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The mystery of how strange cosmic objects called ‘JuMBOs’ went rogue

Submit on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 02:11

Scientists may have discovered how JuMBOs, strangle binary objects found in Orion, may have gone rogue while staying gravitationally bound. The discovery may shake up theories of planet formation.

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Hubble telescope celebrates 34th anniversary with an iridescent Dumbbell Nebula (image)

Submit on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 02:11

Take a fresh look at the iconic Dumbbell Nebula on occasion of the Hubble Space Telescope’s 34 years in space.

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Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against ‘space-enabled’ attacks

Submit on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 01:11

The U.S. Space Force is testing a new ground-based satellite jamming weapon to help keep U.S. military personnel safe from potential “space-enabled” attacks.

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China’s Tiangong space station damaged by debris strike: report

Submit on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 01:11

Two spacewalks this winter fixed the power supply of China’s Tiangong space station, which was damaged by a space debris strike, state media reported.

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Japan’s SLIM moon lander defies death to survive 3rd frigid lunar night (image)

Submit on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 00:11

Japan’s SLIM lunar lander has now survived three week-long nights on the moon, braving temperatures as low as minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit, despite not being designed to last one!

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China reveals Shenzhou 18 astronauts ahead of April 25 launch to Tiangong space station (video)

Submit on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 23:11

China has unveiled the three-person crew for its Shenzhou 18 mission, which is set to launch toward the Tiangong space station on Thursday (April 25).

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April full moon has us tickled pink in these gorgeous photos

Submit on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 23:11

The Full Pink Moon rose on April 23, 2024, putting a damper on chances of catching any Lyrid meteors but providing a gorgeous target for cameras around the globe.

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Pre-Star Wars Day Lego deal: 20% off the Emperor’s Throne Room

Submit on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 22:11

Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side again and Save 20% on the Lego Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama ahead of Star Wars Day, May 4.

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