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Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez is headed to space alongside Gayle King and Katy Perry
- Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, will lead an all-women space flight on a Blue Origin spaceship.
- The crew includes Gayle King, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, and Kerianne Flynn.
- The 11-minute journey will take the crew beyond the internationally recognized boundary of space.
- This marks the first all-female space crew since 1963 and the 11th human flight with Blue Origin's New Shepard program.
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The biggest fear of NASA is coming
- NASA is increasingly focusing on the risks posed by near-Earth objects (NEOs) and taking steps to defend the planet.
- Over 25,000 NEOs have been identified, with some capable of causing catastrophic damage if they were to impact Earth.
- Asteroids passing within 1.3 astronomical units of Earth are considered 'potentially hazardous,' prompting intensified tracking efforts.
- The consequences of a large asteroid impact could be global, akin to events like the one that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
- NASA's planetary defense team monitors thousands of objects, like asteroid YR4, to assess potential impact risks.
- While YR4 initially had a concerning probability of impact, further analysis reduced the risk significantly.
- Despite mitigation efforts for YR4, NASA continues to monitor other potentially threatening asteroids such as 2025 DN6 and 2025 DT1.
- Efforts like the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) demonstrate techniques for deflecting asteroids on a collision course with Earth.
- NASA is exploring various planetary defense strategies, including potential nuclear deflection methods for larger asteroids.
- As new asteroids are discovered, NASA's commitment to early detection, understanding compositions, and testing deflection methods remains strong.
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NASA Selects Participating Scientists to Join Lucy Asteroid Mission
- NASA has selected eight participating scientists to join its Lucy mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids.
- These asteroids are remnants of our early solar system trapped on stable orbits associated with — but not close to — the planet Jupiter.
- The selected participating scientists will become mission science team members for the four major asteroid encounters that the Lucy spacecraft will have in the L4 swarm in 2027 and 2028.
- The Lucy mission is the 13th mission in NASA's Discovery Program.
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Why is Mars red? Scientists may have been wrong all along
- Mars has long intrigued scientists with its red hue, thought to come from iron-rich minerals like rust on Earth.
- New research challenges the belief that hematite is responsible for Mars' color, pointing to ferrihydrite instead.
- Ferrihydrite, a mineral formed in cool water, dominates Mars' reddish dust according to a recent study.
- This suggests Mars may have had a period of water activity before becoming dry and cold.
- Data from Mars missions and laboratory simulations support the presence of ferrihydrite in Martian dust.
- The discovery of hydrogen in the dust implies water was chemically bound within the particles.
- Analysis of Martian dust composition indicates past chemical alterations involving water.
- The presence of ferrihydrite hints at conditions suitable for microbial life on ancient Mars.
- NASA's Perseverance rover is collecting samples for future return missions to further analyze Mars' dust.
- Ferrihydrite's role in Mars' reddish hue continues to spark interest, awaiting confirmation from direct sample analysis.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Just 2 days left to save up to $1,130
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Just 2 days left to save up to $1,130 on tickets.
- Disrupt 2025 celebrates 20 years of innovation and takes place on October 27-29 in San Francisco.
- Attendees can experience Main Stage talks, participate in breakout sessions, and network with industry experts.
- Startup Battlefield offers the opportunity to see innovative startups compete for a $100,000 prize.
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The best telescopes for beginners in 2025
- Standard telescopes are cool, but beginners may prefer simpler options like the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ.
- The article presents the best telescopes for beginners, featuring models for amateur astrophotography, children, splurging, and budget options.
- Considerations like stability, ease of use, and purpose were key in selecting the best telescopes for beginners in the article.
- The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ stands out for its guided experience using a smartphone app, ideal for beginners.
- The Koolpte 90900mm is recommended for amateur astrophotography, featuring remote picture-taking for stable shots and advanced fine-tuning options.
- For children, the Celestron FirstScope (National Park Edition) is highlighted as a user-friendly and portable choice for young stargazers.
- The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a splurge-worthy option with a Motorized GoTo Mount and DSLR camera attachment capability for advanced functionalities.
- The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a budget-friendly telescope suitable for beginners, featuring a classic design and easy setup.
- Factors like magnification, optical design, mounting, setup, stability, price range, and size should be considered before buying a telescope for beginners.
- Telescopes under $500 are affordable options for beginners, offering a good starting point to explore the hobby before investing in more advanced equipment.
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Is T Coronae Borealis About to Light Up?
- T Coronae Borealis (‘T CrB’) is late to its expected brightening event, but recent research suggests an imminent outburst.
- T CrB, also known as the 'Blaze Star', is a recurrent nova that brightens once every 80 years.
- Located about 2,000 light-years away, the star typically spends most of its time below +10th magnitude.
- Although it's not expected to be the brightest star ever, its outburst will still be a rare and interesting celestial event.
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Liftoff! NASA Tech, Science En Route to Moon with Intuitive Machines
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander and NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer from Kennedy Space Center, aiming to advance lunar exploration and future crewed missions.
- The IM-2 mission is part of NASA’s CLPS initiative, delivering technology and science demonstrations to Mons Mouton on the Moon's South Pole.
- NASA's acting Administrator highlighted the significance of these missions in expanding capabilities and preparing for future lunar exploration and missions to Mars.
- NASA's CLPS investigations aim to study potential lunar soil volatiles and deploy a Laser Retroreflector Array for spacecraft reference on the lunar surface.
- The Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft will map water distribution on the Moon to support future human and robotic missions while contributing to understanding planetary water cycles.
