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Dark matter could magnify the jets of a ravenously feeding supermassive black hole

A jet erupting from a distant supermassive black hole-powered blazar is being gravitationally lensed by an unseen clump of dark matter, and that could tell us about the source of cosmic "ghost" particles.

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What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights

Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space

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A SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon this month — and a NASA spacecraft has spotted its lunar grave (photos)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted the crater gouged out on the moon by a SpaceX rocket on Aug. 5, finding it to be about 60 feet (18 meters) wide.

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Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the...' - inspiring quote by NASA Apollo 11 mission commander teaches life lessons on looking beyond tomorrow, planning, long-term thinking and why can’t science predict the future

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Astronaut Neil Armstrong provided thought-provoking insights regarding the human inclination to anticipate future occurrences. He emphasized our propensity to exaggerate expectations for short-term shifts while overlooking the significant impacts of long-term developments.

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New NASA images show massive 60-foot crater created when SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hit the Moon

NASA released new photographs of the SpaceX rocket crater on the Moon. These images were captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. The crater measures approximately 60 feet across and less than 10 feet deep. Scientists are studying the disturbed lunar dust and underlying material. South Korea's Danuri orbiter also…

The Economic Times

Nasa photos show moon crater carved by SpaceX rocket collision

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World Photography Day: How NASA imagery has shaped our understanding of the Earth, the universe and existence

This World Photography Day we look at some of the most iconic images captured by the US space agency, which have taught us about our very existence and place in the cosmos

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Perseverance rover watches alien solar eclipse on Mars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2026

What a view.

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Out-of-control SpaceX rocket carved a 60-foot crater into the moon, NASA images reveal

NASA has finally revealed the enormous crater left on the moon after a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage smashed into its surface on Aug. 5.

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Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History

Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts.

International Business Times UK

Nasa images show huge hole left by SpaceX rocket that crashed into the Moon

A Nasa spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket

The Independent UK

NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and first female French spacewalker Sophie Adenot removed a failed antenna but ran out of time to install its replacement at the International Space Station, Aug. 18, 2026.

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Starship lives! SpaceX craft arrives at Christmas Island after 24-day ocean ordeal

After Starship's test launch and splashdown last month, SpaceX recovery teams have successfully tugged the vehicle through a turbulent stretch of the Indian Ocean and arrived at calmer waters off the coast of Christmas Island.

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Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkable

Astrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ninety years ago. Extreme magnetic fields force the quantum vacuum to act like a physical prism. X-ray photons refract as they pass through invisible subatomic fluctuations. This groundbreaking study provides concrete observational evidence…

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Hydrogen-powered 'rocket car' tops 400 mph in record-breaking test (video)

The JCB Hydromax vehicle averaged more than 400 mph during two runs in Utah last week, becoming the fastest hydrogen-powered car in history.

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“Jellyfish” Spotted In NASA Mars Photo Sparks Frenzy As People Dig For Explanation

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this. We'd better start the evacuation.”

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Hubble, James Webb Space Telescope team up to capture the 'Black Eye Galaxy' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 18, 2026

The "Black Eye Galaxy" is captured in a gorgeous new composite image from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

The Times of India

Washington's suburbs spread across Maryland, but a NASA image shows green corridors still woven through the urban landscape

Greenbelt Park, established in 1950 near Washington, DC, serves as a crucial sanctuary for local wildlife and a serene escape for residents. This expansive green area underlines the importance of sustainable urban planning, preserving natural habitats amid urban development. The park continues to play an essential role in supporting both…

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Giant underwater plume blasts into swirling cloud 'street' in the East China Sea — Earth from space

A recent satellite photo captured a series of clouds sculpted by von Kármán vortices from a volcano on South Korea's Jeju Island. A giant multicolor plume, ejected by China's Yangtze River, is also visible in the image.

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See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space

Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.

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Spacewalk a first for French female astronaut

WASHINGTON - Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.

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Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS

The goal of the six-and-a-half hour spacewalk is to replace a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA.

The Economic Times

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon. "While the spacewalkers are the ones out in the spotlight, (extravehicular activities) are very much a team effort, and it's always…

France 24

🔴Live: Sophie Adenot becomes first French female astronaut to venture outside ISS

The first spacewalk by a French woman was successfully completed after nearly six and a half hours outside the International Space Station on Tuesday. French President Emmanuel Macron called astronaut Sophie Adenot, 44, "the embodiment of French pride". Adenot and her American colleague Anil Menon worked outside the ISS to…

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French astronaut Adenot takes giant leap with historic spacewalk

French astronaut Sophie Adenot on Tuesday became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk, carrying out a mission to repair a communications system on the International Space Station (ISS).

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