Space

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander experienced an off-kilter touchdown on the Moon, which resulted in the spacecraft lying in an awkward angle that limited the data its antennas could transmit. Despite this, the mission team has been able to maintain communication with the lander using flight controllers. The snapshots released by the team showcase the challenges
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Recent advancements in technology and observational techniques have led astronomers to uncover three previously unknown moons in the vicinity of Uranus and Neptune. These new additions bring the total count of official moons around Uranus to 28 and around Neptune to 16. The process of naming these moons in accordance with the conventions set for
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The hopes of discovering extraterrestrial life within our Solar System have taken a hit with new research suggesting that Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may be barren. Catherine Neish, an astrobiologist from the University of Western Ontario, has expressed disappointment in the findings. This setback has led scientists to reevaluate their optimism regarding the possibility of
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The Kuiper Belt, a belt of icy debris that encircles the outer reaches of the Solar System, has long been an area of interest for scientists. Recent data from the New Horizons probe has revealed surprising levels of particles in this region, challenging previous estimates of its size. The discovery hints at an extended Kuiper
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Black holes have long been known as fascinating celestial objects that challenge our understanding of the universe. Initially conceived as hypothetical monsters in the realm of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, these mysterious entities are now considered as real as stars, moons, and galaxies. The complexities of black holes have puzzled scientists for decades, leading
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The relationship between our planet’s climate and celestial events has always been a fascinating subject for researchers. A recent study by planetary scientist Nathan Kaib and astrophysicist Sean Raymond has shed light on a possible connection between Earth’s orbit and passing stars. This groundbreaking research suggests that a grazing encounter between the Solar System and
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Mars, despite its quiet demeanor today, has a turbulent past that could shed light on Earth’s own geological history. A recent survey of the Martian surface reveals a landscape once riddled with massive volcanoes, similar to what Earth experienced before the formation of tectonic plates. These findings provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution
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Our Solar System is a vast collection of celestial bodies, ranging from planets and moons to comets and asteroids. While asteroids were believed to have lost any water they once contained, a recent study using data from the SOFIA infrared telescope has revealed the presence of water on two asteroids, Iris and Massalia. This discovery
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