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Watch as SpaceX Rocket Lights Up the Night Sky in Spectacular Launch

11 February 2025

A SpaceX rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, sending new Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch was the 23rd mission for the reusable Falcon 9 booster, demonstrating SpaceX’s technological advancements. Spectators across Southern California witnessed the dramatic night launch and captured

News·Planets·Telescopes

Don’t Miss Out: Why Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS Is the Celestial Event of the Year

11 February 2025

Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS is the standout celestial event of the year, discovered in 2024. It passed exceptionally close to the Sun, enhancing its visibility with a bright tail. Currently visible with a +5 magnitude brightness, it offers a unique viewing opportunity.

Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars

Unveiling the Birthplace of Stars: James Webb’s Stellar Discovery

11 February 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a young protostar, HH 30, in the Taurus constellation, a significant find in star and planet formation. HH 30 is a Herbig-Haro object, first observed by the Hubble Space Telescope, and now revisited with Webb’s

Asteroid 2024 YR4·James Webb Telescope·News·Telescopes

Is Doomsday Looming? NASA’s Race Against the Clock to Track Asteroid 2024 YR4

11 February 2025

NASA is using the James Webb Space Telescope to closely observe Asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 2.1% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid was first detected by the ATLAS system in December 2024, with its impact probability

Cosmology·Exoplanets·News·Planetary Science·Planets·Stars

New Cosmic Neighbors! Gaia Unveils Hidden Giants

11 February 2025

The Gaia spacecraft, launched by the European Space Agency, has discovered a massive exoplanet and a brown dwarf. This discovery challenges current theories on planetary formation, particularly with an exoplanet ten times the size of Jupiter. The brown dwarf discovery enhances understanding

News·Planets·Space Tourism·Stars

Starship’s Chaotic Debut: Jubilation, Turmoil, and Environmental Repercussions

11 February 2025

SpaceX’s Starship launch from Boca Chica was a highly anticipated event, drawing a diverse crowd of enthusiasts. The launch initially inspired hope and joy but ended with the rocket losing control and exploding. Despite the explosive end, many viewed the event as

News

Mauritius’ Unexpected Leap Into Space: The Untold Tale of MIRSAT-1

11 February 2025

Paul’s command center plays a crucial role in global communications, connecting diverse groups across the world. Since 2018, Paul has been pivotal in Mauritius’ journey to become a spacefaring nation through the MIRSAT-1 CubeSat project. MIRSAT-1’s launch, enabled by the KiboCUBE program

Cosmic Mysteries·News

Unlocking Cosmic Mysteries: Hubble Spots Supernova SN 2022AAJN

11 February 2025

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of supernova SN 2022AAJN, sparking global excitement. This image provides insight into the final life stages of a massive star far away in a distant galaxy. Researchers are using advanced technology like machine learning

Meteor Showers·News·Planet Parade·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

The Night Sky’s Grand Spectacle: Witness the Rare Seven-Planet Parade

11 February 2025

A rare planetary alignment of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn is occurring on February 28, and it won’t happen again until 2040. The alignment creates a stunning visual display, best viewed as the sun sets, with most planets visible

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Watch as SpaceX Rocket Lights Up the Night Sky in Spectacular Launch

Don’t Miss Out: Why Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS Is the Celestial Event of the Year

Unveiling the Birthplace of Stars: James Webb’s Stellar Discovery

Is Doomsday Looming? NASA’s Race Against the Clock to Track Asteroid 2024 YR4

New Cosmic Neighbors! Gaia Unveils Hidden Giants

Starship’s Chaotic Debut: Jubilation, Turmoil, and Environmental Repercussions

Mauritius’ Unexpected Leap Into Space: The Untold Tale of MIRSAT-1

Unlocking Cosmic Mysteries: Hubble Spots Supernova SN 2022AAJN

The Night Sky’s Grand Spectacle: Witness the Rare Seven-Planet Parade

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