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Comet Last Seen by the Neanderthals Approaches Earth
A comet last seen by the Neanderthals is approaching Earth and could be seen by the naked eye sometime at the end of January and the beginning of February 2023.
The comet, dubbed "C/2022 E3 (ZTF)" was discovered by astronomers...
Science
This May Be the Last Image I Can Send, Says InSight Mars Lander
It appears that NASA's InSight Mars lander has sent its final message from the Red Planet, tweeting a photo of its dust-covered seismometer along with a heartfelt parting message.
"My power is really low, so this may be the last...
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Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede Emits Dial-Up Noises
Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede, which was named after a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, actually has a sound, according to NASA; unfortunately, it doesn't sound like Greek music but rather emits an odd stream of sounds that is reminiscent of...
Space
NASA’s Orion Capsule Makes Safe Return to Earth
Nasa has brought back to Earth, Orion, its next-generation astronaut ship after a near-26-day mission to orbit the Moon.
The Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday after a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere and a descent...
Science
NASA Debunks Theory of Alien Life on Venus
Recent findings by NASA's SOFIA telescope have dismissed a remarkable claim made two years ago that there were signs of alien life in the atmosphere of Venus.
The 2020 study suggested this was possible due to an observed chemical phosphine...
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Asteroid Impact Likely to Have Caused Mars Mega-tsunami
A major asteroid impact similar to the Chicxulub collision in a shallow ocean region is most likely to have led to a Mars mega-tsunami.
The Chicxulub impact contributed to untold devastation and mass extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs on Earth...
Space
NASA’s Artemis 1 Orion Spacecraft Breaks Distance Record
NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission Orion spacecraft broke a new record when it reached the furthest distance from earth ever traveled by a spacecraft designed to carry humans.
The milestone was recorded Monday the 28th as the unmanned capsule reached...
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Aviation Industry and NASA Open Vertical Airport
The aviation industry together with NASA and a community of academic partners has opened a new type of air terminal called the Vertiport (Vertical-Airport).
Known as Urban Air Mobility (UAM), the intention is to safely and efficiently transport passengers and...
Space
NASA Expects Humans to Live on Moon This Decade
NASA, the U.S. space agency, says humans should be able to live on the moon for longer periods this very decade based on the successful launch of the Artemis 1 spacecraft.
Howard Hu, the leader of the Orion lunar spacecraft...
Space
NASA Launches Artemis 1 Moon Rocket
NASA has successfully launched its Artemis 1 moon rocket into space from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Wednesday after overcoming two failed attempts.
This historical accomplishment witnessed the launch of NASA’s biggest-ever rocket climbing skyward in an astonishing mix of...