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Galactic Energy Rockets to New Heights with Ambitious Satellite Launch

Ceres-1 rocket launch marks Galactic Energy’s 17th successful orbit achievement, signaling growth in commercial spaceflight. The launch carried eight satellites into a 535 km sun-synchronous orbit, including six Yunyao-1 satellites for atmospheric data crucial for weather forecasting. Two AIRSAT satellites, with multispectral

17 March 2025

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Unveil the Universe: Discover Tucson’s Dazzling Astro Trail

The Astro Trail in Tucson, Arizona, offers a celestial journey, connecting visitors with observatories, planetariums, and museums. Saguaro National Park provides an ideal location for stargazing and cosmic photography, benefiting from Tucson’s efforts to minimize light pollution. Monthly events along the trail

5 February 2025

Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars

Astounding Discovery: A Gigantic Exoplanet Puzzles Astronomers

Gaia-4b is an unprecedented exoplanet, with a mass 11.8 times that of Jupiter. It orbits a low-mass star located 244 light-years from Earth and has an orbital period of 570 days. Gaia-4b exists in a colder region, farther from its star than

5 February 2025

Cosmology·Galaxies·News·Stars

Discover the Universe’s Biggest Secret: The Astonishing Quipu Structure

The Universe’s largest structure, named Quipu, has a mass of 200 quadrillion solar masses. Quipu measures over 1.3 billion light-years in size, reshaping our understanding of cosmic structures. Structures like Quipu significantly influence their surroundings, impacting measurements and models in cosmology. It

5 February 2025

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Cosmic Symphony in 2025. Planetary Alignment and New Space Tech

A rare planetary alignment featuring Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will occur in 2025, visible to the naked eye. This event presents opportunities for testing new space technologies, particularly advanced propulsion systems like electric or ion thrusters. The gravitational slingshot effect

5 February 2025

Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars

Unlock the Secrets of the Universe: 22 Captivating Astronomy Shows Await

The Angelo State University Planetarium is hosting 22 astronomy shows from February 5 to May 8. Shows run every Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., offering a unique indoor experience of the cosmos. Admission prices are $3 for adults, $2 for children,

5 February 2025

Cosmic Mysteries·News·Stars·Telescopes

Mysterious Cosmic Explosion Unveils Potentially Groundbreaking Discovery

EP240408A reveals a potential new class of cosmic events involving black holes. This phenomenon may represent a jetted tidal disruption event (TDE), with an incidence of only 1% among TDEs. A team of astronomers enhanced their investigation using advanced telescopes like NuSTAR

5 February 2025

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Pittsburgh’s Audacious Moon Mission: Astrobotic Sets Sights on the Lunar South Pole

Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 mission aims to deliver the Astrolab FLIP rover to the lunar south pole, marking a significant advancement in space exploration. The FLIP rover is designed to test innovative technologies, including advanced battery systems and sensors, in authentic lunar conditions. After

5 February 2025

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Starship Explosion: A Setback or a Step Forward? Unveiling the Future of Space Travel

SpaceX’s Starship test explosion sheds light on new pathways for advanced space travel technologies. Test outcomes, even explosive ones, provide critical data on pressure thresholds and material weaknesses. Lessons from tests accelerate the progress towards safer and reliable spacecraft designs. Experts remain

5 February 2025

Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Discover the Bizarre Planet That’s Literally Fluffier Than Cotton Candy

WASP-193b is a gas giant that is 50% larger than Jupiter but only weighs 14% of its mass. Its low density of 0.059 grams per cubic centimeter makes it one of the fluffiest known exoplanets. This discovery challenges existing theories on how

5 February 2025

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Witness the Spectacular Comet of 2025 – C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Lights Up the Sky

The comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is known as the “Great Comet of 2025.” It was visible from notable locations, including the European Southern Observatory in Chile. Stunning images captured its vibrant features and mesmerizing tails created by solar wind. The comet reached

5 February 2025