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Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS' 'near-death encounter' with the sun may have blown it apart, new photos suggest

New photos of comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) suggest that it could be disintegrating due to "thermal stress" from its recent slingshot around the sun. However, its fate is still unclear.

LiveScience

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows us how to change a Nikon Z9 lens in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station

Don Pettit, 69, is known for his stunning astrophotography aboard the International Space Station

Digital Camera World

Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars

Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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'Totally amazing' astronaut photo captures comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS shooting past Earth from the ISS

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has snapped a striking shot of the super-bright comet racing past our planet for the first time in 160,000 years, as it lit up the night skies across the globe.

LiveScience

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week

’New Years Comet’ will appear as bright as Venus – and won’t be back for another 160,000 years

The Independent UK

ISS astronaut captures green auroras dancing over city lights (video)

NASA astronaut Don Pettit continues to give us great views of Earth from the ISS, this time beaming home video of green auroras shimmering over bright city lights.

Space

Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

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Stranded NASA astronaut shares Christmas selfie — but everyone is asking the same question

Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are celebrating the holidays onboard the ISS — but how did they get their Christmas hats?

The Independent UK

24 amazing space images from 2024

Space.com's 24 space images of 2024! The most awe-inspiring space photos of the year from our Space Images of the Day.

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Holiday Photos of Astronauts Stuck in Space For Half a Year Shock Internet: 'They're Wasting Away!'

Social media users were dumbfounded by the appearance of the astronauts who have been stuck in space since June in a newly released holiday photo.

Latin Times

Astronaut Don Pettit talks all things astrophotography from the International Space Station

The inventor of the Zero G Coffee Cup said: “Talking about imagery and astrophotography from space is one of my favorite topics”

Digital Camera World

NASA astronaut uses homemade star tracker to take incredible deep space photo from ISS

NASA astronaut Don Pettit's latest photography from the International Space Station showcases not only his visual prowess, but also his engineering skills.

Space

Space photo of the week: Astronaut spots 2 nearby galaxies from SpaceX capsule

NASA astronaut Don Pettit imaged the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as the International Space Station cruised 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.

LiveScience

Happy Thanksgiving from space! What Turkey Day dinner looks like for NASA astronauts on ISS (video)

The four NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station wished us all a happy Thanksgiving — and revealed what they'll be feasting on this Turkey Day.

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Astronaut catches Dextre space robot 'busting a move' outside ISS — for science (video)

NASA astronaut Don Pettit took a 10-hour timelapse of Dextre, a handy Canadian robot, working with a science experiment on the ISS.

Space

SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from space in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)

NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.

Space

SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)

"Starlinksatellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "

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Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISS

The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.

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Astronauts Vote From Space Station In Presidential Election

Three NASA astronauts voted from the International Space Station, showcasing their patriotic spirit with American-themed socks. Learn how astronauts vote f...

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How do you vote from space? NASA astronauts cast 2024 election ballots from ISS

There are four Americans currently living in space, and each has had the opportunity to add their voice to the more than 160 million other Americans able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election.

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NASA astronaut captures city lights streaking below ISS in stunning new photos

Microgravity makes water do weird and wonderful things. NASA astronaut Don Pettit took advantage of that fact to create a colorful ball that resembles Jupiter.

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NASA astronaut snaps spooky photo of SpaceX Dragon capsule from ISS

The Dragon, named Freedom, is flying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission for NASA.

Space

NASA astronaut makes dazzling 'Jupiter-like planet' on ISS using water and food coloring (photo)

Microgravity makes water do weird and wonderful things. NASA astronaut Don Pettit took advantage of that fact to create a colorful ball that resembles Jupiter.

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'Stunning was the word': Astronauts snap amazing aurora photo from ISS during severe geomagnetic storm

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick captured a supercharged, super-red aurora display from the International Space Station.

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS wows skywatchers around the world and astronauts in space (photos, video)

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is lighting up skies around the world. We take a look at some of the best photos taken from the ground and from space.

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