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Earth had some close calls...

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This time-lapse sequence, captured with the NACO instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, tracks the motion of stars over nearly two decades as they orbit the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

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Astronomers have discovered the exoplanet TOI-1452 b, about 100 light-years away, that appears to be a strong candidate for a global “water world.” Roughly 70% larger than Earth and orbiting a red dwarf within a binary star system, the planet shows physical characteristics that differ markedly from rocky terrestrial planets. Observations from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), supported by ground-based follow-ups, indicate a density and atmospheric profile consistent with an extensive, planet-wide ocean rather than exposed continents.

If confirmed, this scenario implies a world where water could extend hundreds of kilometers beneath the surface, reshaping assumptions about planetary diversity and habitability. Such environments are of particular interest because liquid water is central to astrobiology, offering parallels to conditions thought to exist on early Earth. Findings like these expand the scope of the search for life, highlighting that potentially habitable environments may arise in forms far different from familiar terrestrial analogues.

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NASA is tracking a small asteroid named 2023 DW, roughly 164 feet in diameter, which has a very low (approx. 1-in-770) chance of impacting Earth on February 14, 2046.

It is currently considered a "1" on the Torino scale, indicating an extremely unlikely event with no immediate cause for public concern.

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NASA captured the exact moment that a star was born. #space

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This is Saturn's hexagonal storm compared to the United States of America. The storm is located around the north pole of Saturn. #space

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Scientists have captured the first ever photo of an electron's whizzing orbit within a hydrogen atom, thanks to a unique new microscopy technique.

You are able to see a real probability distribution of an electron cloud of the hydrogen atom. #physics

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In a dark sky location, you can see around 2,500 to 3,000 stars at once with the naked eye, compared to only a few dozen in a city. The Milky Way appears as a distinct, hazy, luminous band stretching across the horizon.

Beyond countless stars, observers can see planets, constellations, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, and even phenomena like zodiacal light and airglow.

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The "Cosmic Vine" is a massive, 13-million-light-year-long chain of 20 galaxies discovered by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in late 2023, located in the early universe (when the universe was just over 1.5 billion years old).

This ancient structure, existing within a dark matter filament, is crucial for understanding how large galaxies and galaxy clusters form, showing massive, star-formation-stopped (quiescent) galaxies even in the early cosmos, challenging previous theories.

It's a key component of the larger cosmic web, revealing how gravity built the universe's largest structures.

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On November 14, 1984, Astronaut Dale Gardner flew untethered to a defective satellite to capture it while hurtling around Earth's orbit.

Gardner utilized a Manned Manuevering Unit (MMU), a mobile jet-powered backpack, to maneuver to the satellite untearhered. #space

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Rolls Royces's plans to build nuclear reactors on the Moon in 2029 have been halted, potentially indefinitely, due to expired government contracts and lack of potential partners.

The project would send a nuclear reactor to the Moon to power a permanent lunar settlement.

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These images are part of a series of authentic photographs captured inside some of the most breathtaking cave systems on New Zealand’s North Island.

The glowing blue organisms seen here are Arachnocampa luminosa, commonly known as New Zealand glowworms, a species found nowhere else on Earth. Their distinctive blue bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction within their bodies and is used to lure insects into silk strands that hang from cave ceilings like natural traps.

As visitors move through the caves, the glowworms shift position and their brightness subtly fluctuates, creating a dynamic, star-like display that makes the experience visually stunning and immersive.

Photographed by @txmrae

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The image captures a small frog launched high into the air, silhouetted against the intense orange fireball and rolling smoke of a Minotaur V rocket launch. The photograph was taken by one of NASA’s remote, sound-triggered cameras stationed near the launch pad at Wallops Flight Facility.

These cameras are programmed to fire rapid bursts of images the instant they detect the thunderous roar of rocket engines. In one extraordinary frame, the system inadvertently caught the frog mid-flight as the rocket ignited.

NASA later confirmed the photograph is completely authentic and has not been digitally altered. According to experts, the frog was most likely resting in a pool of water from the launch pad’s high-volume deluge system, which is used to reduce acoustic energy and shield the pad from extreme heat. When the rocket engines ignited, the immense pressure wave blasted the amphibian upward into the air.

