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The Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program

SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission aims to be historic in more ways than one. Polaris Dawn plans to not only orbit Earth higher than any astronauts have in more than 50 years but to also feature the first private spacewalk.

The Conversation

India celebrates first 'National Space Day' with joy and enthusiasm

India celebrates its first-ever National Space Day on Friday on the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Look! The ESA’s JUICE Spacecraft Just Performed A Daring Slingshot Around Earth

Sometimes you just need another glimpse of home -- and a gravity assist for good measure.

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An Ancient Magma Ocean Once Covered the Moon, India’s Pragyan Lunar Rover Reveals

A new study relied on data India's Chandrayaan-3 mission collected near the lunar south pole. Its rover found evidence supporting a popular Moon creation story.

Inverse

The Moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India’s space mission suggests

Data from India’s recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the Moon. Scientists from the mission have published their new findings in the journal Nature.

The Conversation

The Blue Sturgeon Supermoon of 2024 Is Here — And Its Glorious

Feast your eyes on the Blue Sturgeon Supermoon.

Inverse

Earth's days once got 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon once drifted thousands of miles farther away, and Earth's days got 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

Space

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Astronomers warn against colonialism

A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

Salon

Supermoon stuns Londoners as it dominates skyline

Striking photos show the full moon moving across some of London's most famous landmarks

Evening Standard

The blue supermoon will 'swallow' Saturn tonight — here's when the rare 'lunar occultation' begins

Here's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.

LiveScience

Telescopes capture Jupiter-bound JUICE probe during historic Earth-moon flyby (photos)

Telescopes caught a glimpse of Europe's JUICE probe as it swings by Earth and the moon for a gravitational assist on its way to explore Jupiter's icy moons.

Space

Watch Chinese researchers test out new Mars and moon rover tech (video)

Researchers from universities across China are testing out their designs for rovers for exploring the moon and Mars.

Space

With space agencies racing to the moon, scientists are making a lunar 'time zone'

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

Space

Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it needs to carry out a key manoeuvre to…

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Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the commercial space industry. Rival nations are competing for prime military and economic positions beyond the Earth. Public and private entities are clamoring to mine the Moon, and a growing halo of space junk is polluting low Earth orbit.

Evening Standard

Why skies have turned red over the UK - as blue supermoon to make rare appearance

The spectacular displays have been caused smoke particles from wildfires in North America

Inverse

Saturn's Moon Mimas May Be Way More Habitable Than We First Thought

Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Death Star, might harbor liquid water beneath its icy shell.

The Conversation

Supermoons are boring – here are 5 things in the sky worth your time

A supermoon may sound exciting, but it’s a modest coincidence.

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Earth’s days were once 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon was once thousands of miles farther away than it is now, and Earth's days were 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

The Guardian - UK

BP technology could be used to drill on Mars or moon after Nasa deal

BP hopes deal will help develop earth technologies such as robotics and clean energy

Space

Roller coaster tech could help NASA’s Artemis moon astronauts in case of a launch emergency

NASA recently met with roller coaster experts to talk safety. The braking system used on theme park rides is similar to an emergency system designed for agency moon launches.

The Conversation

SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy

Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreaking contributions in multiple industries, particularly space travel and exploration.

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New Discovery Of Graphene In Lunar Samples Sheds Light

Discoveries of graphene in lunar soil samples provide valuable insights into Moon's formation and geological history, advancing lunar research.

Space

How can we build landing and launch pads on the moon?

If the future unfolds like some experts forecast, the moon is going to be one bustling spaceport. How can we handle all of that lunar traffic?

Space

Life on the moon: Lockheed Martin shares exploration vision for 2044

Lockheed Martin has shared its vision for humanity's future in space, as global space agencies aim for the moon and beyond.

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