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⋅ July 26, 2024
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Perseverance rover finds evidence that suggests ancient microbial life might have existed on Mars
CNN
NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered “leopard spots” on a rock nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” in Mars’ Jezero Crater in July. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS.
Space.com

How stars’ magnetic fields could impact the chance for life on orbiting planets
Space.com
The chances of a planet hosting life depends on more than just its proximity to its parent star, and the amount of radiation it receives. New research looks at the impact a star’s magnetic field has on exoplanet habitability.
Space.com

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover finds possible signs of ancient Red Planet life
Space.com
“On Earth, these types of features in rocks are often associated with the fossilized record of microbes living in the subsurface.” Comments (0). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
CNN

SpaceX cleared to launch Falcon 9 rocket after rare failure
CNN
“This public safety determination means the Falcon 9 vehicle may return to flight operations while the overall investigation remains open, provided all other license requirements are met,” according to the FAA. On its website …
Spaceflight Now

Make-or-break tests on tap for Boeing’s Starliner capsule
Spaceflight Now
Critical tests are on tap this weekend to confirm Boeing’s Starliner capsule can safety carry its two-person crew back to Earth despite unexpected helium leaks and degraded maneuvering thrusters, officials said Thursday. The problems, discovered during …
Space.com

SpaceX’s historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission delayed until mid-August
Space.com
We’ll all have to wait a bit longer to see the first-ever private spacewalk. SpaceX is now targeting mid- to late August for the launch of Polaris Dawn, a mission funded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman. The upcoming flight, which will employ …
Space.com

SpaceX finds cause of Falcon 9 failure, eyes return to flight as soon as July 27
Space.com
SpaceX says it has identified and fixed the problem that caused its Falcon 9 rocket to fail during a launch earlier this month. That failure occurred on July 11, as a Falcon 9 carried 20 of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband satellites toward low Earth orbit.
The New York Times

NASA Aims to Restore Space Station Traffic After SpaceX and Boeing Problems
The New York Times
With the Falcon 9 rocket set to fly again, and testing of the Starliner capsule progressing, the agency is seeking to turn the page on a brief, troubled chapter in orbit.
Scientific American

This Is the Most Exciting Rock Ever Found on Mars
Scientific American
Mysterious “leopard spots” on a Martian rock could be evidence of extraterrestrial life—or of mere lifeless chemistry. Finding out the truth may require bringing the rock back to Earth. By Lee Billings. To the left of the rover near the center of the …
Space.com

Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle, sends massive coronal mass ejection into space (video)
Space.com
On Tuesday (July 23), Europe’s Solar Orbiter (SolO) spacecraft witnessed an extremely powerful X14 class solar flare erupt from the far side of the sun. Although it was not the most powerful flare ever recorded, which was estimated at roughly a X45 …