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Archive for March 6th, 2025

Low on power and spinning out of control, NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer moon probe’s future looks grim

March 6th, 2025 by me

It’s been a week since NASA lost contact with its new water-hunting moon satellite.

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7 fascinating facts about lunar eclipses

March 6th, 2025 by me

From fiery ‘blood moons’ to ancient legends, discover the surprising science and history behind lunar eclipses.

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DNA-busting radiation from star-killing supernova could have influenced evolution on Earth

March 6th, 2025 by me

A distant star-killing supernova could have bombarded Earth with radiation strong enough to shift the course of evolution.

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1st American robotic lunar rover set to land on the moon today

March 6th, 2025 by me

Colorado-based company Lunar Outpost’s MAPP rover is poised to land today (March 6) near the lunar south pole aboard the private Athena moon lander.

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NASA switches off Voyager instruments to extend life of the two interstellar spacecraft ‘Every day could be our last.’

March 6th, 2025 by me

NASA engineers are turning off two instruments on Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to ensure these twin spacecraft can continue exploring interstellar space.

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Mars may have a solid inner core just like Earth

March 6th, 2025 by me

New research based on an iron and sulphur mixture mirroring the Red Planet’s inner core suggests that Mars’ deep interior could be solid, like Earth.

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Total lunar eclipse is just one week away: When and where to see the Blood Moon

March 6th, 2025 by me

One week until a total lunar eclipse on March 13 turns the moon blood red. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The private Athena moon lander will touch down near the moon’s south pole today: Watch it live

March 6th, 2025 by me

Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander is scheduled to touch down near the moon’s south pole today (March 6). Here’s how to watch it live.

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