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October 1, 2024
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Space.com

James Webb Space Telescope deciphers the origins of Pluto’s icy moon Charon

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the frozen surface of Pluto’s largest moon, Charon. Detecting these molecules could tell scientists how Charon and other icy bodies at the …

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The Planetary Society

Europa Clipper: A mission backed by advocates

Starting in 2013, The Planetary Society engaged its members and relentlessly advocated for a Europa mission to the U.S. Congress, despite a dismal outlook for planetary science funding. Along with the dedicated work of other advocates, …

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Space.com

‘Sub-Earth’ exoplanet discovered around the closest solo star to us

“Barnard b is one of the lowest-mass exoplanets known and one of the few known with a mass less than that of Earth. But the planet is too close to the host star, closer than the habitable zone,” team leader Jonay González Hernández, from the Instituto de …

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Space.com

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS wows skywatchers around the world and astronauts in space (photos, video)

For early risers, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS offers a rare skywatching treat. But it’s not just enjoyed by those of us on the ground, as astronauts on the International Space Station have front-row seats to the show. Comments (0).

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Space.com

FAA requires investigation of anomaly on SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut launch

“The FAA is aware an anomaly occurred during the SpaceX NASA Crew-9 mission that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on September 28. The incident involved the Falcon 9 second stage landing outside of the designated hazard area. No …

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Space.com

5 main stages of the annular solar eclipse 2024 explained

On Wednesday (Oct.2), an annular eclipse will sweep over the globe; here is what you can expect from this ring of fire. Comments (0). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

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Scientific American

NASA Needs a ‘Lunar Marathon’ to Match China on the Moon

We are in a new and different kind of moon race, one the U.S. is losing. To win, says a former NASA official, we need new strategies. By Thomas Zurbuchen. Moon craters and earth. dima_zel/Getty Images (Elements of this image furnished by NASA).

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Space.com

A star-studded Rosette nebula brings gorgeous color to the cosmos

A gaseous section of space with reddish hues on the outeide, which lead to yellowish. The beautiful Rosette Nebula, imaged by the Dark Energy Camera. (Image credit: …

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Scientific American

A One-in-10-Billion Particle Decay Hints at Hidden Physics

Physicists have detected a long-sought particle process that may suggest new forces and particles exist in the universe. By Clara Moskowitz. Abstract illustration of large, exploding gold circle. Imagine Photographer/Getty Images. Particle Physics.

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Yahoo News

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Although much of South America will see a partial solar eclipse, some observers will witness a “ring of fire” around the moon from within a narrow path of annularity …

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