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The age of the private moon mission has begun

January 9th, 2024 by

Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lander has set the stage for a new era of commercial missions to the moon in the coming years.

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Neutron stars could be the ultimate dark matter detectors

January 9th, 2024 by

One astronomer proposes that, instead of building gigantic, expensive experiments on Earth, we should try another method of searching for dark matter: Looking to the stars.

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NASA funds Venus sample-return, interstellar probes and other far-out space tech

January 9th, 2024 by

Through its NIAC program, NASA has awarded funding to 13 innovative space technology concepts that could shape future missions to Venus, Mars and worlds beyond our solar system.

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GiGi, Axiom’s spacesuit-clad Build-A-Bear zero-g indicator, returning to orbit on Ax-3

January 9th, 2024 by

As it turns out, when you build a bear to fly into space, one mission is not enough. ‘GiGi,’ the Build-A-Bear doll outfitted in Axiom Space’s lunar spacesuit, will be returning to orbit on Ax-3.

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1st photo from crippled private Peregrine moon lander holds clue to anomaly

January 9th, 2024 by

The photo shows a disturbance in some of Peregrine’s insulation, which is consistent with a problem in the moon lander’s propulsion system.

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Satellites reveal 75% of world’s industrial fishing vessels are ‘hidden’

January 9th, 2024 by

New satellite imagery has helped detect previously unmapped global fishing vessels, revealing nearly 75% of the world’s industrial activity at sea was “hidden” from public view.

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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers ‘critical’ fuel loss after launch, mission at risk

January 9th, 2024 by

Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander suffered a problem with its propulsion system today (Jan. 8) that will apparently prevent it from journeying to the moon.

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What does space smell like?

January 9th, 2024 by

From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.

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