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The Athena Spacecraft Triumphs with Landmark Moon Landing Amidst New Challenges

6 March 2025

Athena successfully landed on the moon’s Mons Mouton, marking a milestone in private lunar exploration by Intuitive Machines. Despite a successful landing, questions about Athena’s stability on the rugged terrain led to a complex data analysis by mission control in Houston. Athena’s

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SpaceX Faces Turbulence as Starship Explodes, FAA Steps In

6 March 2025

Starship, SpaceX’s 403-foot rocket, represents Elon Musk’s vision for interplanetary life and Mars colonization. The recent mishap over the Caribbean Sea draws intense scrutiny from the FAA and highlights regulatory challenges. SpaceX is upgrading the upper stage spaceship for reliability and plans

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Embark on a Celestial Quest at the Door Peninsula: Total Lunar Eclipse and Messier Marathon Await

6 March 2025

The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) presents a series of celestial events in March, ideal for both seasoned astronomers and beginners. On March 11, Jim Gallt from DPAS will discuss “Spectroscopy 2,” utilizing the ALPY 600 spectroscope to explore the mysteries of

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Explore the Cosmos at the Tucson Astronomy Festival: A Celestial Spectacle in 2025

6 March 2025

Arizona skies transform into a celestial show on March 22 at Tucson’s Brandi Fenton Memorial Park during the Tucson Astronomy Festival. The festival, starting at 3 P.M. MST, invites everyone to explore cosmic wonders, from solar flares to starry night spectacles. Attendees

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How a New “Athena” Effort Could Change the Future of Moon Exploration

6 March 2025

Intuitive Machines is set to launch its second Moon landing mission with the Nova-C lunar lander, named Athena, targeting the Mons Mouton region near the lunar south pole. Athena carries NASA’s Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) to search for water ice,

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Intuitive Machines Aims for Second Lunar Triumph with Athena Lander

6 March 2025

Intuitive Machines Inc. is set for its second moon landing with the Nova-C lander, Athena, slated to touch down on Thursday afternoon. Athena’s mission marks a significant advancement in lunar exploration, symbolizing human ingenuity and ambition. The mission strengthens the collaboration between

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Astronauts’ Return from Space: Facing the Aftermath of Weightlessness and Radiation

6 March 2025

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month mission on the ISS. Their return was delayed due to a thruster malfunction, which prolonged their exposure to the harsh conditions of space. Prolonged

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Unveiling the Heavens: Rare Celestial Events to Watch in Your Lifetime

6 March 2025

The Long Solar Eclipse of 2027 will occur on August 2, offering nearly six and a half minutes of totality in northern Africa, unmatched until 2114. Asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass Earth on April 13, 2029, at only 31,000 kilometers away, visible

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Unlock the Cosmos in 2025: Five Celestial Marvels You Can’t Miss

6 March 2025

2025 offers an extraordinary lineup of astronomical events for sky-watchers, highlighted by rare celestial spectacles. The year begins with a ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 13-14, visible across the Americas and parts of Europe. A Partial Solar Eclipse graces the