As for the frog’s fate, NASA released a characteristically dry statement:
“The photo team confirms the frog is real and was captured in a single frame by one of the remote cameras used to photograph the launch.

The condition of the frog, however, is uncertain.”

Later findings show that the frog did not make it, a picture can be found on the second image.

Credit: NASA Wallops Flight Facility / Chris Perry

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This is the Mystic Mountain Nebula. This turbulent cosmic pinnacle lies within a tempestuous stellar nursery called the Carina Nebula, located 7500 light-years away in the southern constellation of Carina. The image marks the 20th anniversary of Hubble's launch and deployment into Earth's orbit.

Streams of charged particles from hot newborn stars in the nebula are shaping and compressing the pillar, causing new stars to form within it. Streamers of hot ionised gas can be seen flowing off the ridges of the structure, and wispy veils of dust, illuminated by starlight, float around its peaks. The pillar is resisting being eroded by radiation.

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‍NASA now says March is the earliest window for a launch of the Artemis II mission after it found a liquid hydrogen leak during a wet dress rehearsal this week.

The space agency had been targeting a February. 8 launch date for the mission, which will send four astronauts on a crewed 10 day journey around the moon.

"To allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal, NASA now will target March as the earliest possible launch opportunity for the flight test," said NASA.

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Here are 6 exoplanets that scientists consider potentially capable of harboring life:

Proxima Centauri b is the closest known exoplanet to Earth at just 4.2 light-years away and orbits within the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. It is roughly Earth-sized and may be capable of supporting liquid water.

TRAPPIST-1e is one of seven Earth-sized planets in the TRAPPIST system located about 40 light-years away and sits firmly in the habitable zone. It is considered one of the most promising candidates for habitability.

Kepler-186f is an Earth-size planet located about 500 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of its star. It was the first Earth-sized exoplanet discovered in a habitable region.

LHS 1140 b is a dense super-Earth located about 40 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. It is one of the best targets for future atmospheric studies.

K2-18b is an exoplanet about 124 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of its star and has water vapor detected in its atmosphere. It is likely a sub-Neptune rather than a rocky planet.

Gliese 12 b is a Venus-size exoplanet located about 40 light-years away that orbits near the inner edge of the habitable zone. It is a key target for studying whether Earth-sized planets can retain their atmospheres.

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2026 will be a spectacular year for meteor showers - here's when to look up!

Meteor showers occur when debris from comets and asteroid pass through Earth's atmosphere, making visible meteor showers from the ground. Meteor showers tend to follow the orbit of the respective comets and asteroids, meaning they are highly predictable.

The Lyrids meteor shower will occur from April 22nd to the 23rd. From May 5th through the 6th, the Eta Aquariids will appear. The Perseids meteor showers will be on the 12th and 13th of August. Following that, the Origins will be from October 22nd to the 23rd. Furthermore, the Leonids will happen the night on November 17th into the 18th. Finally, 2026 will wrap up with the Geminids from December 13th to the 14th.

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The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) has taken the first ever image of a young, Sun-like star accompanied by two giant exoplanets.

Images of systems with multiple exoplanets are extremely rare, and astronomers had never directly observed more than one planet orbiting a star similar to the Sun.

The observations can help astronomers understand how planets formed and evolved around our own Sun.

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This photograph was captured in Norway by Kristoffer Vangen, showing a heart-shaped formation in the northern lights. #astrophotography #astronomy

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In 1977, astronomers detected the Wow! Signal, a mysterious 72-second radio burst from deep space, in the Sagittarius constellation, that has never been heard again.

A new explanation for the signal suggests it was a chance detection of a furious flare crashing into a hydrogen cloud.

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In only 8 days, the first launch window of the Artemis 2 mission will open. If the launch happens on February 6th, it will start a 10 day expedition around the Moon.

The Astronauts will test deep-space, navigation, and life support systems in preparation for a crewed landing on Artemis 3. #space

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9 days marks the first available launch window for Artemis 2, February 6th. The mission will take humans around the Moon to test deep-space systems in preparation for a crewed landing in Artemis 3.

If the Space Launch System (SLS) fails the wet dress rehearsel (WDR) test on February 6th, or cannot launch for any other reason, further launch windows include mid March and early April.

