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Artemis: NASA awards SpaceX and Blue Origin with key contracts for lunar landers

As part of its Artemis campaign, NASA is increasing its efforts to sustain exploration of the Moon’s surface by awarding additional contracts to SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Ancient galaxies “Shakti” and “Shiva” were discovered in the Milky Way

Astronomers have identified what could be two of the Milky Way's earliest building blocks, "Shakti" and "Shiva".

Astrophysics research in North America

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of the advancements in astrophysics research in North America.

Scientists discover massive “Noctis volcano” and buried glacier ice on Mars

A colossal volcano and a potentially buried glacier ice sheet in Mars' Tharsis volcanic province has been unveiled near the equator of the red planet.

The theory behind sand ripples: Mars and Earth’s surprising connection

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and collaborators from Denmark, Germany, Italy, China, and the US have challenged conventional ideas by proposing a suitable theory explaining the formation of sand ripples on both Mars and Earth.

Examining a meteor fireball: Research challenges claims of alien materials found in ocean

Researchers question the 2014 meteor fireball that was previously identified as "extraterrestrial technological".

The UK invests in space infrastructure

The UK government has announced six groundbreaking projects to strengthen infrastructure and promote collaboration within the space sector.

Massive stars’ radiant influence on planetary formation

Massive stars played a pivotal role in shaping the birth of planetary systems.

Distant lights in space: Fermi Telescope unveils a hidden universe of pulsars

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has illuminated a hidden field of pulsars, revealing 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars with an additional 34 awaiting confirmation These findings mark...

NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers neutron star in remnants of supernova

NASA's James Webb Telescope has found the best evidence yet for the presence of a neutron star at the site of a recent supernova explosion.

NASA is looking for volunteers for a simulated Mars mission

NASA is calling for people to participate in its next one-year Mars surface mission, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration.

Satellite ERS-2 set to reenter earth’s atmosphere

Nearly 30 years after its launch, the European Space Agency (ESA) closely monitors the descent of the uncontrolled satellite ERS-2 as it hurtles towards Earth's atmosphere.

New insights into exoplanet formation

Astronomers from Germany and Switzerland have revealed evidence of how the gap in the size distribution of exoplanets, particularly those around two Earth radii emerges.

Cosmic dust storms: Supernova sparks new understanding

Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism for creating cosmic dust.

New JWST focused study challenges cosmic understanding of the early universe

By analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered a revelation that could reshape our understanding of the early universe.

Quasars’ impact on early universe star formation

The first evidence of a quasar's powerful influence on star formation in the early Universe has been uncovered.

JWST reveals 19 nearby spiral galaxies in stunning clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unleashed fascinating images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of nearby spiral galaxies.

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