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Astronomers Discover Largest Explosions Since the Big Bang

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment /

The Gaia space telescope has unexpectedly captured a previously unknown type of enormous cosmic explosion—arguably the biggest bursts since the Big Bang itself. Gigantic Flares from Distant Galaxies Originating from distant galactic cores, Gaia detected sudden and intense surges in brightness—massive light flares that lasted far longer than any previously documented. These explosions release energy […]

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Japanese Startup Attempts Moon Landing After First Failure

Satellites Tech, Space & Environment /

The Resilience lander, developed by Japanese company ispace, has spent six months en route to the Moon and is targeting a landing in its far northern region. This marks ispace’s second attempt to reach the lunar surface. The touchdown is scheduled for June 5 at 3:24 p.m. ET, near the center of the Mare Frigoris

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Big Bang May Not Have Been the Beginning of Everything, New Theory Suggests

Galactic Astronomy, Space & Environment, Tech /

The Big Bang is often described as the explosive moment that gave rise to the Universe – a singular point where space, time, and matter came into existence. But what if that wasn’t truly the beginning? What if our Universe originated from something that came before – something both familiar and revolutionary? A Bold Alternative

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Tiny Pebbles Gave Rise to One of the Galaxy’s Most Extreme Worlds

Space & Environment, Tech /

Tiny remnants from a young star’s birth—grains of rock and dust—played a key role in the formation of one of the most bizarre and extreme exoplanets we’ve ever discovered. Meet Tylos: A Planet of Vaporized Metals This planet, named Tylos (also known as WASP-121b), is no stranger to the spotlight. Located about 880 light-years away,

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Dawn Aerospace to Offer Spaceplanes Directly to Buyers, Mirroring the Airliner Model

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech /

Dawn Aerospace is taking a bold step by announcing it will sell its spaceplane directly to clients, much like how major aircraft manufacturers market commercial airliners. This approach hints at a possible transformation in the traditional space launch industry. Challenging the Vertical Integration of Space Missions Historically, space missions have followed a vertically integrated model,

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The Most Intense Solar Storm in History Occurred 14,000 Years Ago

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment, Stellar Astronomy /

A recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has revealed compelling evidence of an exceptionally powerful solar storm that struck Earth more than 14,000 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age. Researchers now consider this event the most intense solar particle storm ever recorded, surpassing the previously unmatched storm of

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China Launches Tianwen-2 to Collect ‘Living Fossil’ Asteroid Samples

Space & Environment, Tech /

On Thursday, China launched a space probe on its first mission aimed at collecting samples from an asteroid and bringing them back to Earth for scientific study, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Investments in China’s “Space Dream” In recent years, the country has heavily invested in its space program, part of President Xi

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Europe’s Exploration Robot: Successful Trials on Alaska’s Matanuska Glacier

Space & Environment, Tech /

The Matanuska Glacier in Alaska might not strike you as a glamorous location, but for NASA, it has become the ideal testing ground. Amid freezing temperatures and harsh conditions, engineers have been trialing an exploratory robot that could revolutionize our understanding of life beyond Earth. This isn’t just any rover—it’s a fully integrated system designed

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Lunar Helium-3 Extraction Project Reaches Key Prototyping Phase

Space & Environment, Tech /

An American startup is turning its attention to the Moon in hopes of addressing a terrestrial resource shortage. While helium-3 is scarce on Earth, scientists believe the Moon’s surface layer, or regolith, contains a rich supply. Interlune, the company behind this initiative, has just unveiled a full-scale prototype excavator—an essential part of its planned lunar

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