News by Category: Space Exploration

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Space Exploration

Psyche Spacecraft Captures Rare View of Earth and Moon From 180 Million Miles

The Psyche mission snapped a photo of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away, offering a humbling perspective on our place in the solar system.

posted on 08/21/2025
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Space Exploration

How NASA Extends the Life of the Curiosity Rover on Mars

Find out how NASA engineers are extending the life of the Curiosity rover, 13 years after it landed on Mars, by implementing smart energy-saving strategies.

posted on 08/06/2025
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Space Exploration

SpaceX's Starship Faces Critical Test Flight Amidst Rocket Mishaps

After a series of setbacks, SpaceX is gearing up for a crucial Starship test flight, vital for its Mars mission and NASA's Artemis program. Can they turn things around?

posted on 07/30/2025
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Space Exploration

NASA Plans to Deploy a Helicopter Swarm to Mars

NASA is planning a new mission to Mars involving multiple helicopters. It aims to scout resources and paving the way for human missions.

posted on 07/25/2025
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Space Exploration

Juno Spots New Plasma Wave Type Around Jupiter's Poles

NASA's Juno spacecraft discovers a new type of plasma wave near Jupiter's poles, potentially unlocking secrets about the planet's atmosphere and exoplanet magnetic properties.

posted on 07/20/2025
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Space Exploration

Life's Building Blocks? NASA Explores Potential on Saturn's Moon Titan

NASA studies suggest that molecular precursors to life could form in Titan’s methane lakes, offering insights into the origins and evolution of life.

posted on 07/20/2025
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Space Exploration

NASA's Asteroid Deflection: Debris Reveals Unexpected Challenges

New data from the DART mission reveals unexpected complexities in deflecting asteroids. Learn how debris impacts our planetary defense strategies.

posted on 07/11/2025
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Space Exploration

Shuttle-Era Rocket Engines Ready for Artemis Moon Mission

NASA is repurposing Space Shuttle-era rocket engines for the Artemis Moon mission, raising questions about cost and reliability for the program's future.

posted on 07/03/2025
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Space Exploration

Race to Sedna: New Tech Could Cut Travel Time in Half to the Mysterious Dwarf Planet

Innovative propulsion tech may drastically cut travel time to Sedna, a dwarf planet, offering a unique chance to study the solar system's origins.

posted on 07/01/2025
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Space Exploration

SpaceX's Starship: Test Explosion Highlights Development Challenges

A pre-flight explosion of SpaceX's Starship prototype underscores the hurdles in developing advanced space technology, prompting investigations and design refinements.

posted on 06/19/2025
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Space Exploration

Possible Martian Volcano Discovered near Jezero Crater

A mountain on the rim of Mars Jezero Crater shows signs of being a volcano, potentially impacting our understanding of the planets geological history and the possibility of past life.

posted on 06/12/2025
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Space Exploration

SpaceX Takes Over Cape Canaveral Launchpad

SpaceX secures a prime launch facility at Cape Canaveral, furthering its dominance in the space launch industry and raising concerns among competitors.

posted on 06/11/2025