An international team, led by astronomers at the University of Sydney, has uncovered the clearest evidence yet for the origin of an unusual class of cosmic signals, thanks to a student astronomer's discovery. This breakthrough identifies a rare stellar system acting as a "natural laboratory" for extreme physics.
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A new lunar race between the US and China seeks to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Extracting oxygen from lunar soil is emerging as a critical technology for life support and rocket propellant, paving the way for future deep-space missions.
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SpaceX has secured a $4.16 billion contract from the Pentagon to build missile-tracking satellites for President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' defense system. These sensor-equipped satellites will detect and track targets from space, with operational capability expected by late 2028.
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SpaceX has been awarded $6.45 billion in new contracts from the U.S. Space Force, providing a significant boost ahead of what is anticipated to be the largest initial public offering in history. These contracts underscore the company's substantial reliance on government partnerships.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket exploded catastrophically during a static fire test in Florida, marking the company's worst failure and one of the largest rocket explosions in U.S. history. The incident is expected to cause an extended pause in the program, impacting future launches for Amazon and NASA.
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NASA is launching three critical missions this year as the initial phase of its ambitious plan to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, targeting a crewed landing at the South Pole by 2028. These missions are the first of many designed to explore vital resources and lay the groundwork for future lunar habitation.
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Astronomers have observed a Sun-sized star believed to have been violently ejected from the heart of the Milky Way by its supermassive black hole. These 'rogue stars' offer a unique opportunity to probe the chemistry of the regions where they originated.
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SpaceX has successfully launched its most advanced Starship to date on a critical test flight, a pivotal step as NASA relies on the colossal rocket to return astronauts to the lunar surface. This upgraded iteration represents a significant leap forward in the development of the fully reusable spacecraft.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have partnered for the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses) to observe the near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close flyby in 2029. This mission aims to study the asteroid's changes under Earth's gravitational influence, enhancing planetary defense efforts.
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Using the cutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has made significant strides in understanding the surface composition of the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b. This research provides crucial insights into the diverse nature of planets beyond our solar system.
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