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NASA Delays Moon Missions by One Year Due to Safety Concerns

These delays are attributed to safety concerns related to the Orion crew capsule and technical challenges, prompting NASA to ensure the safety of its astronauts.

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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captured a Video of a Martian Day

While the images didn't reveal significant weather phenomena, they did offer a fascinating depiction of time passing on the Red Planet. These videos portray Curiosity's silhouette shifting as the day transitions from morning to evening.

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Hubble Telescope Captures a Stunning Image of a 'Snowball' of Stars

Situated approximately 158,000 light-years from Earth, NGC 2210 is believed to be around 11.6 billion years old, making it one of the more youthful globular clusters within the LMC.

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NASA's Laser Communications Experiment Beams Cat Video From Deep Space

The cat video, featuring Taters the tabby, was added before launch and includes overlayed graphics illustrating key aspects of the tech demo, including the orbital path of Psyche and technical information about the laser system.

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NGC 2264 is a Stunning "Christmas Tree Cluster" Illuminated by Telescopes

The blue and white lights, which appear to blink in the animated version of the image, represent young stars emitting X-rays, a phenomenon detected by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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NASA Releases Thrilling Footage of Orion's High-Speed Earth Re-Entry

This mission, lasting 25 days, included six days in lunar orbit, pushing Orion's distance from Earth to an impressive 434,500 kilometers (270,000 miles) – a record-breaking feat for a human-designed spacecraft.

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Voyager 1 Experiences Communication Issues Beyond Solar System

The mission team suspects that the issue may be software-related, possibly originating in one of Voyager 1's three onboard computers, particularly with the flight data system (FDS).

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The United States Prepares for Lunar Return after Over 50 Years

Peregrine, an unmanned lander developed by Astrobotic, will attempt to touch down on the lunar surface. The mission aims to carry NASA instruments to study the lunar environment before the upcoming Artemis missions.

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Hubble Space Telescope Temporarily Pauses Observations Due to Gyroscope Issues

Currently, NASA's Hubble team is diligently working on diagnosing the problem and devising solutions to get the telescope back on track. If necessary, they can reconfigure the telescope to operate with just one gyroscope.

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The Earth Has Received a Laser Message Beamed from 10 Million Miles Away

Typically, radio waves are utilized to communicate with missions beyond the Moon, but the introduction of laser technology could increase data transmission speeds by a factor of 10 to 100.

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James Webb and Hubble Telescopes Illuminate the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster

This collaborative effort between the two space telescopes has unveiled a rich tapestry of celestial wonders, offering a breathtaking glimpse into the cosmos. MACS0416 is actually a pair of colliding galaxy clusters.

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James Webb Space Telescope Reveals an Exoplanet with Sand Clouds

Their findings have been nothing short of remarkable. Amidst the gaseous expanse of WASP-107b, astronomers detected the presence of water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and an unexpected phenomenon—clouds composed of fine silicate particles.

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NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Becomes a Bright Satellite in Earth's Orbit

Currently orbiting at altitudes ranging from 415 to 416 kilometers, it is slowly descending. Eventually, it will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, where it is anticipated to disintegrate.

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Solar Conjunction Puts NASA's Mars Robots on Hold

Mars exploration will temporarily rely on onboard instruments, as communication with Earth may lead to unintended consequences. NASA's precautionary measure aims to ensure the robots' safety and prevent any issues arising from miscommunications.

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NASA Launches an Exciting New Streaming Service Called NASA+

Users can enjoy a wide range of content without any interruptions or subscription fees. Plus, the service is available to everyone, making it a valuable resource for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

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Mars Lava Chamber Revealed as Potential Shelter for Future Bases

These subterranean structures offer protection from radiation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and even meteorite impacts. Researchers believe that such underground features could serve as crucial refuges for future Mars missions.

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NASA's Juno Probe Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede

Scientists speculate that these findings could suggest the existence of hydrothermal activity deep beneath Ganymede's icy surface or interactions between its subsurface ocean and the planet's interior rocks.

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NASA's Lucy Probe Discovers Surprise Contact Binary at Dinkinesh

Contact binary systems, where two smaller objects are in contact with each other, are not uncommon in the solar system. However, it's a rare occurrence to find one of these systems orbiting another asteroid.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures a Spooky "Face" on Jupiter

The photograph reveals turbulent storms and swirling clouds along Jupiter's terminator, the boundary between its day and night sides, casting an uncanny appearance akin to a ghostly visage.

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NASA's Lucy Mission Discovers a Surprise Asteroid During Dinkinesh Flyby

The encounter primarily served as an in-flight test of Lucy's tracking system, designed to autonomously track asteroids as the spacecraft zooms past at speeds of up to 10,000 mph. Despite Dinkinesh's small size, the system performed admirably.

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NASA Released an App That Helps You Spot the International Space Station

It even has a built-in compass to show the ISS's position, no matter where you are on Earth. Users can also sign up for mobile notifications of upcoming viewing opportunities based on their location.

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Mars' Core Looks Bigger than It Is Because of a Layer of Molten Rock

A game-changing event occurred in September 2021 when a meteorite impact on Mars generated seismic waves that allowed scientists to gain new insights into the planet's interior. This impact provided crucial data that illuminated the core's true nature.

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Scientists Reveal the Surprising Origin of Mars' Most Powerful Quake

It has now been revealed that the quake was not caused by an asteroid impact, as initially suspected, but by tectonic forces deep within Mars itself. This discovery challenges previous notions of Mars' geological activity.

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Juno Probe Reveals New Images of Jupiter's Moon Io

On October 15, Juno passed by Io's surface, capturing high-resolution images that showcase the moon's tumultuous landscape. Skilled technicians at NASA and amateur astronomers further refined the images, eliminating noise and distortions.

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NASA's Psyche Mission Embarks on a Journey to a Mysterious Metal Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission represents a giant leap in planetary exploration, providing a rare opportunity to delve into the heart of a metallic world, potentially revealing crucial clues about the early history of our solar system.