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A Cosmic Visitor: What We Know About Comet 3I/ATLAS

December 20, 2025

In the vast expanse of space, a remarkable guest has arrived. Comet 3I/ATLAS, a celestial traveler from beyond our solar system, has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide. This comet, potentially the oldest ever observed, offers a unique glimpse into the mysteries of our galaxy. On Novemb

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Small Satellites Get a Big Upgrade: NASA's DiskSat Takes Flight

December 20, 2025

NASA has just sent a bunch of flat, disk-shaped satellites into space. These DiskSats could change how small satellites do their job in orbit. The launch happened on December 18 from Virginia. A Rocket Lab Electron rocket carried the four DiskSats into low Earth orbit. These satellites are differen

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Unusual Comet or Alien Tech? Scientists Debate New Space Mystery

November 22, 2025

A strange object named 3I/ATLAS has been making waves in the astronomy world. Recent images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a fuzzy white ball zooming past Mars. This object is special because it's from another star system, not our own. The images were taken from about 19 millio

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China's Space Station Faces Unexpected Challenges

November 15, 2025

China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s

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How AI is Helping Spacecraft Find Their Way on the Moon

November 13, 2025

In the heart of Adelaide, a group of clever minds is working on a game-changing idea. They're developing AI tech to help spacecraft navigate the Moon's surface. This isn't just about the Moon, though. The same tech could be used to explore other planets, as long as there's existing data to compare w

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Is Comet 3I/ATLAS Just a Space Rock or Something More?

October 29, 2025

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is zooming past the sun. Some people think it might be more than just a chunk of ice and dust. One scientist even thinks it could be an alien spacecraft. But is that really possible? The comet's closest approach to the sun happened on October 29. This is a big deal because if

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A Giant Spaceship for a Long Trip to the Stars

August 7, 2025

A team of engineers has come up with a plan for a massive spaceship that could carry thousands of people on a one-way trip to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to ours. This spaceship, named Chrysalis, is designed to travel an incredible distance of 25 trillion miles (40 trillion kilometers) i

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A Child's DNA Joins Grandpa in Space

June 22, 2025

Space enthusiasts and families with loved ones who have passed away have a new option for memorializing their dearly departed. A European company is teaming up with a space burial service. The Exploration Company (TEC) is collaborating with Celestis, a firm that has been sending human remains and

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Psyche's Journey: Overcoming Propulsion Hurdles

June 21, 2025

The Psyche spacecraft is back in action, fully powered and on track to its destination. After a brief interruption in its propulsion system, engineers have successfully restored its capabilities. This spacecraft is on a mission to explore a unique, metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt. In

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The Sun's Wild Dance: A Spacecraft's Close-Up

June 14, 2025

The sun is a star that is always changing. Every 11 years, it goes through a cycle of activity. This cycle includes times of calm and times of chaos. Right now, the sun is in the middle of its most chaotic phase. During this time, the sun's magnetic field flips. This means the north and south poles