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2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image, and test new tech
Proba-3 creates artificial solar eclipse to study Sun's corona. Two ESA satellites fly in precise formation to reveal the sun ...
First asteroid sightings push Hera's camera to the limit
Otero and (18805) Kellyday. Though distant and faint, the early observations serve as both a successful instrument test and a demonstration of agile spacecraft operations that could prove useful for ...
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Mars’s Ground Cracks Open—Scientists Reveal New Insights into the Red Planet’s Past
In the vast desert landscapes of Mars, peculiar geological formations continue to intrigue scientists. A prime example of ...
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China wants to return samples from Mars. Will there be any international cooperation?
Coustenis noted that U.S. President Trump's budget request to Congress does not support NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) ...
Scientists want to send a spacecraft to intercept the mysterious interstellar object racing through our solar system – amid fears it could be an alien probe
Scientists want to send a spacecraft to intercept the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS before it vanishes for good.
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Can we send a spacecraft to intercept interstellar object 3I/ATLAS?
Scientists are exploring various proposals to repurpose existing spacecraft in order to chase after the interstellar object ...
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Scientists scan famous 'Earthrise' crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system
A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its ...
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Baylor Geophysicist Help Shape NASA’s Next Mission to the Moon
For Baylor University planetary geophysicist Peter B. James, Ph.D., exploring the Moon isn’t just about science – it’s about ...
Michele Dougherty, First Female Astronomer Royal, Believes In Aliens: Here's Why She Thinks There's Life Outside Earth
Michele Dougherty, the UK's first female Astronomer Royal, believes life beyond Earth is likely, citing hidden oceans on moons like Enceladus and Ganymede.
Longest solar eclipse of the century will happen on August 2: Six minutes of darkness in the afternoon; What’s really happening?
A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will offer over six minutes of darkness in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East — the longest eclipse on land in nearly a century. Luxor, Egypt, ...