Tag: Space
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA’s Facts on the Interstellar Visitor to Our Solar System
What is Comet 3I/ATLAS? Comet 3I/ATLAS, designated as an interstellar object, is only the third known visitor to travel through our solar system from another star system. Its brief path past Earth in 2017 captured public imagination and scientific interest alike, because it provided a unique glimpse into materials and dynamics beyond our solar neighborhood.…
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Hubble Detects Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star: A New Window into Planetary Formation
Overview: A Historic Glimpse into Planetary Building Blocks In a landmark observation, the Hubble Space Telescope captured dramatic collisions among asteroids in a nearby planetary system. The team focused on the bright star Fomalhaut, a system well known to astronomers for its airy debris disk and hints of planetary activity. The new data reveal how…
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3I/ATLAS Closest Approach Time: What You Need to Know
Setting the record straight on 3I/ATLAS There’s often confusion surrounding interstellar visitors like 3I/ATLAS (C/2017 U1). Recent questions about a “tonight” close approach can be exciting, but the science doesn’t align with a current, imminent encounter. 3I/ATLAS was first spotted in October 2017 as it streaked through the inner solar system on a hyperbolic trajectory,…
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10 Christmas Gifts Under $100 to Kit Out Any Kid’s Bedroom (Space Edition)
Launch a Space-Smart Makeover: 10 Gifts Under $100 If your child loves galaxies, rockets, and all things cosmic, you don’t have to break the bank to spark that wonder at home. We’ve curated 10 space-themed gifts under $100 that are perfect for transforming a kid’s bedroom into a mini observatory or interstellar retreat. Each pick…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: Live Stream of the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach
What makes 3I/ATLAS so special? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not from our solar system. Its tiny, fast-moving trajectory indicates it originated from a distant star system before passing through our cosmic neighborhood. Observers everywhere are excited to watch this rare visitor as it makes its closest approach to Earth on December 18. While not…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: Free Livestream of the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach
What to Expect: The Closest Approach of Interstellar 3I/ATLAS On December 18, skywatchers around the world will have a rare chance to witness a visitor from beyond our solar system as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth. This is a fleeting event that will attract both seasoned astronomers and curious beginners. While…
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Crewed Russian Soyuz MS-28 Docking with the ISS: Photo of the Day, Dec. 17, 2025
Overview: A Milestone in International Spaceflight On November 27, 2025, the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-28 completed a historic ascent and rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which launched from Earth and began its crewed flight to the orbiting laboratory on the same day, marks a continued chapter in international cooperation in space.…
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Carruthers Observatory Shares Ultraviolet Views of Earth and Moon
Carruthers Observatory Announces First Ultraviolet Images The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, NASA’s newest ultraviolet-capable platform, has released its first images from space. The milestone marks the transition from assembly and testing to active science, with initial ultraviolet views of Earth and the Moon that researchers say confirm the spacecraft and its instruments are operating as designed.…
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Parker Solar Probe Reveals Solar Wind U-Turn Phenomenon
Bright Insight from a Solar Pioneer NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has once again pushed the boundaries of solar science, capturing the most detailed view yet of the solar wind as it escapes the Sun and then appears to loop back in a surprising U-turn. This closer look helps scientists better understand how material leaves the…
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Watching Japan’s H3 Launch: Michibiki 5 Debuts Tonight
Overview: Japan’s H3 Rocket Lifts Off to Orbit Michibiki 5 Japan is set to launch Michibiki 5, the latest satellite in the country’s navigation constellation, aboard an H3 rocket. The mission marks a significant milestone for the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), strengthening positioning services for Japan and the wider region. If you’re a space enthusiast…