Tag: Space Science
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China’s Mars Orbiter Detects Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS: A Milestone for Tianwen-1
China’s Tianwen-1 Makes a Groundbreaking Interstellar Observation In a landmark development for planetary science, China’s Mars mission Tianwen-1 has successfully observed an interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS using its high-resolution camera. The observation, reported by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), marks one of the rare instances an interstellar visitor is tracked by a spacecraft stationed…
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Asteroid? Actually Comet 3I/ATLAS Reappears: Rare First Images From Interstellar Visitor
Introduction: A Rare Return of an Interstellar Visitor In a milestone for both planetary science and amateur astronomy, Comet 3I/ATLAS has reappeared from behind the Sun, delivering what appears to be the first optical observations since it slipped from view. This interstellar visitor, first spotted in 2017, continues to intrigue researchers who study the swarm…
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Astronomer Captures Two Meteors Slamming Into the Moon (Video)
Rare Lunar Impacts Captured On Video A remarkable night of celestial science unfolded as two bright meteors slammed into the Moon, creating flashes visible from Earth for only a fraction of a second. The video footage was captured by a Japanese astronomer who serves as the curator of a regional museum, bringing attention to lunar…
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Biggest Black Hole Flare Ever Seen: A Titan’s Light Reveals a Cosmic Feast
Overview: Arecord-breaking cosmic flare emerges from a distant galaxy Astronomers have reported the most powerful black hole flare ever observed. The event, triggered when a supermassive black hole devoured a massive star, unleashed a brilliant outburst so intense it equates to the light of about 10 trillion suns. This unprecedented signal offers a rare glimpse…
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How Far Is That Star? Understanding Stellar Distances Under Dark Skies
Why We Measure Distances to Stars When you gaze up at a truly dark sky, the stars seem nearly within reach. Yet the distances separating us from those twinkling disks are vast beyond everyday intuition. Understanding how far a star is helps astronomers map our galaxy, gauge stellar lifespans, and test theories about the universe’s…
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Astronomers Spot a White Dwarf That’s Still Consuming Its Planets
Unexpected Activity Around a Dying Star In a surprising twist to our understanding of stellar evolution, astronomers have observed a white dwarf actively consuming material that once constituted a planetary system. While white dwarfs are the dense, fading cores left behind when stars like our Sun exhaust their nuclear fuel, this discovery shows that planetary…
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PBS 25 Years of ISS with NOVA’s Operation Space Station
PBS Marks a Quarter-Century of the International Space Station On November 5, 2025, PBS invites viewers to dive into a milestone in space exploration: the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS). The public broadcaster continues its long-running collaboration with NOVA to illuminate the ISS’s enduring legacy, the science conducted aboard it, and the…
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Anti-Social Cosmic Explosion: Rethinking How Dying Stars Shape Their Surroundings
Unraveling a Cosmic Enigma A recent investigation into a violent stellar death—an explosion that would typically light up its surroundings—has challenged long-held assumptions about the relationship between ejected debris and the total energy released. The event, described by researchers as unusually isolated or “anti-social,” shows that a massive star can end its life in a…
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Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk to Install Cutting-Edge Space Station Experiment
Overview of the Spacewalk Mission A team of cosmonauts conducted a planned spacewalk to install a high-tech experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in on-orbit research. The EVA (extravehicular activity) showcased the blend of precise engineering and human ingenuity that underpins modern space science. The mission, tightly coordinated with mission…
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UCD Bids Adieu to EIRSAT‑1, Ireland’s First Satellite: A Landmark for Irish Space
Introduction: A milestone for Ireland’s space ambitions When University College Dublin (UCD) launched EIRSAT‑1 in 2023, Ireland joined a small group of nations that have placed a satellite in low‑Earth orbit (LEO). The mission, funded under the European Space Agency’s Fly Your Satellite programme and supported by Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, quickly…