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Archive for July 18th, 2024

Supermassive black holes provide ‘hearts and lungs’ that help galaxies live longer

July 18th, 2024 by

The universe would be filled with zombie galaxies and dead stars if not for supermassive black hole-powered ‘hearts and lungs’ that help slow star formation.

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How astronomers work out the size of our solar system

July 18th, 2024 by

The moon’s south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US also has ambitions to establish bases at the moon’s south pole – the Shackleton crater is prime real estate.

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Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations

July 18th, 2024 by

On Space.com’s 25th anniversary, here’s a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Station in low Earth orbit and beyond.

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Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary

July 18th, 2024 by

Cosmic celebrations all around as the July Full Buck Moon coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Strange ‘garden sprinkler’ jets are erupting from a dead vampire star

July 18th, 2024 by

Scientists have seen a cannibalistic neutron star spraying S-shaped jets like a cosmic garden sprinkler as it feeds on a companion star.

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The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years

July 18th, 2024 by

As we celebrate Space.com’s 25th anniversary, take a look back at the greatest discoveries in astronomy in the past 25 years.

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NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns

July 18th, 2024 by

NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole.

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‘The Ark’ season 2 is ‘love letter’ to optimistic classic sci-fi, creators say (exclusive)

July 18th, 2024 by

An interview with showrunners Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner for “The Ark” season 2.

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