Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
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NASA set to deliver update on two astronauts stranded in space
The astronauts have been on the ISS since 5 June 2024, after launching on the Boeing Starliner as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
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NASA discovers evidence of liquid reservoir on Mars
The discovery of liquid water on Mars is a groundbreaking development for future space exploration.
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Solar storm set to impact South Africa: Here’s what you must know
SANSA warns of a severe solar storm hitting South Africa, potentially affecting GPS and radio communications across the region.
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March 2024 skywatching: Moon phases timeline for this month
Discover the celestial events of March skywatching, from the phases of the Moon to planetary encounters and a comet’s approach, in this comprehensive guide.
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A rare solar wind expanded Mars’ atmosphere and NASA’s MAVEN caught the phenomenon on camera
NASA’s MAVEN mission detected a significant decrease in solar wind at Mars, causing an expansion of the planet’s atmosphere.
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NASA launches live broadcast of VIPER Moon rover: Here’s how to watch live [video]
Watch NASA’s first robotic Moon rover, VIPER, come to life in a live broadcast from the Johnson Space Centre, showcasing the rover’s assembly and mission.
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils new mysteries in Milky Way core
A new James Webb Space Telescope reveals new details of the Milky Way’s core, including unexplained features in the Sagittarius C region.
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Frank Borman dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Remembered as the oldest living American astronaut following John Glenn’s death in 2016, Borman was a symbol of exploration, innovation, and resilience.
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Kepler space telescope data unveils seven-planet system, Kepler-385
The Kepler space telescope’s data has revealed the seven-planet system of Kepler-385, with each planet engulfed in more radiant heat than any within our solar system.
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NASA wants to build houses on the moon by 2040: Here’s everything you must know
NASA is formulating a visionary plan to build houses on the moon, with an ambitious goal set for 2040. 3D printers are key to NASA plans to build houses on the moon by 2040 This expedition, unlike the temporary visit of Apollo 17 astronauts half a century ago, envisages constructing houses on the lunar surface,
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India launches rocket to the moon: Here’s everything you need to know
This ambitious mission, known as Chandrayaan-3, demonstrates India’s growing prowess as a major space power.
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NASA expert panel finds 2-5% UFO cases ‘truly anomalous’
A NASA expert panel acknowledged that 2-5% cases of UFO sightings are deemed ‘truly anomalous’. Here’s what this means.
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Starlink: SpaceX’s new internet service could be a gamechanger in Africa
Starlink is a satellite-based internet service. It is set to be rolled out elsewhere on the continent.
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Africa has ambitious goals for 2063: Plans for outer space hold the key to success
The agenda has 15 flagship projects.
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South Africa launches first-for-continent nanosatellites into orbit
The nanosatellites will detect, identify and monitor vessels in near real-time.
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Home storage ideas that will blow your mind
Try these home storage ideas to declutter and create more space in your house
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Watch live: Jeff Bezos lifts off to space in first-ever human flight
Jeff Bezos is set to launch out of planet Earth with his brother in the world’s first-ever crewed flight to space.