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Unlocking the Cosmos: Teachers Illuminate Future Astronomers at Cutting-Edge Workshop

22 February 2025

Educators experienced an inspiring workshop focusing on astronomy at a college in Ramkrishna Nagar, transforming their teaching with new insights and enthusiasm. The event featured experts from Assam University, with Prof. Himadri Sekhar Das sharing captivating cosmic stories that urged educators to

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The Asteroid Countdown: Should We Panic About 2024 YR4?

22 February 2025

The “scariest asteroid ever detected,” 2024 YR4, poses an unpredictable collision risk with Earth, racing at 38,000 mph. While current collision chances fluctuate, the potential impact could mirror the devastating Tunguska event of 1908. Possible urban impact scenarios evoke memories of cinematic

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Mystery in the Cosmos! Quipu, the Universe’s Largest Superstructure, Discovered

22 February 2025

Scientists discovered a cosmic superstructure called Quipu, spanning 1.3 billion light-years. Quipu, named after an ancient Andean system, challenges current cosmological models with its complex patterns. Enhanced telescope technology and AI algorithms were crucial in mapping Quipu’s vast scale. This discovery may

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Revolutionizing Space: The 30-Day Voyage to Mars

22 February 2025

A groundbreaking hydrogen-powered plasma electric rocket engine by Rosatom could reduce the Mars journey to just 30 days. The engine uses a magnetic plasma accelerator, achieving speeds of 195,000 miles per hour, revolutionizing space travel efficiency. With 6 Newtons of thrust, it

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The Cosmic Dance: Mercury’s Ascent Above Saturn

22 February 2025

Witness a celestial spectacle as Mercury and Saturn appear close in the west-southwestern sky around 6 p.m. Mercury, positioned below Saturn, will soon ascend and overtake Saturn in the night sky. This “cosmic handshake” invites observers to appreciate the universe’s vast beauty

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This Asteroid Could Change Everything: What You Need to Know About 2024 YRA

22 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YRA poses potential threats with its unpredictable path, especially to the Eastern Hemisphere. Astronomers leverage high-tech tools like AI systems to track and simulate impact scenarios for the asteroid. Kinetic impactor techniques are being developed to alter the asteroid’s trajectory,

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The Lunar Trailblazer’s Quest: Unveiling the Moon’s Watery Secrets

22 February 2025

A joint UK-US research team is launching the Lunar Trailblazer mission to explore the moon’s hidden water resources. The mission will launch from Florida using a SpaceX Falcon rocket and aims to map icy water deposits on the moon’s surface in detail.

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Witness SpaceX’s Nighttime Spectacle as a New Falcon 9 Soars Into the Stars

22 February 2025

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 11:42 p.m. EST, deploying another batch of Starlink satellites. The first-stage booster will land on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone ship in the Atlantic, highlighting Falcon 9’s reusability.

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Starship Explodes: What Does This Mean for Space Travel?

22 February 2025

The recent explosion of a starship during a test flight has prompted a reevaluation of current space exploration engineering practices. The incident highlights the challenges and risks associated with advancing space travel technologies. There is a renewed focus on developing more robust