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Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 05:11

Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.

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Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time ? but designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 04:11

Fission technology is well established in power generation and nuclear-powered submarines, and its application to drive or power a rocket could one day give NASA a faster, more powerful alternative to chemically driven rockets.

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Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 03:11

The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.

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Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 02:11

U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station.

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Euclid ‘dark universe’ telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive ‘cosmic atlas’ map

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 01:11

The “first page” of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.

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SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 01:11

SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company’s 100th liftoff of the year.

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Hunter’s Supermoon rises this week, the biggest full moon of 2024. Here’s how to see it

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 00:11

The largest full moon of 2024 rises this week when the Hunter’s Supermoon takes to the sky on Wednesday (Oct. 16), becoming officially full the next morning.

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SpaceX makes Starlink internet service free for people hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton

Submit on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 21:11

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, SpaceX has distributed more than 10,000 Starlink kits and waived monthly fees for using the satellite internet service in affected areas.

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