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Stellar Whispers: Unveiling A Celestial Dance Beneath the Big Dipper

An eccentric binary star system, consisting of a red dwarf and a white dwarf, emits periodic radio waves near the Big Dipper. This discovery challenges previous theories that linked long-period radio pulses exclusively to neutron stars. The radio emissions are generated by

15 March 2025

News·Stars

Look Up, San Diego! Unveiling Tonight’s Sky Spectacle

The Space Innovation Initiative is set to launch the Aquila-X, a groundbreaking reusable rocket, at 9 PM PST in San Diego. The Aquila-X represents a major advancement in sustainable aerospace technology, capable of multiple launches with minimal refurbishment. This launch aims to

20 February 2025

News·Stars

The Space Strategy Dilemma: Navigating the Chaotic Cosmos

The U.S. Space Force faces uncertainty in defining its mission amid increased space militarization. Overlapping responsibilities with U.S. Space Command and intelligence agencies contribute to strategic confusion. China’s advancing space capabilities highlight the urgent need for clarity in U.S. space objectives. Industry

20 February 2025

News·Space Tourism·Stars

The Sky’s the Limit: NASA’s Jim Free Bids Farewell After a Stellar Career

Jim Free concluded a distinguished tenure at NASA, influencing the agency’s strategic direction and achievements. Under his leadership, NASA oversaw 18,000+ employees and a $25 billion budget, achieving milestones in space exploration. Free advanced the Artemis Accords and initiated NASA’s first lunar

20 February 2025

Cosmic Mysteries·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

Unveiling Quipu: The Universe’s Greatest Marvel Challenges Our Cosmic Understanding

Astronomers have discovered Quipu, a cosmic web spanning 1.3 billion light-years, named after Incan knotted cords and the largest known structure. Quipu, with a mass 200 quadrillion times that of the Sun, could surpass Laniākea, redefining cosmic scales and symmetries. Situated 425

20 February 2025

New Glenn Rocket·News·Stars

SpaceX’s Legal Battle Over Alleged Water Pollution Ends Abruptly

A South Texas environmental group accused SpaceX of illegal pollution at the Starbase launch site near Brownsville. In 2024, the group filed a lawsuit demanding SpaceX halt operations until they followed environmental guidelines. The lawsuit was dropped, highlighting the complexities of regulating

20 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth’s Cosmic Dance with an Intergalactic Bullet

Asteroid 2024 YR4, first observed in Chile, is currently on a path that may intersect with Earth in December 2032, sparking scientific attention. Initial collision risk was estimated at 3%, later reduced to 1.5%, highlighting the fluctuating nature of early asteroid assessments.

20 February 2025

Cosmic Mysteries·Fast Radio Bursts·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

Dead Galaxy Defies Science with Eerie Radio Bursts

The discovery highlights an ancient galaxy emitting mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs), challenging our understanding of cosmic life cycles. FRBs are intense, brief pulses of radio waves, typically originating from young galaxies with active star formation. This anomaly reveals FRBs from a

20 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Unseen Danger: Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Looming Threat to Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 presents a collision risk with Earth, currently at a 3.1% chance by 2032, making it a significant unknown threat. Traveling at 38,000 miles per hour, YR4 measures between 130 and 328 feet, capable of causing catastrophic damage equivalent to

20 February 2025

News·Planets·Stars

The Cosmic Underdog: Pluto Continues to Captivate Despite Planetary Demotion

Pluto, discovered in 1930, continues to captivate despite being reclassified from planet to dwarf planet in 2006. The redefinition of Pluto ignited global debate and further heightened its appeal to the public and scientists. NASA’s New Horizons mission provided iconic imagery of

20 February 2025

Astrobiology·News·Planets·Stars

What Lies Beyond: New Horizons’ Next Giant Leap into Interstellar Space

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft continues its exploration beyond Pluto and Arrokoth, delving into the Kuiper Belt. New Horizons is poised to cross the “termination shock,” where solar winds give way to the interstellar medium. The spacecraft collects valuable data using its instruments,

20 February 2025

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Stars - Page 66

Stellar Whispers: Unveiling A Celestial Dance Beneath the Big Dipper

Look Up, San Diego! Unveiling Tonight’s Sky Spectacle

The Space Strategy Dilemma: Navigating the Chaotic Cosmos

The Sky’s the Limit: NASA’s Jim Free Bids Farewell After a Stellar Career

Unveiling Quipu: The Universe’s Greatest Marvel Challenges Our Cosmic Understanding

SpaceX’s Legal Battle Over Alleged Water Pollution Ends Abruptly

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth’s Cosmic Dance with an Intergalactic Bullet

Dead Galaxy Defies Science with Eerie Radio Bursts

Unseen Danger: Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Looming Threat to Earth

The Cosmic Underdog: Pluto Continues to Captivate Despite Planetary Demotion

What Lies Beyond: New Horizons’ Next Giant Leap into Interstellar Space

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