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

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 02:11

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

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 01:11

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

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 01:11

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

Submit on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 00:11

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

Submit on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 21:11

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

Submit on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 20:11

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

Submit on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 19:11

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

Submit on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 17:12

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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