- Included in the IM-2 mission payloads are experiments like PRIME-1 for lunar resource analysis, Laser Retroreflector Array for precise laser ranging, and Micro Nova Hopper for lunar surface surveying.
- Nokia's Lunar Surface Communications System will demonstrate cellular communications for future Moon infrastructure.
- These advancements align with NASA's Artemis campaign, focusing on planetary exploration, water resource discovery, and sustainable human missions.
- The IM-2 mission signifies progress in science and technology demonstrations for lunar exploration and future space missions.
- For more information on NASA's CLPS initiative, visit https://www.nasa.gov/clps.
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The History and Evolution of Spacesuits
- The history and evolution of spacesuits can be traced back to high-altitude pressure suits developed for military pilots in the 1930s and 1940s.
- During the Gemini program, NASA developed the Gemini G4C suit, enabling astronauts to perform the first American spacewalks.
- The Apollo missions marked a major leap in spacesuit design with the Apollo A7L suit, allowing astronauts to walk on the Moon.
- As space exploration continues to advance, new spacesuits like NASA's xEMU and commercial spaceflight companies' innovative designs are being developed for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Previously unseen phenomenon spotted in galaxy 12.9 billion light-years away
- The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized the study of the universe by detecting near-infrared light, unveiling details of distant galaxies previously considered unobservable.
- Recent findings have not only mapped ancient galaxies' structures but also revealed unique features that challenge existing models of early cosmic development.
- One galaxy, 12.9 billion light-years away, dubbed GS-NDG-9422, displays a peculiar light pattern where gas shines brighter than stars, indicating a rare transitional stage in galaxy evolution.
- Spectral data analysis of GS-NDG-9422 suggests stars with temperatures exceeding 140,000 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly hotter than those typically observed.
- The presence of a Balmer jump in 9422's spectrum, a phenomenon indicating high-energy young stars influencing surrounding gas, adds to its uniqueness at high redshifts.
- Extreme temperatures in 9422 enable less common emissions such as two-photon and free-bound emissions to rival or surpass stellar light, providing insights into the galaxy's extraordinary nature.
- Galaxy 9422's exotic stellar populations may help understand the transition of galaxies from primordial to familiar forms, shedding light on the universe's early evolution.
- The study of 9422 in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society explores its potential brief, intense phase of star formation that outshines its stellar emissions.
- Astronomers are investigating if similar conditions in 9422 exist in other early universe galaxies, aiming to reshape our comprehension of cosmic history's first billion years.
- The quest for new discoveries with the James Webb Space Telescope in this inaccessible time in the universe points towards exciting times ahead for cosmic exploration.
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'It's extremely worrisome.' NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cut just 4 years after launch
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is facing potential 20% budget cuts midway through its primary mission, despite high demand from astronomers.
- The budget cuts would impact all aspects of the observatory's operations, managed by the Space Telescope Science Institute.
- The mission has been asked to prepare for significant operational budget cuts starting later this year.
- The $25.4 billion budget for 2025 includes funds for the Webb, Hubble, and Chandra observatories, with potential cuts for Hubble as well.
- Unlike Hubble and Chandra, Webb, which launched in 2021, is in its prime and could last 20+ years.
- Webb has exceeded expectations since its launch, making significant discoveries and delivering cutting-edge science.
- The potential cuts may affect the telescope's ability to perform science, review proposals, data analysis, and engage with the scientific community.
- Operational costs set low in 2011, coupled with higher inflation rates and funding constraints, have contributed to the budget challenges.
- NASA's Webb telescope has been hailed for fulfilling its promise, observing distant galaxies and exoplanets with outstanding performance since launch.
- Under the proposed cuts, impacts across the mission's operations may be felt as early as October, affecting various teams and observatory functions.
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Rolls-Royce stock hits record high after meeting profit targets 2 years early
- Rolls-Royce shares surged after meeting profit targets two years ahead of schedule in its annual results.
- Revenue rose 16% to £17.8 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of £17.3 billion.
- Rolls-Royce announced a £1 billion share buyback, boosting investor confidence.
- Stock rose almost 20% to a record high, valuing Rolls-Royce at £64 billion.
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Sights on a new flyby for New Horizons
- NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, after its close flyby of Arrokoth in 2019, has detected high dust levels, suggesting an extended Kuiper Belt or a possible second one.
- Ground-based telescopes are searching for additional Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) for New Horizons to explore, reinforcing the idea of a larger Kuiper Belt.
- Scientists plan to use the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory and NASA's Roman Space Telescope to continue the search for a new flyby target in the late 2020s or 2030s.
- New Horizons has enough fuel and power to operate until the 2040s and is expected to cross the termination shock, reaching interstellar space in the near future.
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MISSION TO MARS 49 missions by 9 nations have been attempted to Mars since 1960.
- 49 missions by 9 nations have been attempted to Mars since 1960.
- Mars is about half the size of Earth and the moon is about half the size of Mars.
- Venus and Mars are the most like Earth among all the planets in the solar system.
- Approximately 70% of the Earth is covered with water.
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SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts’ journey to orbit starts now (sort of)
- SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts have entered quarantine before their journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
- The quarantine is to ensure the crew don't carry illnesses to the ISS and they receive vaccinations against common diseases.
- The Crew-10 members will spend approximately six months aboard the space station, conducting research and spacewalks.
- Upon returning, Crew-9 astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams will also head home after their extended stay.
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