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Archive for July 26th, 2024

Astroscale’s space debris removal demo mission funded for 2026 launch

July 26th, 2024 by

Astroscale’s ELSA-M demo space junk collector will remove a defunct OneWeb satellite from orbit in 2027.

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How spaceflight’s ‘parastronaut program’ could improve health-care practices here on Earth

July 26th, 2024 by

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall’s story inspired a study suggesting that the space community’s inclusion efforts should be used in other fields, especially medicine.

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These 2 US cities are the most vulnerable to solar storms, scientists say

July 26th, 2024 by

Geomagnetic storm-induced blackouts may be looming.

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Satellites are game changers for protecting coral reefs in a warming world

July 26th, 2024 by

Over the years, satellites have played an important role in monitoring oceans and coral reefs all across the globe.

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How stars’ magnetic fields could impact the chance for life on orbiting planets

July 26th, 2024 by

Habitability depends on more than just a planet’s distance from its host star. New research looks at the impact stellar magnetism has on exoplanets.

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Former astronaut Mark Kelly on shortlist for Harris’ VP pick

July 26th, 2024 by

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, is on Vice President Kamala Harris’ shortlist to be her running mate as she pursues becoming the next president of the United States.

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SpaceX finds cause of Falcon 9 failure, eyes return to flight as soon as July 27

July 26th, 2024 by

SpaceX has fixed the problem that caused its Falcon 9 rocket to fail during a July 11 launch, according to the company, which is eyeing a July 27 return to flight.

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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover finds possible signs of ancient Red Planet life

July 26th, 2024 by

NASA’s Perseverance rover stumbled upon a Mars rock. It seems to suggest evidence of ancient life on the Red Planet.

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