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Archive for July, 2024

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts

July 19th, 2024 by

Studying common food aromas may help scientists better understand why meals reportedly taste bland in space, leading to astronauts’ decreased nutritional intake.

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NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon

July 19th, 2024 by

With crewed Artemis launches on the horizon, NASA is searching for sustainable solutions for waste management during long-term missions on the moon.

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SpaceX launches to ISS under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure

July 19th, 2024 by

SpaceX is trying to get its Falcon 9 re-approved for satellite launches with the Federal Aviation Administration. But NASA says it needs to take an independent look before more ISS launches of astronauts or cargo takes place.

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Snazzy spacesuit! Artemis 2 moon mission backup astronaut Andre Douglas tries on his lunar duds (photos)

July 19th, 2024 by

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas tried on his Artemis 2 spacesuit to get ready to backup the 2025 mission. The spacecraft will fly around the moon with four astronauts.

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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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