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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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The Mars Express Orbiter Discovers Water Ice Deposits Beneath Mars' Surface

While the exact quantity of ice remains undetermined, preliminary analysis suggests that if it were to melt, it could inundate Mars with an ocean up to 2.7 meters deep.

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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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Japanese Moon Lander SLIM Resumes Operations Despite Upside-Down Landing

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that communication with the SLIM spacecraft has been re-established, and operations to investigate the Moon's origins have resumed.

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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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A Giant Structure Found in Distant Space Challenges Cosmology

These colossal cosmic structures emphasize how much remains unknown about the universe and its intricate workings, highlighting the need for further exploration and discovery.

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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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Astronomers Discover Young Earth-Sized Exoplanet With the 'Lava Hemisphere'

The planet is the closest Earth-sized exoplanet to our solar system this young, believed to be less than 500 million years old. HD 63433 d orbits a Sun-like star, sharing similarities with our own solar system.

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Peregrine Moon Lander's Fiery End Marks Astrobotic's Brave Effort

This unfortunate outcome marked the conclusion of Peregrine's debut mission, which aimed to make it the first commercial lunar lander and the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon in decades.

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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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Hubble Captures a Spectacular Collision of Two Spiral Galaxies

This captivating encounter involves NGC 6040, a tilted and warped spiral galaxy, and LEDA 59642, a round and face-on spiral galaxy, locked in a gravitational embrace.

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SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Successfully Relay First Text Messages

The groundbreaking test, carried out in collaboration with T-Mobile, demonstrated the potential for satellite connectivity to smartphones, even in challenging orbital conditions.

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Troubled Moon Lander Peregrine Is Set to Head Back to Earth

Despite the challenges faced by the Peregrine mission, Astrobotic sees it as a valuable learning experience that will contribute to the success of future lunar missions.

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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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SpaceX Breaks Records with 96 Successful Launches in 2023

Notably, SpaceX also celebrated its 250th successful orbital rocket booster landing and managed to launch and land a single rocket 19 times, showcasing the company's commitment to reusing rockets.

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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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New Images Reveal the True Colors of Neptune and Uranus

Astronomers believe that this comprehensive study will finally put to rest the misperception of Neptune's color and the puzzling color changes of Uranus that have perplexed scientists for decades.

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Recent Volcanic Activity Found on Mars Shatters Previous Beliefs

This revelation reshapes our understanding of Mars, revealing that beneath its seemingly barren surface lies a geological history far more dynamic and recent than previously thought.

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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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Japan's SLIM Mission Nears Its Historic Moon Landing

If all goes according to plan, SLIM will attempt an unprecedented precision landing on the moon on January 19, potentially making Japan the fifth country in history to achieve a soft landing on Earth's celestial neighbor.