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A group of women is preparing for a highly publicized Blue Origin space flight, with aims of gender representation. Actress Olivia Munn criticizes the mission, likening it to an extravagant theme park ride rather than a significant step for female astronauts. Munn

SpaceX has moved its headquarters from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas, to be closer to its Starship launch site. The move was influenced by political tensions with California’s state laws, which Elon Musk criticized as business and family unfriendly. SpaceX’s core operations,

Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, rises over 13,800 feet and offers pristine celestial views. The summit, free of light pollution and atmospheric moisture, provides an unrivaled vantage point for stargazing. Home to more than a dozen world-class observatories,

The full moon will align with Spica, a blue giant star, on the night of April 12th. This celestial event will be visible worldwide, visible in the southeast from London and northeast in the Southern Hemisphere. Spica is the brightest star in

The binary white dwarf system WDJ181058.67+311940.94, located 150 light-years from Earth, is poised for a Type Ia supernova event. Type Ia supernovae serve as “standard candles,” helping astronomers measure cosmic distances due to their predictable brightness. This discovery confirms that many Type

A binary star system, located 150 light-years from Earth, consists of two white dwarfs destined for a Type Ia supernova. Known as WDJ181058.67+311940.94, this system reveals crucial insights into the mechanics of Type Ia supernovae. The white dwarfs, remnants of sun-like stars,

The Fram2 mission marked a significant milestone in commercial space travel, achieving a unique 90-degree polar orbit. Australian adventurer Eric Phillips, along with three others, viewed Earth from above both the North and South Poles. The mission was funded by cryptocurrency magnate

Ken Cavagnolo, an astrophysicist and AI specialist, contends for the Zone 1 seat on the Portland School Board, bringing a fresh perspective to the role. Cavagnolo aims to confront the “honesty gap,” where rising graduation rates hide dwindling student preparedness. His platform

Ken Cavagnolo, a retired astrophysicist, enters the race for the Portland School Board, challenging seasoned advocate Christy Splitt for the Zone 1 seat. Cavagnolo brings a fresh perspective, driven by his passion for education and commitment to addressing the “honesty gap”—the disparity

The United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, marking its second and final certification flight, the Cert-2 mission. This mission was crucial for Vulcan’s readiness to carry national security payloads into orbit, solidifying its role in future space transport.