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Artemis 2 rocket moving to its final destination before launch. #space

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The results were revealed in a survey conducted by Gallup in 1999. The results are likely more significant in 2026 with the rebirth of psuedoscience information going around on social media networks.

The survey results showed that around 18% of Americans aged 18-34 do not believe in the Moon landing, compared to just 8% aged 35-54 and 3% aged over 54.

The top reasons that the surveyed Moon landing deniers point to several claims. 41% of those believe the waving flag was evidence the Moon landing was staged. Furthermore, 14% believe there was not enough moisture on the Moon to create a footprint. 12% believe the radiation from the Van Allen belts would have killed the Astronauts. Another 10% believe that shadows from studio lights are visible.

However, Moon landing deniers are favorable with regard to the existance of alien life. Around 75% of those surveyed believe that aliens have visited Earth, compared to 43% if believers.

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Artemis 2 will be the farthest ever human spaceflight in history. Artemis 2 will be flying over 6000 miles past the far side of the Moon, surpassing Apollo 13's distance of 158 miles beyond the Moon.

Furthermore, Artemis 2 will be the fastest spaceflight ever recorded in human history. During re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the Orion capsule will reach speeds up to 25,000 miles per hour.

Additionally, Artemis 2 will be the longest crewed flight test in human history. Artemis 2 will take 10 days to go around the Moon and back, compared with Apollo 8's 6 days.

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The results from a 2018 survey published by YouGov polled 8,215 US adults. Approximately 18% of adults aged 18-24 years have some belief in a flat, or otherwise shaped, Earth. This is staggering considering that only 4% of adults aged 55 or older believe in a flat, or otherwise shaped, Earth.

Of those aged 18-24, around 2% have always believed in a flat Earth, and an additional 2% believe the Earth is flat with doubts. 5% prescribe to a sphetical-shaped Earth, but have doubts in the scientifically-established model.

The remaining 84% of adults aged 18-24 have always believed that the Earth is round, compared to 94% of those aged 55 and older.

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The Artemis 2 crew has entered official quarantine ahead of their historic 10-day journey around the Moon. The Artemis 2 mission marks the first time humans will return to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years.

The quarantine period limits close contact with the public and reduces the chance of infections that could delay the mission. NASA refers to the process as health stabilisation rather than strict isolation. Crew members can still see family, friends and colleagues who follow the same guidelines outlined by NASA.

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Artemis 2 will take four Astronauts around the Moon for around 10 days. The first launch window for the Artemis 2 missions opens on February 6th, with a launch targeted between 9:41PM and 11:41PM EST.

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The International Space Station is over 254 miles above Earth's surface, allowing Astronauts to witness stunning views of our home planet.

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The Artemis 2 mission will send 4 Astronauts around the Moon to test deep-space and life support systems in preparation for an Artemis 3 crewed landing.

The Space Launch System (SLS) is actually built upon some of the hardware of the Space Shuttle, a spacecraft used to help build the International Space Station and flew from 1981 to 2011.

Engineers replaced the winged orbiter with Orion, while stretching the shuttle’s orange external tank into the rocket’s core stage. Four former shuttle main engines power that core.

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NASA Goddard simulation of falling into a black hole. This simulation was generated in a supercomputer.

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The four-person crew will launch from Florida on the SLS rocket and fly aboard the Orion spacecraft, testing all of its life-support, navigation, and other systems in deep space to make sure everything works properly in preparation for future missions.

They will venture beyond the far side of the Moon before completing a lunar flyby. After travelling for nearly 10 days and over 1 million kilometres, Orion will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

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Besides a 24-hour Sun going against their models, some believe that no one can visit Antartica due to being part of a coverup.

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The Astronauts will survive the Van Allen radiation belts the same way the Apollo Astronauts did.

During the Apollo missions, the Astronauts survived the Van Allen radiation belts through the spacecraft's trajectory being designed to go through the thinner areas of the upper and lower belts; this resulted in the Apollo astronauts only being in the belts for around an hour.

Furthermore the Apollo command module had a highly-protective aluminum structute to protect against the high intensity radiation.

Artemis will be able to take advantage of the data collected by the Van Allen Probes (RBSP) to further minimize the radiation that crew members incur.

