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See the Dramatic Final Moments of the Doomed ERS-2 Satellite
When a satellite reaches the end of its life, it has only two destinations. It can…
New Moons Found at Uranus and Neptune
Astronomers have found three new moons orbiting our Solar System’s ice giants. One is orbiting Uranus,…
Mars Had its Own Version of Plate Tectonics
Plate tectonics is not something most people would associate with Mars. In fact, the planet’s dead…
First detailed images of near-Earth asteroid 2008 OS7
On February 2, 2024, NASA utilized the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone Solar System Radar to capture…
Planets in Binary Star Systems Could be Nice and Habitable
The Star Wars world Tatooine is one of the most recognizable planets in the realm of…
Astronomers discover first new moon of Uranus in over two decades and two new moons of Neptune
The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced the discovery of three new moons, marking the…
Some Intelligent Civilizations Will Be Trapped on their Worlds
Evolution has produced a wondrously diverse variety of lifeforms here on Earth. It just so happens…
China Names its Capsule and Lander for its Upcoming Human Lunar Missions
In a recent announcement, the Chinese Space Agency (CSA) unveiled the names for its forthcoming lunar…
Electrodes in Spacesuits Could Protect Astronauts from Harmful Dust on Mars
To quote NASA associate administrator Jim Reuter, sending crewed missions to Mars by 2040 is an…