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

November 5, 2024

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

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NASA to Restart Spacewalks in 2025 After Spacesuit Repairs

November 5, 2024

In 2025, NASA plans to resume spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) after dealing with a leaky spacesuit issue that paused activities in June. The leak happened when astronaut Tracy Dyson encountered coolant problems just before starting a spacewalk. NASA's Bill Spetch mentioned that t

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New Zealand's Stationary Cloud: The Taieri Pet

November 5, 2024

Imagine a cloud that always shows up in the same place, like a pet waiting for you at home. This unique cloud, known as the Taieri Pet, does just that! It's a seven-mile-long, sausage-shaped lenticular cloud that hangs out above Otago, a region in New Zealand's South Island. Locals have been seeing

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Congress Members Probe Chandra X-ray Telescope's Future

November 4, 2024

Some lawmakers in the U. S. are digging deeper into NASA's plans for the Chandra X-ray Observatory. This telescope has been around for 25 years and its budget is in trouble. In a letter sent to the Chandra X-ray Center director, Patrick Slane, six members of Congress asked for more details about the

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The Secret of Presidential Comfort: A NASA-Inspired Chair Review

November 4, 2024

Imagine sitting in a chair that's been tested by the hands of time, and in this case, the backside of a former U. S. President. That's what I did when I tried out an ergonomic office chair inspired by NASA, the same one used by President George W. Bush. How did I end up in this plush situation? A co

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Voyager 1's 80s Comeback: A Cosmic Tale

November 3, 2024

Ever heard of a cosmic explorer that's been floating around space for nearly half a century? That's Voyager 1, NASA's seasoned traveler. In 2023, it hit a few bumps. Initially, some dodgy coding messed up its messages, but NASA sorted that out. Then, surprise surprise, Voyager 1 went quiet again in

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A Star Comes Back to Life: Halloween's Zombie Star Show

November 1, 2024

You know how some stars die but then come back to life? Well, one of those stars, called T Coronae Borealis, is expected to do just that this Halloween. NASA scientists call it a "zombie star" because it's not really alive, but it acts like it is every 80 years or so. This star has a friend nearby t

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Eerie Trees Take Over North Carolina: The Spread of Saltwater Ghost Forests

October 31, 2024

Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo

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The Fate of the Halloween Comet: A Celestial Disappearing Act

October 30, 2024

In a twist of cosmic fate, a comet dubbed the "Halloween comet" met its end on Monday. Discovered on September 27 by an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Hawaii, this icy, gaseous, and rocky celestial body had sparked interest for its potential visibility during Halloween. However, as

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Moon Mission Update: Artemis 2's Core Stage Arrives in Florida

October 30, 2024

NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon is making significant progress. The core stage of the Space Launch System rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, July 23. This massive rocket stage, measuring 212 feet (65 meters), was transported by NASA's Pegasus barge from New Orleans ov