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When Spain and Portugal Went Dark, Starlink Kept Users Online: It Was ‘Even Better Than Usual’

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SpaceX operates five ground stations in Spain, all equipped with backup power systems.

China and Russia Have an Ambitious Plan: Building a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2028

Space

Nuclear scientists in China have developed a preliminary design for their nuclear reactor, which features several novel aspects.

Einstein Was Right: Astronomers Discover a ‘Dark Matter Bridge’ Using His Predictions

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The recent finding addresses a mystery surrounding the Perseus cluster.

The U.S. Wants to Build an Unprecedented Missile Defense Shield. SpaceX Has the Perfect Technology for It

Space

Unlike Israel’s Iron Dome, the U.S. system will be based on satellite constellations like Starlink.

NASA’s Longest-Serving Astronaut Returns to Earth on His 70th Birthday: What Does This Mean for Space Photography?

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After being extracted from the Soyuz capsule, Don Pettit required medical attention. He’s finally back home safe and sound.

Scientists Suspected That Mars Was Once a Habitable Planet. NASA’s Curiosity Rover Has Just Cleared Up Any Doubts

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The confirmation of an incomplete carbon cycle on Mars has made it clear that a planet’s habitability is fragile.

NASA Safety Panel Issues Strong Warning About the ISS: It’s in a Very Bad State

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Experts believe that the International Space Station is in the “riskiest” state of its existence.

The Webb Telescope Has Been Searching for Extraterrestrial Life for Years. It Has Just Detected the Strongest Signal Yet on the Exoplanet K2-18b

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The space telescope detected the biosignature twice in the atmosphere of the exoplanet, which orbits a red dwarf star in the habitable zone.

12 Years After Mocking SpaceX’s Reusable Rocket ‘Dream,’ Europe’s ArianeGroup Is Developing a Mini Falcon 9

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“They have to wake up on their own,” an Arianespace executive said in 2013 regarding SpaceX’s promise to build reusable rockets.

The Universe Is Becoming Increasingly Chaotic. Scientists Don’t Know Why, Suspect Dark Energy Might Be the Culprit

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A discrepancy in Einstein's theory of gravity suggests the presence of another force operating in the universe.

Pink Moon, Explained: How to Watch and Why the Color Has Nothing to Do With its Name

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The Pink Moon will be visible in North America on Saturday, April 12. Here's what you need to know.

Twenty-three Years Later, SpaceX Wins Its Most Brutal Battle Yet: Becoming the Leading U.S. Military Launcher

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The company, founded in 2002 by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is now the Pentagon’s preferred supplier.

The U.S. Has Detected a Strange Object in Space and Located the Source That Released It: Russia

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In space, each new mysterious object, like the one released by Kosmos 2583, adds another layer of tension to the technological and military rivalry in orbit.

Starlink Satellites Have Revolutionized Modern Warfare. China and Russia Are Developing ‘Starlink Killers’ to Disable Them

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Russia has been testing a system called Kalinka, which is designed to disrupt Starlink communications.

SpaceX’s Valuation Has Reached Such Unprecedented Levels That President Gwynne Shotwell Is Now a Billionaire

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Although SpaceX isn’t publicly traded, its most recent investment round has valued the company at $350 billion.

Researchers Discovered Fungi That Can Metabolize Gold in 2019. They Could Become Crucial for Space Mining

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With gold prices exceeding $3,000 per ounce, there’s growing interest in finding ways to “grow” gold in space.

Researchers Just Found a Lichen Species That Can Live and Thrive on Mars. This Is Why It’s an Incredibly Fascinating Discovery

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While humans may not be able to colonize Mars in the near future, scientists have an idea of the “plants” people could bring with them.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Won’t Kill You, But It Might Hit the Moon. This Is Amazing News

When Spain and Portugal Went Dark, Starlink Kept Users Online: It Was ‘Even Better Than Usual’

China and Russia Have an Ambitious Plan: Building a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2028

Einstein Was Right: Astronomers Discover a ‘Dark Matter Bridge’ Using His Predictions

The U.S. Wants to Build an Unprecedented Missile Defense Shield. SpaceX Has the Perfect Technology for It

NASA’s Longest-Serving Astronaut Returns to Earth on His 70th Birthday: What Does This Mean for Space Photography?

Scientists Suspected That Mars Was Once a Habitable Planet. NASA’s Curiosity Rover Has Just Cleared Up Any Doubts

NASA Safety Panel Issues Strong Warning About the ISS: It’s in a Very Bad State

The Webb Telescope Has Been Searching for Extraterrestrial Life for Years. It Has Just Detected the Strongest Signal Yet on the Exoplanet K2-18b

12 Years After Mocking SpaceX’s Reusable Rocket ‘Dream,’ Europe’s ArianeGroup Is Developing a Mini Falcon 9

The Universe Is Becoming Increasingly Chaotic. Scientists Don’t Know Why, Suspect Dark Energy Might Be the Culprit

Pink Moon, Explained: How to Watch and Why the Color Has Nothing to Do With its Name

Twenty-three Years Later, SpaceX Wins Its Most Brutal Battle Yet: Becoming the Leading U.S. Military Launcher

The U.S. Has Detected a Strange Object in Space and Located the Source That Released It: Russia

Starlink Satellites Have Revolutionized Modern Warfare. China and Russia Are Developing ‘Starlink Killers’ to Disable Them

SpaceX’s Valuation Has Reached Such Unprecedented Levels That President Gwynne Shotwell Is Now a Billionaire

Researchers Discovered Fungi That Can Metabolize Gold in 2019. They Could Become Crucial for Space Mining

Researchers Just Found a Lichen Species That Can Live and Thrive on Mars. This Is Why It’s an Incredibly Fascinating Discovery

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Won’t Kill You, But It Might Hit the Moon. This Is Amazing News

Once-Stranded Astronaut Says That NASA Went Against the Protocol to Save Them: ‘These Folks Are Heroes’

A Bitcoin Billionaire Paid SpaceX to Carry Out the First Spaceflight Around the Poles. He Just Achieved It

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