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On Tuesday, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS), just under a day after its launch from Florida. This mission, like many before it, delivered around 2, 700 kilograms of supplies and science experiments to the orbiting laboratory. With this voyage, SpaceX

Mysteries of Cosmic Jets Revealed by NASA's X-ray Telescope

In a surprising discovery, astronomers found that the bright "blobs" within a jet from a nearby black hole seem to speed up when viewed in X-rays compared to radio waves. This intriguing find comes from studying data collected over decades by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The lead researcher, Da

Mysterious Lights Over Duluth: What Were They?

Last Wednesday night, just before Halloween, Duluth residents spotted an unusual sight in the sky. An object, described as having a green glow, silently moved across the night sky. A video shared by a friend from upper Lincoln Park showed this peculiar event. People took to Reddit to discuss and fig

When to Watch: Taurid Meteor Shower's Best Times

You might spot some amazing shooting stars this fall! The Taurid meteor shower will be visible soon. NASA says it's one of the biggest meteor showers, thanks to Comet Encke. This comet left a bunch of space debris behind, and when Earth passes through it, we see a show! The shower has two parts: the

Wooden Satellite Takes a Trip to Space

Imagine a tiny box made of magnolia wood floating in space. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real experiment! Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have sent a wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station (ISS). In about a month, it will be released into space to

Wood Reaches New Heights: World's First Wooden Satellite Launches from Japan

Have you ever wondered what material could be used to build houses on the moon or Mars? Well, a team from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry has an answer: wood! They've launched the world's first wooden satellite into space to test the idea. The tiny satellite, named LignoSat, is no bigger

Wood in Space: A New Building Material?

Ever thought of building a house in space? Scientists are now testing if wood can handle the harsh conditions of space. A wooden satellite, named after the Latin word for wood, LignoSat, was recently sent into orbit. It will spend the next six months being exposed to space to see how it holds up. T

Space Mission Brings Holiday Cheer and Wooden Satellite to Space Station

A SpaceX rocket took off from Florida on a Monday evening, carrying an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship. This ship is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) with essentials like food, supplies, and even some holiday treats for the crew. The launch happened from the historic Pad 39A at Kennedy Sp

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Fate of Comet C/2024 S1

Imagine you're a comet, braving the fiery dance with the sun. That's what Comet C/2024 S1 tried to do. Discovered in September, this icy wanderer earned itself the nickname "Halloween comet" due to its timing. But as it got closer to the sun, things started to get hot. Really hot. Like, so hot that

NASA to Restart Spacewalks in 2025 After Spacesuit Repairs