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Nasa wants to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon, reports claim

Space agency has suggested that reliable power will be key to plans to live on the Moon and eventually Mars

The Independent UK

Alien life on Mars or Europa could survive off cosmic rays instead of the sun, scientists suggest

Electrons released when cosmic rays strike water-ice can provide energy for microbes and facilitate the formation of complex organic molecules.

Space

Negligence of Titan tour operator chief contributed to implosion deaths – report

The US Coast Guard published its lengthy investigation report on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show

The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.

Space

Titan disaster report: 'Toxic work culture' and OceanGate boss Stockton Rush's 'negligence' contributed to submersible deaths

US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation concludes ‘the loss of five lives was preventable’

Evening Standard

Did Today Feel Shorter? Earth's August 5 Rotation Shaved Off Over a Millisecond — Without You Even Noticing

August 5 marked the third shortest day of the summer, as Earth's rotation sped up by over a millisecond. Experts warn that these subtle time shifts could lead to major long-term effects.

International Business Times UK

Solar farms could help find dangerous asteroids, scientist says

By transforming idle heliostats into asteroid detectors, scientists aim to develop a cost-effective method for spotting faint, fast-moving space rocks.

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'Alien' Comet Is A Spaceship In Disguise Says Harvard Scientist - And It's Headed To Earth

Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests comet 3I/ATLAS could be alien tech, but most scientists say it's a natural interstellar object with no threat to Earth.

International Business Times UK

History made as Scottish rocket firm hits 'major milestone' with launch licence

A SCOTTISH aerospace company has made history ...

The National (Scotland)

James Webb Space Telescope revisits a classic Hubble image of over 2,500 galaxies

The image reveals over 2,500 galaxies, many of which are seen as they were during the first billion years of cosmic history.

Space

You can design the wheels for NASA's next moon vehicle with the 'Rock and Roll Challenge

NASA is calling on the public to help shape the future of lunar exploration by designing the next generation of wheels capable of navigating the moon's harsh terrain.

Space

NASA's Europa Clipper radar passes key test during Mars flyby

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft successfully tested its ice-penetrating radar system during a close flyby of Mars earlier this year.

Space

Moonquakes could pose threat to future lunar bases, scientists say

New research suggests moonquakes rooted in ancient fault systems could threaten modern moon missions.

Space

3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun (video)

Space weather forecasters are watching for faint CMEs that could reach Earth later this week.

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Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly

Measuring binary star systems' basic properties has proved exceedingly difficult.

Space

Rocket Lab launches private Japanese radar satellite to orbit from New Zealand (video)

Rocket Lab launched its fifth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS early Tuesday morning (Aug. 5), sending a synthetic aperture radar satellite to orbit.

Space

Mysterious boost to Earth's spin will make today one of the shortest days on record

A strange shift in Earth's rotation is making our days milliseconds shorter — and scientists are racing to understand why.

Space

Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies

Space weather imposes threats on everything from electrical grids to GPS navigation.

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See the moon shine alongside red supergiant star Antares after sunset tonight

The red supergiant star Antares will appear close to the waxing gibbous moon tonight.

The Guardian - AU

Deep impact: touring central Australia’s cosmic craters

The luminous Milky Way is not the only feature that makes space feel close in the Central Desert – you can also witness the aftermath of stars that fell to Earth

Space

Scientists scan famous 'Earthrise' crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system

A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its alien-hunting instruments during a once-in-a-lifetime flyby.

Space

August Moon: Here's what to look for during all 4 major moon phases

Join us on a guided telescope tour of August's moon, featuring distinct targets for each of the four major lunar phases.

Space

Ghana has a rare treasure, a crater made when a meteor hit Earth: why it needs to be protected

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana is well preserved, making it a hotspot for space research.

Space

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station (video)

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission arrived at the International Space Station early Saturday morning (Aug. 2), less than 15 hours after lifting off.

Space

Rookie crewmates kept things fresh for Ax-4 astronaut Peggy Whitson: 'It's always great to relive a little bit of that first time'

Ax-4 commander Peggy Whitson just extended her American duration record on the International Space Station. She also served as coach to the three rookie astronauts who flew with her.

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