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NASA alerts about a huge 84-foot, airplane-sized asteroid coming very close to Earth today

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NASA alerts about a huge 84-foot, airplane-sized asteroid coming very close to Earth today

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is closely monitoring an asteroid that will pass Earth on 21 January 2025.

Universe's earliest black holes found? NASA's James Webb spots three 12.8-billion-year-old 'mysterious red dots'

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Universe's earliest black holes found? NASA's James Webb spots three 12.8-billion-year-old 'mysterious red dots'

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals mysterious 'little red dots' in the distant universe, sparking new theories on black hole growth and galaxy evolution.

Scientists discover two new species of World's deadliest funnel-web spider

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Scientists discover two new species of World's deadliest funnel-web spider

Groundbreaking research reveals the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, shedding new light on venom, conservation, and the natural world.

Light pollution threatens world's largest telescopes and darkest observatory, experts warn

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Light pollution threatens world's largest telescopes and darkest observatory, experts warn

Astronomers sound the alarm as a proposed renewable hydrogen project in Chile threatens to disrupt the pristine night skies of Mount Paranal, home to the world-renowned Very Large Telescope.

Rare 'planet parade' is now visible in skies each night: How and where to see 6 planets with naked eye

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Rare 'planet parade' is now visible in skies each night: How and where to see 6 planets with naked eye

Witness a rare celestial spectacle as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars align in the night sky this January.

An interstellar object that passed through our Solar System may have altered the paths of these 4 planets forever

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An interstellar object that passed through our Solar System may have altered the paths of these 4 planets forever

A new study suggests that a planet-sized object may have passed through the solar system billions of years ago.

From 13 billion light-years away: NASA's James Webb detects 'alien signal' from an ancient galaxy in deep space

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From 13 billion light-years away: NASA's James Webb detects 'alien signal' from an ancient galaxy in deep space

Astronomers uncover light from ancient galaxy GHZ2, born 13 billion years ago, offering a glimpse into the universe's infancy and unlocking secrets of galaxy formation.

Scientists discover ancient 'sunken worlds' hidden beneath Earth's mantle under Pacific Ocean

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Scientists discover ancient 'sunken worlds' hidden beneath Earth's mantle under Pacific Ocean

Scientists uncover ancient crust hidden deep within Earth's mantle, revealing a 'sunken world' that challenges our understanding of the planet's dynamic processes.

NASA Hubble's most detailed image reveals Andromeda galaxy's hidden history

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NASA Hubble's most detailed image reveals Andromeda galaxy's hidden history

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals stunning details about the Andromeda galaxy, shedding light on its complex evolution, stellar population, and merger history.

'Moon at risk of huge damage': Earth's natural satellite added to endangered heritage list; here's why

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'Moon at risk of huge damage': Earth's natural satellite added to endangered heritage list; here's why

The Moon has been added to the World Monuments Fund's list of endangered heritage sites, highlighting the need to protect humanity's lunar legacy amidst increasing space activity.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams steps outside spacecraft after 7 months for her first spacewalk in 12 years

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams steps outside spacecraft after 7 months for her first spacewalk in 12 years

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Nick Hague embark on a crucial spacewalk outside the ISS, marking Williams' eighth spacewalk and Hague's fourth, to perform essential repairs and maintenance.

NASA Day of Remembrance 2025: Date, significance, and the tragic history behind it

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NASA Day of Remembrance 2025: Date, significance, and the tragic history behind it

Every year, NASA sets aside a poignant moment to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of exploration. This year’s Day of Remembrance invites us to pause and honour the bravery of those who ventured into the unknown.

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes mid-flight just after launch; watch video

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SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes mid-flight just after launch; watch video

SpaceX's Starship programme suffers a setback as its seventh test flight ends in explosion.

"'Has anyone hacked NASA?': Space agency shares photo of a large brown-eyed Sandhill Crane; internet in shock

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"'Has anyone hacked NASA?': Space agency shares photo of a large brown-eyed Sandhill Crane; internet in shock

NASA surprises followers with a stunning photo of a Sandhill Crane at Kennedy Space Center.

Supermassive black hole, 12.9 billion years away and equal to 700 million suns' mass, spotted firing a giant beam at Earth

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Supermassive black hole, 12.9 billion years away and equal to 700 million suns' mass, spotted firing a giant beam at Earth

Astronomers discover a supermassive black hole, weighing 700 million suns, firing a giant energy beam directly at Earth from 12.9 billion light-years away, marking the most distant 'blazar' ever found.

'India now a master of docking technology,' says ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan

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'India now a master of docking technology,' says ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan

ISRO achieves historic milestone with successful satellite docking, positioning India as the fourth nation to master docking technology, paving the way for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan.

NASA astronaut shares first image of comet G3 Atlas visible only once in 160,000 years

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NASA astronaut shares first image of comet G3 Atlas visible only once in 160,000 years

Astronaut Don Pettit captures stunning footage of Comet ATLAS from the International Space Station, offering a rare glimpse of the comet's passage through our solar system

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launches the 320-feet New Glenn rocket on its first maiden flight

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launches the 320-feet New Glenn rocket on its first maiden flight

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completes its maiden launch, marking a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology and satellite deployment capabilities.

India becomes 4th Country to achieve space docking: Who are the other three?

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India becomes 4th Country to achieve space docking: Who are the other three?

India makes history by becoming the fourth country to successfully achieve space docking, joining an elite group of nations with advanced space technology.

ISRO achieves historic SpaDeX mission with successful satellite docking in space

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ISRO achieves historic SpaDeX mission with successful satellite docking in space

"India joins elite space docking club as ISRO successfully docks two satellites in space, marking a historic achievement in the country's space research and development.

Asteroid as large as a 26-story building heading towards Earth, NASA alerts – check details

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Asteroid as large as a 26-story building heading towards Earth, NASA alerts – check details

NASA's JPL is monitoring asteroid 2022 CE2 as it approaches Earth on January 16, 2025.

Radioactive 'Bear Island': Rare cloud swirling and ocean algal bloom captured from space

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Radioactive 'Bear Island': Rare cloud swirling and ocean algal bloom captured from space

Stunning satellite image captures rare von Kármán vortices and massive ocean bloom near Bear Island, Norway, amidst concerns over radioactive pollution's impact on the island's ecosystem.

NASA’s Webb telescope spots cosmic 'wood grain' in dying star’s explosion light

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NASA’s Webb telescope spots cosmic 'wood grain' in dying star’s explosion light

NASA's Webb Telescope captures stunning infrared light echoes from a supernova, revealing intricate details of interstellar dust and cosmic structure, revolutionizing our understanding of star death.

NASA Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch to the Moon: When, Where, and How to Watch

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NASA Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch to the Moon: When, Where, and How to Watch

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander is set to launch on January 15, carrying NASA's innovative LEXI instrument to study Earth's magnetosphere and its interaction with space weather.

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