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The Great Leap to Mons Mouton: Unveiling the Wonders of Athena’s Lunar Adventure

The Athena lunar lander, launched from Kennedy Space Center aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, is destined for the moon’s south pole, seeking water ice at Mons Mouton. NASA’s Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment 1 (PRIME-1) aims to extract water ice, paving the

4 March 2025

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SpaceX’s Bold Leap: Are We Really Going to Live on Mars Soon?

SpaceX is dedicated to making Mars a new home for humanity, driven by Elon Musk’s vision. The Starship is designed for deep-space missions, capable of carrying up to 100 passengers. Cost-effective interplanetary travel is a significant goal of the Starship program. Initial

31 January 2025

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Your Guide to the Asteroid Threat: Should You Panic Over 2024 YR4?

The asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 1% collision risk with Earth on December 22, 2032. NASA’s monitoring system tracks this asteroid, which measures between 130 and 300 feet wide. It has a Torino Impact Hazard Scale rating of 3, indicating a notable

31 January 2025

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Is an Asteroid on a Collision Course with Earth? What You Need to Know

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is over 50 meters wide and will come within 66,000 miles of Earth on December 22, 2032. There’s a 1.2% chance of impact, but a 99% likelihood it will pass safely. If it were to hit, it could cause

31 January 2025

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Asteroid Alert: Is 2024 YR4 a Threat to Earth? Find Out What Experts Are Saying

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in late 2032. Classified at Level 3 on the Torino scale, it poses a localized risk rather than a global catastrophe. The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) is actively monitoring the asteroid’s

31 January 2025

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Asteroids: The Next Frontier? Mining Ops in Space

Asteroids offer rich sources of precious metals and essential elements, presenting new mining opportunities in space. Advancements in space technology are making asteroid exploration and potential resource extraction feasible. NASA’s Psyche mission aims to explore a metal-rich asteroid, contributing valuable data for

31 January 2025

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Is an Asteroid Headed for Earth? What You Need to Know About 2024 YR4

A 1.2% chance of impact from asteroid 2024 YR4 is low, with a 99% likelihood of a safe pass. The asteroid measures between 131 and 328 feet in width, comparable to a large building. If it were to collide with Earth, the

31 January 2025

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Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid Could Threaten Earth in 2032 — But Don’t Panic Yet

A significant asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a 1% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid measures between 130 and 300 feet wide and was detected on December 27, 2024. It is listed on NASA’s Sentry risk list, indicating

31 January 2025

Astronomy·Earth·Science·Sun·Uncategorized

Amazing Aurora: Northern Lights Illuminate Central Iowa’s Night Sky

The Northern Lights recently delighted Central Iowa residents with a rare and vibrant display. Amateur astronomers and photographers captured stunning images of the spectacle. To see the lights, maximize chances by timing viewing during dark hours and choosing rural locations with clear

31 January 2025

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NASA’s Record-Breaking Spacewalk: A Stunning Achievement Beyond Earth

NASA astronauts completed a 5.5-hour spacewalk, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. Sunita Williams set a new record for the most cumulative time spent in spacewalks by a woman, totaling 62 hours and 6 minutes. The mission successfully removed a challenging

31 January 2025

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Sunita Williams Makes Space History: A Record-Breaking Spacewalk Beyond Belief

Sunita Williams holds the record for the most time spent on spacewalks by a woman, with a total of 62 hours and 6 minutes. Her recent spacewalk lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes, focusing on vital communications hardware and biological samples. Williams

31 January 2025