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In 1977, NASA placed a gold-plated copper record on each Voyager; it carries 115 images, greetings in 55 languages, and instructions for playing it

In 1977, NASA embarked on a monumental quest by launching the Voyager spacecraft, which was equipped with a Golden Record meant to communicate with extraterrestrial life. Curated by Carl Sagan and his team, this interstellar album features a collection of images and sounds that highlight humanity's greatest moments, intentionally leaving…

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🔴 Watch live: French astronaut Sophie Adenot embarks on second ISS spacewalk

A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission.

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Moon Homestay found: Nasa scientists confirm 200 caves that can shelter people, next to the Apollo 11 site where Neil Armstrong landed

Scientists have found the first confirmed evidence of a cave beneath the Moon’s surface using radar data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The cave lies beneath a deep pit in the Sea of Tranquility, relatively close to the Apollo 11 landing site. Researchers believe such lunar caves could eventually provide…

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In 1996, NASA sank a 132-foot shuttle booster training device off Port Canaveral to become an artificial reef; marine life was expected to establish itself there within four months

A retired NASA training device became an artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean. This structure provided a new underwater habitat for marine organisms. The Canaveral Port Authority also contributed to the reef's construction. Research indicates artificial reefs quickly attract diverse fish communities. The reef was named the Thomas William Hart…

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In 1986, Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff; 36 years later, a TV dive team found a shuttle artifact with 8-inch tiles off Florida

Divers found a large, tiled object while filming a documentary series. This unexpected discovery was later identified as space shuttle Challenger debris. NASA confirmed the find as the largest piece recovered in decades. The discovery serves as a poignant reminder of the 1986 tragedy. It also highlights the ongoing importance…

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France's Sophie Adenot returns to the void for second spacewalk in a week

French astronaut Sophie Adenot on Tuesday stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) for the second time, a week after she became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. Adenot and US astronaut Anil Menon are due to finish replacing a faulty antenna on the ISS after running out…

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Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna on the International Space Station. Here's how to watch live.

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In 1973, NASA sent two fish into space to test their swimming ability in zero gravity; they initially swam in loops but later used light as cue to move normally after 21 days

In 1973, NASA sent two mummichog fish and 50 eggs aboard Skylab 3 to study how weightlessness affected their sense of balance. The fish initially swam in strange sideways loops, but gradually adapted over 21 days, using light as a visual cue to maintain their orientation.

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Pluto losing its planet status may be the best thing that ever happened to solar system diversity

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In 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the mission

In 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the mission. The spacecraft received correct commands and survived its journey from Earth, but ground software used pound-force-seconds while navigation software expected newton-seconds. The resulting error changed the…

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In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had water

In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert revealed evidence that Mars once had water. Known as Black Beauty or Northwest Africa 7034, the meteorite contains hydrated materials and fragments dating back about 4.48 billion years. Scientists used X-ray and neutron tomography to study its structure. The findings…

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In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legend

When Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down their guidance computer to preserve remaining electricity and cooling water. Astronaut Jack Swigert relied on his wrist chronograph to time a critical fourteen-second engine burn while watching Earth's…

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Goodbye, Falcon 9: SpaceX planning to retire workhorse launcher when Starship is up and running

SpaceX plans to retire its workhorse Falcon 9 once it gets the next-gen Starship megarocket online. But what will removing one of the most-flown rockets in history do to the current launch market?

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In 1969, three NASA astronauts abroad Apollo 10 flew incredibly close to the Moon. They had a lunar module a working descent engine but weren't allowed to land

During the Apollo 10 mission, astronauts soared just nine miles above the Moon's surface, meticulously testing lunar module systems and landing procedures. This vital rehearsal paved the way for the legendary Apollo 11 mission. Capturing stunning images of the Sea of Tranquility, the prospective landing site, the mission confirmed the…

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Why do we care so much that Pluto isn't a planet?

Twenty years after Pluto became a dwarf planet, people are still fighting over its status. Experts explain why the debate feels so personal.

The Economic Times

In 1984, NASA and the FAA remotely crashed an empty Boeing 720 to test whether anti-misting fuel could reduce post-crash fires

In 1984, NASA and the FAA conducted groundbreaking tests on a fuel additive designed to minimize post-crash fires. A Boeing 720, remotely controlled, was intentionally crashed to collect essential data. Although the fuel additive, FM-9, failed to eliminate a significant fire, the findings greatly informed aircraft structural integrity and passenger…

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In 1968, Apollo 8 photographed the famous Earthrise during its fourth lunar orbit; decades later, NASA used time-lapse images and LRO maps to reconstruct when and where it happened

The forgotten camera aboard Apollo 8 inadvertently captured the Earthrise photo, highlighting an extraordinary moment for humanity. Utilizing advanced lunar mapping tools, scientists were able to recreate the spacecraft's exact orbital position. This investigation underscores the serendipity involved in taking one of the most famous images of our planet, shedding…

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In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice loss

In 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and a ruby laser, this groundbreaking experiment laid the foundation for modern satellite laser ranging technology. Today, this innovative method provides critical data on global sea-level rise and…

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Roman Space Telescope launch updates: NASA, SpaceX celebrate & Trump calls in live during post-launch press conference

Follow NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to begin its mission to explore the universe.

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It's been 20 years since Pluto lost planet status. Will it ever get its title back?

The reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet continues to stir up a hornet's nest of controversy and debate, as Space.com meets one astronomer who believes the decision to have been a mistake.

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China abruptly u-turns on rocket mission to find water on the moon

Chang'e in named after a Chinese moon goddess

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This Week in History: The fall of the Iron Curtain

Explore how major events between 24 and 30 August were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to turn plastics and other waste into edible proteins, fats and flavourings

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In 1968, two Afghan tortoises who beat humans to the Moon lost 10% of their weight - They flew around the moon on Soviet Zond 5 and returned alive 3 months before Apollo 8

In September 1968, two tortoises made history as the first animals to orbit the Moon and safely return to Earth aboard the Soviet Zond 5 spacecraft. Their remarkable journey proved that living beings could endure the harsh conditions of deep-space travel, although they experienced a ten percent body weight loss.…

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In 1975, Soviet Union sent a cannon to space and tested it from Salyut 3 station, just six months before US and Soviet astronauts met in orbit for the Apollo-Soyuz mission during the Cold War

In January 1975, the Soviet Union fired a 23mm cannon from its Salyut 3 military space station as a test of its orbital defence system. The weapon was intended mainly to protect the station from a possible close-range attack or capture attempt, months before the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission brought the…

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