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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.

NASA's new satellite images reveal frozen 'kidney beans' on Mars, which may hold clues to water and life

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NASA's new satellite images reveal frozen 'kidney beans' on Mars, which may hold clues to water and life

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures stunning images of frozen sand dunes on Mars, revealing clues about the planet's climate history and potential for life.

Is India splitting apart? Gap in tectonic plates widening, say geologists

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Is India splitting apart? Gap in tectonic plates widening, say geologists

Uncover the secrets of the Himalayas' formation as scientists reveal the Indian Plate's hidden movements, plate delamination, and its implications for earthquake risks in the region.

First total lunar eclipse of 2025: Date, time and where to catch 'Blood Moon' eclipse

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First total lunar eclipse of 2025: Date, time and where to catch 'Blood Moon' eclipse

This total Lunar eclipse will be visible to just 13% of the world’s population, according to Time and Date.

Astronomers spot mysterious object emitting X-ray flashes at brink of a supermassive black hole

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Astronomers spot mysterious object emitting X-ray flashes at brink of a supermassive black hole

Astronomers observe bizarre black hole behavior in 1ES 1927+654, emitting rapid X-ray bursts.

What is the reality of Antarctica's 'Pyramid'? Mysterious symmetrical mountain fuels alien theories

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What is the reality of Antarctica's 'Pyramid'? Mysterious symmetrical mountain fuels alien theories

Discover the natural wonder of Antarctica's pyramid-shaped mountain, formed by millions of years of freeze-thaw erosion, debunking conspiracy theories of ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial influence.

NASA to send 'vacuum cleaner' into space to collect Moon soil

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NASA to send 'vacuum cleaner' into space to collect Moon soil

NASA revolutionizes lunar exploration with the Lunar PlanetVac, a game-changing tool simplifying soil collection and enabling faster sample analysis for future planetary explorations.

Energy from Space? China aims to build 'Three Gorges Dam' above Earth for endless solar power: Report

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Energy from Space? China aims to build 'Three Gorges Dam' above Earth for endless solar power: Report

China unveils an ambitious plan to harness solar power from space, promising continuous energy collection unaffected by weather or darkness, with the potential to rival Earth's total recoverable oil reserves.

Asteroid to fly by Earth tomorrow: NASA tracks three giant space rocks set for close encounters at high speeds

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Asteroid to fly by Earth tomorrow: NASA tracks three giant space rocks set for close encounters at high speeds

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has confirmed the approach of three asteroids near Earth on 13 January.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin aborts first launch of 320-foot New Glenn Rocket due to 'vehicle subsystem' issue

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin aborts first launch of 320-foot New Glenn Rocket due to 'vehicle subsystem' issue

Blue Origin's inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket halted due to subsystem issues, delaying the debut of the 30-story-tall reusable rocket aimed at rivaling SpaceX's Falcon 9.

'Want to go home': NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore miss home amid extended stay in space, share video

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'Want to go home': NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore miss home amid extended stay in space, share video

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are enduring an extended stay aboard the International Space Station due to technical issues with their return spacecraft, now delayed until late March 2025.

'Once every 160,000 Years': Comet G3 ATLAS to light up skies today; how to witness this rare cosmic event

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'Once every 160,000 Years': Comet G3 ATLAS to light up skies today; how to witness this rare cosmic event

Comet G3 ATLAS reaches peak brightness tonight, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to witness this extraordinary comet.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin set for historic 320-foot New Glenn rocket launch today; here's how to watch it live

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin set for historic 320-foot New Glenn rocket launch today; here's how to watch it live

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket prepares for its maiden orbital voyage, marking a significant step for the company and intensifying competition with SpaceX in the space launch market.

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