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NASA and IBM release open-source lunar AI model for exploration
IBM and NASA released an open-source lunar foundation model and the SomBench dataset to help researchers automate surface mapping and ice prospectivity.
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NASA cancels Swift space telescope rescue mission as space tug fails
The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory faces an uncontrolled, fiery re-entry after critical hardware failures crippled the robotic tug sent to save it.
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New NASA Images Reveal Crater Left Behind by SpaceX Rocket Impact on the Moon
Captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, new images reveal a 60-foot-wide depression left by a stranded SpaceX upper stage that struck the Moon at 5,400 mph.
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Solar eclipse chasers prepare to view August totality from Spain and Iceland
With totality occurring late in the day near sunset, authorities across Spain and infrastructure operators are deploying massive security and monitoring groups to manage crowds and low-horizon viewing risks.
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Discarded SpaceX rocket stage will accidentally collide with the moon
A 10,000-pound upper stage is expected to strike the lunar surface at 5,400 mph. NASA and South Korean orbiters are positioned to capture the impact and its aftermath.
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Total solar eclipse to darken Spain for 1st time in a century
The upcoming celestial event brings daytime darkness to northern Spain for the first time in over a century, arriving alongside a rare planetary alignment and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days on ISS
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts have safely landed in Kazakhstan after completing a 241-day science mission aboard the International Space Station.
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NASA's Roman Telescope Will Spot Distant Black Holes That Shred Stars
A new study suggests the Roman Space Telescope will track star-shredding events to help researchers determine how supermassive black holes formed in the early universe.
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The 25 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos - PetaPixel
Marking four years of operations, the James Webb Space Telescope has used its infrared capabilities to transform our understanding of the universe.
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Enceladus ocean contains life-sparking energy and essential molecules
New research indicates Enceladus possesses a high-energy chemical environment and hydrothermal activity, suggesting its ocean could support biological life.
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NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong Moon and Mars mission simulation
NASA has launched a search for volunteers to inhabit simulated deep-space environments at the Johnson Space Center. This initiative aims to validate essential hardware and health protocols for future lunar and Martian expeditions.
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Artemis II astronauts reunite with their spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center
NASA and CSA astronauts returned to the Kennedy Space Center to inspect the Integrity capsule following their historic 252,756-mile lunar mission.
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NASA to conduct first controlled fire experiment on the lunar surface
NASA's Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment will analyze combustion in partial gravity to inform safety standards for future lunar habitats.
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Perseverance rover finds record concentrations of organic carbon on Mars
The discovery of complex organic molecules in Martian mudstones provides a chemical foundation for life, though scientists debate if the origin is biotic or abiotic.
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Earth reaches annual aphelion as farthest point from the Sun
Earth has reached its annual farthest point from the Sun, highlighting the role of axial tilt over orbital distance in creating seasons.
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Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator
This high-fidelity digital twin allows developers to test robotic software for use in future lunar habitats and space vehicles. The platform aims to offload routine maintenance tasks from human crews to autonomous or remotely operated robots.
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NASA Perseverance rover identifies complex organic carbon in Martian rocks
The Perseverance rover detected macromolecular carbon within rock formations at Jezero Crater, offering evidence of ancient chemical processes on Mars.
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NASA's Hubble Captures a Stunning Red, White, and Blue Stellar Nursery
Hubble has captured images of the LH 95 stellar nursery, revealing how massive blue stars and crimson gas shape the ongoing processes of star formation.
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Hubble captures stellar nursery LH 95 in Large Magellanic Cloud
New high-resolution imagery of LH 95 provides a rare, unobstructed view of star formation, showing how massive blue giants shape their cosmic environment.
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NASA opens applications for yearlong Mars and Moon mission simulation
NASA has opened applications for a yearlong analog mission designed to simulate the challenges of deep space travel at the Johnson Space Center. Volunteers will reside in specialized habitats to help the agency develop health and psychological protocols for future lunar and Mars expeditions.