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China’s Space Dream Hits Legal Wall: Chile Blocks Controversial Observatory

A proposed Chinese-Chilean collaboration for a space observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert has been halted due to legal and geopolitical challenges. The project faced legal issues as Chilean law prohibits private institutions from creating international agreements for astronomical purposes. The Ventarrones site,

21 April 2025

Astronomy·News·Space Exploration

Astronomers Uncover a Colossal Cosmic Mystery Just Beyond Our Galaxy

Astronomers have detected the closest supermassive black hole outside the Milky Way, within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). This finding emerged from studying “hypervelocity” stars, high-speed stars leaving the Milky Way, with some ejected by the Milky Way’s black hole and others

3 April 2025

Nature·News·Space·Travel

Revealing Antarctica’s Mysteries: Civilian Space Tourists Unveil Stunning Polar Views from Space

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon adds a new chapter to space exploration with civilian astronauts orbiting Earth and viewing its polar ice caps from a polar orbit. Crypto magnate Chun Wang orchestrates the groundbreaking mission, providing unprecedented views of Antarctica and sharing the experience

3 April 2025

Astronomy·News·night sky·Stargazing

The Night Sky’s Hidden Treasures: Why April is a Stargazer’s Dream

April transforms from rainy days to enchanting celestial views ideal for skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere. The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers peak between April 20-26, with the Lyrids showing 18 meteors per hour and Eta Aquarids moving at 41 miles

3 April 2025

Astronomy·Meteor Showers·News·Space Events

An April Night Sky Extravaganza: Meteor Showers, Planetary Alignments, and More Await

The Lyrids meteor shower peaks in late April, showcasing up to 18 meteors per hour, best viewed post-moonset and pre-dawn. The Eta Aquarids, associated with Halley’s Comet, offer up to 50 meteors per hour from late April to May 21, visible in

2 April 2025

Astrobiology·News·Space Exploration

From Stars to Stage: Aomawa Shields’ Epic Journey to Find Life Beyond Earth

Aomawa Shields seamlessly blends her dual passions for astronomy and the arts, underscoring her innovative pursuit of extraterrestrial life. Her research concentrates on Europa, a moon of Jupiter, speculated to house a vast ocean beneath its icy surface—potentially nurturing alien life. The

2 April 2025

Astronomy·News·Space Travel

Beyond the Stars: The Hidden Hazards of Space Travel

Space exploration involves navigating significant dangers, from launching on powerful rockets to surviving the harsh environment beyond Earth’s protective atmosphere. Radiation from solar particles and galactic cosmic rays presents severe health risks for astronauts, counteracted by spacecraft shielding. Microgravity conditions in space

2 April 2025

Astronomy·Cosmic Phenomena·News·Space Exploration

Peering into the Cosmic Cradle: The Atacama Telescope’s Unprecedented Glimpse into the Universe’s Primordial Dawn

The Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) has captured images of the universe just 380,000 years after its formation, providing unprecedented insights into its infancy. Two images reveal both the initial density fluctuations of primordial gases and the dynamic motion of these gases, deepening

2 April 2025

Future Trends·Human Reproduction·News·Space Exploration

Are We Ready for Space Babies? The Future of Human Reproduction Beyond Earth

The quest to settle on Mars and beyond raises significant questions about human reproduction in space. Mars, located 140 million miles from Earth, poses endurance and logistical challenges for human missions lasting over three years. Space environments introduce biological obstacles, with microgravity

2 April 2025

Astronomy·Education·News·Science

Sparkling Night: Discover the Winter Hexagon’s Celestial Diamonds

The Winter Hexagon is a captivating geometric figure composed of the brightest stars in the northern sky, attracting both seasoned stargazers and newcomers. Sirius, the Dog Star, stands as the brightest star in the entire celestial dome, located at the apex of

31 March 2025

News·Space Exploration·Technology

The Hidden Channels: How SpaceX Navigates Chinese Investments

SpaceX navigates a complex landscape of global finance and national security, balancing Chinese investments with U.S. regulatory mandates. Offshore channels, such as those in the Cayman Islands, facilitate discreet entry points for Chinese investors into SpaceX, raising national security concerns. Investor Iqbaljit

30 March 2025