Tag: Space Debris
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ISS Astronaut Captures Stunning Starlink Satellite Train Over a Green Aurora
Stunning View from the ISS An extraordinary video captured from the International Space Station offers a rare glimpse of a sprawling line of SpaceX Starlink satellites streaking across the Earth’s night sky. NASA astronaut Don Pettit, renowned for his amateur photography, shared footage of the Starlink “train” cruising above a shimmering green aurora. The aurora,…
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ISS Astronaut Captures Brilliant Starlink Train Dancing Above Auroras
Introduction: A luminous intersection of technology and nature A stunning sight unfolded high above Earth when an International Space Station (ISS) crew member recorded a dazzling line of SpaceX Starlink satellites gliding across the night sky, with a shimmering green aurora glowing beneath. The video, shared by NASA veteran and amateur photographer Don Pettit, captures…
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Defence scientists nail world-first nanosatellite selfie
Australia achieves world-first nanosatellite selfie In a bold leap for small-satellite technology and ionospheric science, Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has announced a world-first achievement: a nanosatellite equipped with a liquid-lens selfie stick that images both the spacecraft and the Earth. The breakthrough centers on the Buccaneer Main Mission, a compact CubeSat operating…
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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: Is There Truly Empty Space in Our Cosmos?
Is There Any Truly Empty Space in Our Cosmos? We often imagine space as a vast, silent void. But as our closest solar neighborhood and beyond reveal, empty space is more of a scientific myth than a naked truth. From the International Space Station to the far reaches of interstellar space, the cosmos is filled…
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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: Exploring the Real Quiet of Space
The illusion of emptiness: is space truly empty? When we talk about the vastness of space, the word empty often comes to mind. Yet the real cosmos is not a perfect void. Even in the most distant regions, pockets of matter and energy whisper through the vacuum. From the International Space Station to the edge…
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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: The Real Empty Space of Our Solar System
The Myth of Cosmic Vacuum When people imagine space, they often picture a perfect, absolute void. But in truth, the space between worlds is crowded with a surprising mix of matter and energy. From our own backyard around the International Space Station to the vast stretches between stars, “empty” space is a relative term that…
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Are Astronauts Working for Free During the US Shutdown? What We Know
Debunking the Notion: Are Astronauts Working for Free During a Shutdown? The idea that astronauts are “working for free” whenever the US government shuts down is a common misconception. As the United States government enters a funding lapse, it’s easy to assume that all national programs halt, including space missions. In reality, space operations, especially…
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Expedition 73 Update: Astronauts Weather U.S. Shutdown on ISS
Overview: A Busy Week on the International Space Station As the United States entered a government shutdown, life aboard the International Space Station carried on with routine efficiency. The Expedition 73 crew continued critical science, station maintenance, and preparation for future research while Earth below grappled with budgetary uncertainty. The seven-person team—commanded by Sergey Ryzhikov…
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ISS Expedition 73 Keeps Research and Maintenance Rolling Amid U.S. Shutdown
Expedition 73 presses on: research and maintenance continue aboard the International Space Station Even as a U.S. government shutdown began on Earth, the crew of Expedition 73 kept up a demanding schedule of science, maintenance, and orbital operations aboard the International Space Station. The seven-person team—an international mix spanning NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and other partners—maintains…
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Astronauts Work Through U.S. Shutdown Aboard the ISS
Expedition 73 Keeps Science on Track Despite Shutdown Even as a U.S. government shutdown unfolded on Earth, the crew of the International Space Station pressed ahead with science and maintenance tasks. The Expedition 73 team, comprised of seven crew members from multiple space agencies, demonstrated how orbital operations continue under challenging terrestrial conditions. As of…