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The NASA Parker Solar Probe is the first ever spacecraft to reach the solar atmosphere. #space

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The Artemis 2 crew consists of four Astronauts and thousands of engineers, technicians, mission controllers, support staff, and partners cross several organizations.

Reid Wiseman is a NASA Astronaut and the commander of the Artemis 2 mission. Wiseman was selected in 2009 to be a NASA Astronaut, and served as a flight engineer aboard the the International Space Station Expedition 41 mission.

Victor Glover is a NASA Astronaut and and the pilot of the Artemis 2 mission. Glover was selected as a NASA Astronaut in 2013 and has served as the pilot of the Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station.

Christina Koch is a NASA Astronaut and a mission specialist for the Artemis 2 mission. Koch was selected to be a NASA Astronaut in 2013 and has served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station as part of the Expedition 59, 60, and 61 missions.

Jeremy Hansen is a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut and a mission specialist. Hansen was selected to be an ESA Astronaut in 2009 and has served in several analog missions, including NEMO and CAVES, and has trained NASA Astronauts.

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The Moon landing photos do not show stars because the cameras were set to photograph very bright subjects. The Moon’s surface and the astronauts’ white suits reflect strong sunlight, so the cameras used fast shutter speeds and low sensitivity. These settings made faint objects like stars too dim to appear in the pictures.

The astronauts used specially modified Hasselblad cameras with exposure settings similar to taking photos on a sunny day on Earth. When you take a daytime photo, the sky often looks empty even though stars are still there. The same thing happened on the Moon—the stars were present but the camera could not capture them.

If you take one of the Moon landing photos and increase the brightness or contrast, some stars can be seen in certain images. This works because a small amount of starlight was captured, just not enough to be visible at normal settings. The lack of stars in the original photos is a normal result of how cameras work, not anything unusual.

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President Richard Nixon spoke from the Oval Office using a standard telephone connected to NASA’s communication network. His voice was converted into radio signals, transmitted via communications satellites, and routed to NASA’s Mission Control in Houston. From there, the signal was sent through the Deep Space Network (DSN), a global system of large radio antennas in California, Spain, and Australia designed to communicate with spacecraft far beyond Earth orbit.

The message was received by Apollo 11’s Lunar Module, Eagle, using its S-band communication system, which handled voice, telemetry, and television signals. Inside the module, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin heard Nixon through their headsets connected to the onboard communications panel. Armstrong spoke into the microphone while Aldrin listened, with a noticeable but manageable delay due to the vast distance and speed of radio waves.

When Armstrong replied, his voice traveled back through Eagle’s S-band transmitter to Earth. The signal was picked up by the Deep Space Network, routed to Mission Control in Houston, and then sent through terrestrial communication lines back to the White House. Nixon heard the astronauts’ voices only seconds after they spoke, completing the first two-way conversation between Earth and the Moon.

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Artemis 2 marks history for the first person of color, woman, and Canadian venturing beyond low-Earth orbit.

The inclusion of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on Canada's long term partnership with NASA, including providing the Canadarm3 on the lunar Gateway space station.

Artemis 2 will be the first spaceflight for Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Jeremy is a fighter pilot, physicist, and former aquanaut.

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Elon Musk now considers a 2026 Mars mission a "distraction", shifting focus due to delays in orbital refueling, a conplex but crucial step requiring tanker Starships to fuel a Mars-bound vessel in Earth orbit before deep-space travel.

This bottleneck affects both Mars and NASA's Artemis moon missions, as orbital refueling must be proven before Starship can function as the Artemis human lander. SpaceX is working on in-orbit cryogenic fluid transfer and aims for a self-docking demonstration, though timelines are pushed, with 2029 now a potential uncrewed Mars launch window.

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Artemis II will test and demonstrate optical communications to and from Earth using the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System.

The Optical Communications System is a significant upgrade over the radio-based systems used in the Apollo missions, being able to achieve speeds over 240 mbps.

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17 days marks the first available launch window for Artemis II. The mission will take humans around the Moon to test deep-space systems in preparation for a crewed landing in Artemis III.

If the Space Launch System (SLS) fails the wet dress rehearsel (WDR) test on February 6th, or cannot launch for any other reason, further launch windows include mid-March and early-April.

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