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SpaceX Aims to Launch Uncrewed Starships to Mars in Two Years

September 9, 2024

SpaceX is preparing to launch its first uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, aligning with the ideal timing for space travel between Earth and Mars, known as the Earth-Mars transfer window. Elon Musk, the CEO of ..

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NASA’s DART Mission May Create First Human-Made Meteor Shower

September 9, 2024

NASA’s DART mission made history by successfully crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. This marked a major step forward in protecting Earth from possible asteroid impacts by testing ways to change the direction of threatening space objects. What ..

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Study Reveals Potential Collision Risk for Asteroid Apophis

September 9, 2024

A new study has raised concerns regarding the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis, previously considered unlikely to collide with our planet. Canadian astronomer Paul Wiegert’s findings introduce a new variable that could potentially alter its trajectory. Introduction to 99942 Apophis 99942 ..

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Saturn’s Rings to Disappear Temporarily in March 2025

September 7, 2024

In March 2025, Saturn’s rings will seem to “disappear” when viewed from Earth. This is an optical illusion caused by the way Saturn tilts and moves around the Sun. The planet’s tilt and orbit make its rings visible at different ..

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New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu

September 7, 2024

A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, has been discovered in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the region and brings the total number of Carrhotus species in India to 10, ..

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India Successfully Launches Agni-4 Ballistic Missile in Odisha

September 7, 2024

India recently conducted a successful test of the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), confirming the missile’s performance and technical abilities. What is ..

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Why Planes Avoid the Tibetan Plateau?

September 6, 2024

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the “Forbidden Plateau,” is a massive region with unique challenges that make it very difficult for airplanes to fly over. Its high altitude, dangerous weather, lack of emergency landing areas, and limited air traffic control ..

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New Antarctic Dragonfish Species Discovered by Researchers

September 6, 2024

Antarctica’s waters are incredibly rich in marine life, with many species still unknown to science. Recent research by William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science has revealed a new species of fish in the Antarctic Peninsula. This new species ..

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