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Elon Musk’s Bold Vision: Say Goodbye to the ISS and Hello to Mars

20 February 2025

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is tasked with guiding the International Space Station (ISS) to a safe deorbit into the Pacific, targeted no earlier than 2030. The ISS, a symbol of global collaboration since 1998, will end its mission, clearing the way

Cosmology·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Phoenix Cluster: A Cosmic Phoenix Defying Expectations

20 February 2025

The Phoenix Cluster, 5.8 billion light-years away, challenges cosmic understanding by forming 1,000 stars annually. This galaxy cluster, once considered “dead,” revitalizes theories on star birth in aging galaxies. Unlike typical clusters, the Phoenix Cluster defies expectations by utilizing warm gas to

News

A New Era for Asteroids! Revolutionizing Space Mining

20 February 2025

Asteroid mining is emerging as a viable solution to Earth’s depleting resources, offering access to valuable metals and water for space missions. Advancements in AI and robotics enable autonomous spacecraft to land, map, and extract resources from asteroids, reducing human risk and

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News

Asteroid’s Path Calms Worries as Odds of Earth Collision Drop

20 February 2025

An asteroid named 2024 YR4 initially raised concerns with a 3.1% probability of Earth impact, now reduced to 1.5% by NASA and 1.38% by ESA. Discovered by a telescope in Chile, the asteroid measures between 130 to 300 feet and could cause

News·Space Tourism

SpaceX Rocket Debris Rains Down in Europe: Are We Running Out of Luck?

20 February 2025

Residents of Poland and Ukraine witnessed significant debris, including large charred fragments, from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. Similar sightings occurred from England to Denmark, prompting concerns over the increasing frequency of space debris incidents as SpaceX’s launch activities

News·Starlink Satellites·Stars

Spectacular Starlink Surge: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Aims to Transform Global Connectivity

20 February 2025

The Falcon 9 rocket is launching for the 16th time from Cape Canaveral with an impressive 95% chance of favorable conditions. Over 20 Starlink satellites will be added to the expansive low-Earth orbit network, enhancing global connectivity. The rocket has previously supported

Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Cosmic Feast: Hidden Black Holes Discovered in Dwarf Galaxies

20 February 2025

Astronomers have discovered numerous black holes within dwarf galaxies using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). This discovery sheds light on intermediate-mass black holes, which bridge the gap between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. Dwarf galaxies are crucial for understanding the evolutionary

Meteor Showers·News·Starlink Satellites·Stars

Spectacular Sky Show: SpaceX Rocket Debris Lights Up European Night

20 February 2025

A stunning celestial event occurred, captivating observers across Germany with a fiery display in the night sky. The spectacle featured the re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage, creating an extraordinary visual of orange and golden hues. Residents in Essen,

Mars Exploration·News

The Game-Changer in Space Travel. Falcon 9’s Next Leap

20 February 2025

Falcon 9’s enhancements focus on the new Hyper-Precision Landing System (HPLS), improving landing accuracy significantly. HPLS utilizes machine learning and real-time data to reduce landing variance to within meters, benefiting target-specific missions. SpaceX collaborates with AI experts to develop an autonomous mission