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NASA Reveals Traces of Ancient Rivers on Mars

The high-resolution image offers a glimpse into Mars' ancient hydrology. Unlike the present-day barren and dry Martian environment, these ancient riverbeds suggest a more temperate past.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning Images of Io's Volcanic Activity

During the flyby on February 3, Juno dipped to within 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) of Io's surface, allowing JunoCam to capture images of erupting plumes.

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NASA's TESS Discovers Potentially Habitable 'Super-Earth' Orbiting Nearby Red Dwarf

Red dwarfs, like the star hosting TOI-715 b, are increasingly viewed as prime candidates for hosting potentially habitable worlds due to their smaller size and cooler temperatures compared to stars like our Sun.

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Confirms the presence of an Ancient Lake Bed on Mars

The Jezero Crater was the landing site for Perseverance in February 2021. Since then, the rover has been traversing the crater, collecting samples and scanning the subsurface with RIMFAX.

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Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Massive Stellar Bridge Between Galaxies

Arp 295 comprises three spiral galaxies: Arp 295a, Arp 295b, and Arp 295c. The focal point of the image is Arp 295a, an edge-on galaxy, while Arp 295c, a smaller blue spiral, graces the background.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Spots 'Star Trek' Starfleet Emblem on Mars

While this whimsical rock discovery may not be the first, as previous sightings included a "doughnut," an "avocado," and even a "bear," it adds a touch of science fiction to the rover's mission.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Captures Spectacular Star Factory in a Nearby Galaxy

By studying regions like N79 with the JWST, scientists can gain valuable insights into the composition of gas and dust clouds during the early universe's peak star formation period.

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NASA and SpaceX to Launch a Private Lunar Lander in February

NASA's contribution to the mission includes a range of scientific instruments aimed at studying plume-surface interactions, space weather, lunar surface characteristics, radio astronomy, and precision landing technologies.

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NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Completes Its Historic Mission

Ingenuity's journey began on April 19, 2021, when it became the first aircraft to take flight on another planet. Its mission was initially planned for five experimental test flights over 30 days, but it far outperformed those expectations.

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NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil Groundbreaking X-59 Supersonic Aircraft

Expected to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound, equivalent to 925 miles per hour, the X-59 incorporates cutting-edge design and technologies to minimize the sonic disturbance.

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NASA Successfully Opens Container Holding Asteroid Dust After Months of Effort

The container, which touched down in Utah in September of the previous year, couldn't be accessed immediately due to two stubbornly stuck bolts out of the 35 fasteners securing the lid.

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NASA Invites Public to Send Their Names to the Moon Aboard Its VIPER Rover

"Send Your Name with VIPER" is an opportunity for space enthusiasts to be part of a historic lunar exploration mission and contribute to the understanding of the moon's resources and environment.

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Axiom Space Unveils Advanced Lunar Spacesuit for Artemis Missions

Since its initial concept presentation in March 2023, the AxMEU spacesuit has undergone substantial enhancements. Notably, it now boasts enhanced mobility along with integrated tools for scientific research.

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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.