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NASA plans to launch a mini satellite into Earth's orbit that could revolutionize astronomy as we know it.

NASA is putting an 'artificial star' in orbit around Earth

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NASA scientists have just identified mysterious shapes flying above the Earth but, don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that aliens are about to strike.Using an imaging instrument called the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), the experts uncovered strange X and C shapes, which have been cropping up in surprising places at surprising times.The researchers found the structures dancing around the ionosphere – the area where Earth’s atmosphere meets space – and say that the discovery could help improve radio communications and space weather forecasts.The ionosphere – which sits around 50 to 400 miles (roughly 80 to 644 kilometres)...

NASA scientists discover strange structures hovering above Earth

Scientists are puzzling over a bright white rock, of the type never before observed on Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted the 14-inch-high boulder starkly standing out in a large field covered with dark rocks in a region named Mount Washburn, inside the massive Jezero crater. Nicknamed Atoko Point by...

Scientists Puzzling Over Bright White Rock on Mars – the First of its Kind, Never Seen Before

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A mountain-sized asteroid nicknamed the “planet killer” will make its closest approach to Earth in over a century on Thursday.The asteroid, officially known as Asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21, will pass by Earth just after 9pm BST (4pm ET) on 27 June, travelling at nearly 26 kilometres per second.Nasa has classified the rock as a “potentially hazardous asteroid”, though it poses no danger to Earth for at least the next thousand years. According to the open-source project Space Reference, the asteroid is “comparable in size to Mount Everest” and will make a much closer approach in 2089.A free live stream of...

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

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The photograph was captured from the above the planet's surface on April 19, 2022.

Fact Check: What to Know About 'Otherworldly Wreckage' on Mars Spotted by NASA

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Astronomers using the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona have taken a close-up picture of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io that rivals similar photos taken from space.

A telescope on Earth just took an unbelievable photo of Jupiter's moon

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spots Shimmering Rock Unlike Any Other Seen On Mars

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Using an onboard focusing process, the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) aboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity created this product by merging two to eight images previously taken by the MAHLI, located on the turret at the end of the rover’s robotic arm. Curiosity performed the merge on June...

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Unlike most nearby rocky planets, this one orbits a K-type star, thought to be more suitable for life than red dwarfs.

Nearest Super-Earth In A Habitable Zone Orbit Announced

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have identified an asteroid, designated 2023 FW13, that is accompanying Earth in its annual orbit around the Sun. This celestial body, termed a “quasi-moon” or “quasi-satellite,” has garnered significant attention from experts. Asteroid characteristics and discovery. Asteroid 2023 FW13, measuring approximately...

Earth gains a ‘quasi-moon’: Asteroid 2023 FW13 to stay for millennia

According to NASA, there are several airplane-sized asteroids hurtling toward Earth this week. The largest of the five is estimated to be 110 feet in size, while the closest will come within 447,000 miles of Earth. It is not uncommon for large asteroids to go zipping by Earth at a...

NASA Spots Several Plane-Sized Asteroids Hurtling Towards Earth

(NewsNation) — An asteroid that could be worth up to $10 quintillion was discovered 172 years ago, and NASA is just now launching a mission to explore it. Psyche — the name of the asteroid — is thought to contain valuable metals like gold, iron, platinum, palladium and nickel, which could be worth a jaw-dropping amount of money. But it isn’t recently discovered.

Asteroid worth $10 quintillion discovered more than 100 years ago

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The newly discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis features distinctive horns and a caribou-like frill, representing a significant addition to the diversity of North American centrosaurine dinosaurs. Unearthed in Montana and now housed in Denmark, this species offers a glimpse into the rich ecological dynamics of Cretaceous North America. What do you get...

Meet Lokiceratops: New Dinosaur Wields Spectacular Blade-Like Horns

An asteroid around the size of the Washington Monument is set to flash by Earth this month. The so-named 2024 MK asteroid will come even closer than the orbit of the moon on June 29 and is estimated to be around 394 to 885 feet in diameter. The asteroid could pass some 50,000 miles closer than the moon, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

NASA warns Washington Monument-sized asteroid will come closer to Earth than the Moon

ESA developed LEGO-style space bricks using meteorite dust to simulate lunar regolith, enabling the testing of construction techniques for potential Moon bases. European Space Agency (ESA) scientists have been exploring how a future Moon base might be built from materials on the lunar surface. Inspired by LEGO building, they have used dust from a meteorite to 3D-print ‘space bricks’ to test the idea. ESA’s space bricks are on display in selected LEGO Stores from June 20 to September 20, helping to inspire the next generation of space engineers.

ESA’s LEGO Space Bricks: From Meteorites to Moon Bases

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In an era where space exploration captures our imagination, a different cosmic concern demands our attention: the potential threat of asteroids colliding with Earth. While this may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, it’s a very real scenario that NASA and other government agencies are diligently preparing for.

NASA test shows Earth is not prepared to prevent large asteroid strike

The beginning of a long, disruptive volcanic episode near Iceland’s capital. Iceland faces a prolonged volcanic threat on the Reykjanes Peninsula, impacting key infrastructure and 70% of the population. Ongoing scientific analysis aims to predict future eruptions and their consequences using seismic and geochemical data. Ongoing Volcanic Threats in...

The Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland’s Volcanic Eruptions May Last Decades – Possibly Centuries

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Mars Quakes Reveal Daily Meteor Bombardments on the Red Planet

An international research team has estimated that Mars is hit by 280 to 360 large meteorites annually, based on seismic data from NASA’s InSight Mission. This...

Mars Quakes Reveal Daily Meteor Bombardments on the Red Planet

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