Space
25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space The International Space Station (ISS) has been continuously occupied by at least two people for 25 years, making it a unique example of international cooperation and a remarkable achievement in space exploration. A team of archaeologists, led by […]
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With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge As more missions are planned to orbit the Moon, avoiding crowding and collisions will become increasingly challenging due to the vastness of cislunar space. The number of satellites in lunar orbit could reach 50 within a decade, requiring frequent […]
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Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight
Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) plays a crucial role in regulating commercial activities in space, including licensing satellite launches, advocating for space commerce, and coordinating flight paths to prevent collisions. The OSC has faced budget cuts and new oversight, with […]
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Jupiter may have reshaped our solar system in dramatic ways
Jupiter may have reshaped our solar system in dramatic ways Jupiter’s rapid early growth may have reshaped our solar system in dramatic ways, carving out rings and gaps that explain why many primitive meteorites formed millions of years after the first solid bodies. The study suggests that Jupiter’s immense gravity created “cosmic traffic jams” in […]
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Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off NASA uses analog missions to simulate conditions in space without blasting off, allowing scientists to study human spaceflight and test techniques for future missions. Analog missions are conducted in extreme environments on Earth that replicate elements of […]
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‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study
‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study Researchers have discovered “space tornadoes” called flux ropes that can cause geomagnetic storms, which can damage satellites and disrupt power grids. The discovery was made by simulating space weather events using computer models, which revealed […]
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What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth
What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth The Sun occasionally ejects large amounts of energy and particles that can interact with Earth, causing solar storms and space weather. Solar winds are streams of plasma that surround and engulf the Earth and other […]
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Saturn’s moon seems to have all the ingredients for life
Saturn’s moon seems to have all the ingredients for life Researchers have identified new organic compounds within jets of icy water erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus using data from the Cassini space probe. The discovery adds to mounting evidence that Enceladus could be habitable, as it appears to have all the ingredients for life as […]
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Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations
Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations Key events for widely attended gatherings (WAGs) and space-related conferences include the 76th International Astronautical Congress, the MSBR Space Business Roundtable, and the Paris Airshow, among others. The list includes numerous space-related events, conferences, and receptions from 2022 to 2025, covering various organizations such as NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and […]
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What’s Up: October 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What’s Up: October 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA A supermoon will be visible on October 6th, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. The Draconid meteor shower will occur from October 6-10, producing up to 10 meteors per hour, with the peak around October 8th. The Orionid meteor shower […]
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