Tag: Space Exploration
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Astronaut Captures Stunning ISS Sunset: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset Seen From Above Earth On January 27, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a remarkable view: a sunset seen not from the ground, but from orbit, where the Sun dips behind the curved limb of our planet. This image, selected as a “photo of the day,” highlights the unique perspective…
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Watch NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket on the Launch Pad with This 24-Hour Livestream
Live Coverage: Artemis 2 on the Launch Pad NASA has lit up the internet for space enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike with a 24/7 livestream of the Artemis 2 Space Launch System (SLS) rocket sitting on the Launch Pad at Launch Complex-39B, Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This constant feed lets viewers witness every moment…
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What’s in a name? Blue Origin’s megasatellite and the week’s Space.com crossword quiz (Jan 19, 2026)
Introduction: A weekly puzzle with cosmic curiosity Space.com has long been a go-to source for fans of space news, discoveries, and the latest launches. Each week, the site publishes a fresh headlines crossword quiz that challenges readers to recall or deduce intriguing space topics—from missions underway to new satellites reaching orbit. The week of January…
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NASA Rings in 2026: Mars Rovers Regain Communication After Solar Blackout
NASA resumes Mars operations after two-week blackout NASA has confirmed that its Mars rovers are once again communicating with Earth after a two-week solar conjunction blackout. The brief disruption, caused by the Sun’s intense activity obscuring signals between Earth and the Red Planet, sidelined data flow and delayed mission science. With communications restored, mission teams…
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NASA Reaches Mars: Signals Resume After Solar Conjunction Blackout, Paving 2026 Exploration Push
NASA Reaches Mars: Signals Resume After Solar Conjunction Blackout NASA has confirmed the long-awaited restoration of communications with its Mars exploration fleet, ending a two-week solar conjunction blackout that interrupted links to rovers and landers on the Red Planet. The successful contact restart comes at a pivotal moment as NASA outlines an ambitious 2026 exploration…
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Potassium Isotopes Reveal Lunar Giant-Impact Origin
Introduction: A Clue from the Moon’s Far Side In a breakthrough that may rewrite parts of the Moon’s early history, scientists analyzing basalt samples returned by China’s Chang’e 6 mission have detected an unusual ratio of potassium isotopes. The finding adds a compelling line of evidence that a colossal asteroid impact—an event of staggering scale—shaped…
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Four Astronauts Return to Earth as ISS Medical Evacuation Ends
Overview In a dramatic and sudden turn of events, four astronauts returned to Earth on January 15 after an unforeseen medical emergency aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The emergency prompted a space station-wide reassessment and led to a rapid decision to bring the crew home for further medical evaluation. Spaceflight operations teams nationwide coordinated…
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From lunar nights to Martian dust storms: why batteries struggle in space
Introduction: The battery problem goes beyond capacity As space agencies turn from mere exploration to sustained presence, the humble battery has become a critical hazard and bottleneck. From the darkness of the Moon’s nights to the relentless dust storms on Mars, energy storage must perform flawlessly in conditions far harsher than anything on Earth. The…
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From Space, a Clear Shot: Artemis 2’s SLS Rocket on the Launch Pad
Overview: A Space-Based View of Artemis 2 In a remarkable moment for space exploration, an American astronaut currently aboard a crewed spaceflight captured a photo of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)—the rocket designed for Artemis 2, the agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than five decades. The image shows the towering rocket on its…
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Wobbling Exoplanet Hints at a Hidden Exomoon Massive Enough to Redefine the Word Moon
Overview: A planet that won’t sit still A distant gas giant orbits its star with a peculiar wobble that has astronomers buzzing. The wobble isn’t just a quirky motion; scientists say it could be a sign of a hidden exomoon tugging at the planet’s gravity. If confirmed, this moon would not only be massive but…