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James Webb telescope finds ancient galaxy larger than our Milky Way, and it’s threatening to upend cosmology

Submit on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 20:11

Astronomers believe the first galaxies formed around giant halos of dark matter. But a newly discovered galaxy dating to roughly 13 billion years ago mysteriously appeared long before that process should have occurred.

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts will enjoy maple cream cookies and smoked salmon thanks to Canada

Submit on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 18:12

The Canadian Space Agency has five menu items planned for the Artemis 2 moon mission that will lift off no earlier than September 2025.

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SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites from Florida today

Submit on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 03:11

SpaceX plans to launch 24 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida today (Feb. 24), on the company’s 18th mission of 2024 already.

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Do you want to spend a year inside a mock Mars base for science? If so, NASA wants you.

Submit on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 22:11

NASA is seeking applicants for its year-long CHAPEA 2 mock Mars mission, which is expected to kick off in spring 2025. Applications are open to the public through April 2, 2024.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 99 — Moonshots, Falling Satellites & Starships!

Submit on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 21:11

On Episode 99 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the top headlines for 2024.

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India plans to include a helicopter on its next Mars mission

Submit on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 21:11

India’s next Mars mission may include a helicopter that follows in the footsteps of NASA’s pioneering Ingenuity drone.

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February’s Full Snow Moon rises tonight, the smallest full moon of 2024

Submit on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 20:11

The full moon will appear a bit smaller in the sky tonight as the smallest full moon of 2024 rises with February’s Full Snow Moon.

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Is it time for moon laws? 1st private lunar landing emphasizes the need for new policy

Submit on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 18:11

Moon landings will continue to speckle humanity’s future, and scientists are urging discussions of lunar ethics and policy.

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