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Catch the Celestial Show: A Partial Solar Eclipse at Dawn

26 March 2025

A partial solar eclipse will be visible Saturday in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. Boston residents can view the eclipse from 6:31 a.m. to 7:08 a.m., with the peak at 6:38 a.m. when 43% of the sun is obscured. Weather may

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Astronauts Return from the Stars: Crew-9’s Expansive Expedition

24 March 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed a 286-day mission on the ISS, marking significant advancements in space exploration and science. The astronauts—Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—conducted pioneering experiments. Key research included plant growth in space and stem cell

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Cosmic Leap Forward: Bold Innovations Set the Stage for Humanity’s Next Frontier

23 March 2025

Humanity’s aspiration to live beyond Earth is increasingly feasible, driven by our pioneering spirit and technological advancements. Mars colonization could involve innovative inflatable habitats, compact at launch and spacious when deployed. Space-bound food sustainability may involve converting astronauts’ exhaled carbon dioxide into

Aerospace·News·Space Exploration·Technology

SpaceX’s Bold Plan: Doubling Launches and Redefining the Space Coast’s Soundscape

22 March 2025

SpaceX plans to significantly increase launches from Cape Canaveral, aiming for 120 annual launches from its sites, showcasing a commitment to expanding space access. The FAA’s environmental assessment balances technological advancement with conservation, focusing on Florida’s natural habitats while facilitating infrastructure growth.

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Moon’s New Dawn: A Radio Telescope Revolution Begins on the Lunar Surface

21 March 2025

The Odysseus lander, built by Intuitive Machines, marked a milestone in private sector space exploration by successfully reaching the moon. NASA’s ROLSES-1, a pioneering radio telescope on the moon, aims to explore the cosmic dark ages, potentially redefining our understanding of the

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The Night the Cosmos Danced: Students in Shillong Discover the Universe

20 March 2025

An “Astronomical Outreach for Night Sky-Gazing” event at St. Edmund’s College in Shillong, organized by the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) and the Department of Physics, captivated over 150 students. The evening combined lectures, practical insights, and stargazing, aiming to

Astronomy·News·Science·Space·Space Exploration·Technology·Telescopes

The Secret Horde of Saturn: 128 New Moons Redefine Our Solar System

19 March 2025

Saturn now has 274 confirmed moons, thanks to recent observations at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. 128 newly discovered moons are small, irregularly shaped, and orbit in unconventional paths beyond Saturn’s rings. These tiny satellites are believed to be remnants of ancient cosmic collisions

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The Celestial Spectacle: Venus Dazzles as It Dances Near the Sun

18 March 2025

Venus will undergo a rare inferior conjunction on March 22, 2025, appearing in both the evening and morning skies. This astronomical event occurs approximately every 19.5 months and will showcase Venus just 8.4 degrees from the sun. Observers in the Northern Hemisphere

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Galactic Energy Rockets to New Heights with Ambitious Satellite Launch

17 March 2025

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