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

October 16th, 2024 by

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

October 16th, 2024 by

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

October 16th, 2024 by

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

October 16th, 2024 by

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

October 15th, 2024 by

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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The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns

October 15th, 2024 by

Leaders of major space agencies stated grand plans for the near future at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, while noting concerns regarding Earth and the space environment.

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Cubesats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system

October 15th, 2024 by

Whether discovering exoplanets or measuring the size of an asteroid, cubesats are affordable throughout the space community, even to small startup, private companies and university laboratories.

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Pollution from rocket launches and burning satellites could cause the next environmental emergency

October 15th, 2024 by

The growing number of rocket launches and satellites burning up in Earth’s atmosphere could trigger the world’s next big environmental emergency.

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