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NASA’s Swift telescope could crash to Earth as $30 million rescue spacecraft spins out of control

A mission to save NASA's Swift telescope is encountering difficulties. The Link satellite, sent for rescue, has developed thruster problems and is spinning. This malfunction disrupts communications and threatens the urgent $30 million NASA mission. Engineers are working to stabilize Link and restore its ability to reach Swift. The mission's…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in Mars

NASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to return Martian rock samples to Earth for detailed laboratory analysis. Such missions could reveal whether ancient microbial life ever existed beneath the planet's surface or within its long-vanished lakes.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Alien Missile Found on Mars? UFO Researchers Claim NASA Rover Image Uncovers Extraterrestrial War

A NASA Curiosity rover image has sparked claims of an 'alien missile' on Mars, though NASA attributes such formations to natural geological processes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

NASA Chief Says 'We Can't Do It Without Them': Why the 2028 Moon Landing Relies on SpaceX

NASA aims for a 2028 Moon landing, relying on SpaceX's engineering and financial prowess. Administrator Jared Isaacman highlights SpaceX's role in overcoming technical challenges and advancing space exploration.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

NASA fuels its next-gen Roman Space Telescope for August launch

Looks like everything is on track so far for an Aug. 30 launch.

Space · Jul 28

A strange string of a dozen galaxies keeps surprising astronomers with its missing dark matter

Astronomers have discovered a third galaxy without dark matter in a strange string of a dozen dwarf galaxies. A violent collision is likely to blame.

LiveScience · Jul 28

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make history

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dreaming big. Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. His life proved history is never truly finished for anyone. This journey encourages making the…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

5 Space Stocks Face a Brutal Correction: Which Ones Are Still Buys?

After a sector-wide selloff, RKLB, ASTS, RDW, LUNR and VOYG shares are down 50%-72% from highs. Valuations, margins and analyst ratings show which drops reflect real buying opportunities.

MarketBeat · Jul 28

BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029

Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029.

Space · Jul 28

NASA's AI-powered Mission PRAXIS aims to touch Saturn's rings for the first time: Here's how it could solve a decades-old mystery

NASA is exploring a new mission concept called PRAXIS. This robotic explorer aims to directly sample particles from Saturn's rings. Artificial intelligence will enable autonomous navigation and safe particle collection. This mission could answer key questions about ring origins and composition. PRAXIS represents an ambitious step in planetary science exploration.

The Economic Times · Jul 28