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Ontario Wildfire Creates Giant Smoke Plume Seen Thousands of Feet Above Ground

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has spread across Canada and the US Northeast, prompting air quality warnings and health alerts. Evacuations and health risks are compounded by an ongoing heatwave.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet in Beta Pictoris system

Astronomers found a giant exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, using Webb Telescope's spectroscopy. This planet was hidden within a dusty debris disk, making it hard to see. Its unique atmospheric chemical signature revealed its presence to scientists. This discovery marks a new method for finding planets around distant stars. Researchers will…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

SpaceX stacks massive Starship rocket ahead of July 20's Flight 13 test launch (video)

SpaceX has stacked the two stages of its giant Starship rocket ahead of the Flight 13 test launch, which is scheduled to occur on Monday evening (July 20).

Space · Jul 16

SpaceX will now try to launch critical Starship Flight 13 test today after delays. Here's what to expect.

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 24), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

Space · Jul 16

NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. What does it mean?

NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed an unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. This striking network of polygon-shaped ridges stretches across a light-toned rock formation. Scientists are also examining dark-toned rocks scattered across the terrain. These formations may offer clues about Mars' ancient environmental conditions. The discovery adds to the planet's growing…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

NASA is busy preparing for Artemis III, the next crewed mission of its moon program launching on the massive SLS rocket next year. Hardware is coming together and agency personnel have begun launch scenario sims inside mission control.

Space · Jul 15

'Hello from the ISS': Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first message from space

Anil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing deep appreciation for the support from family, colleagues, and friends in the space community. He is a historic figure as the first Malayali astronaut for NASA, currently engaged in an eight-month mission…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life's origins

"Thanks to the homeowner’s quick reaction, these are the most pristine CM1/2 meteorites we know of."

Space · Jul 15

Wally Funk obituary

Pioneering American aviator who was the oldest woman to fly into space aged 82 in 2021

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?

The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health researcher, I think something far more interesting happened.

The Conversation · Jul 15