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Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras

Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company's 100th liftoff of the year.

Space

Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map

The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.

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Hunter's Supermoon rises this week, the biggest full moon of 2024. Here's how to see it

The largest full moon of 2024 rises this week when the Hunter's Supermoon takes to the sky on Wednesday (Oct. 16), becoming officially full the next morning.

Space

Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years

New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling extra limb is the result of a rare illusion that is only possible when our planet is in a certain position.

LiveScience

Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to Earth

Although it isn't clear what the X-37B is used for, its new maneuver would help it to evade detection and perform undetected low-passes over Earth.

LiveScience

Europa Clipper blasts off: What's next for NASA's biggest-ever interplanetary spacecraft?

NASA just launched a spacecraft the size of a basketball court towards Jupiter's moon Europa. Here's what will happen over the next 10 years.

LiveScience

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SpaceX makes Starlink internet service free for people hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, SpaceX has distributed more than 10,000 Starlink kits and waived monthly fees for using the satellite internet service in affected areas.

Space

The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns

Leaders of major space agencies stated grand plans for the near future at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, while noting concerns regarding Earth and the space environment.

Space

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell’s survival and operation. For instance, the nucleus stores genetic material, and mitochondria produce energy.

The Conversation

What is the THAAD antimissile system that the US is sending Israel?

Washington wants to test if its advanced THAAD system is useful against Iran’s new hypersonic ballistic missiles.

Al Jazeera

Look Up! The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Is Happening This Week — And It Comes With A Bonus Comet

The Hunter's Moon rising this week is 2024's third supermoon in a row, which means the full Moon will look slightly bigger and brighter in the sky than usual.

Inverse

Pollution from rocket launches and burning satellites could cause the next environmental emergency

The growing number of rocket launches and satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere could trigger the world's next big environmental emergency.

Space

Earth from space: 4 near-identical glaciers spark new life in Arctic island's 'polar desert'

This 2012 satellite photo shows a quartet of near-identical glaciers on Canada's Ellesmere Island. The ice masses help to spark life in the otherwise barren Arctic environment.

LiveScience

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The Guardian - UK

About 80% of countries fail to submit plans to preserve nature ahead of global summit

Countries promised to save 30% of land and sea for nature - but as their deadline approaches, only 24 have followed through with a plan

Evening Standard

Europa Clipper spacecraft launched by Nasa to look for signs of life on Jupiter moon

Spacecraft will take more than five years to reach Europa

Inverse

Liftoff! NASA Just Successfully Launched The Largest Spacecraft to a Planet in the Agency’s 66-Year History

NASA's Europa Clipper has finally launched towards Jupiter, where it will attempt to answer one of the biggest questions about the universe.

Bored Panda

“Hugely Significant”: Nasa Launches Spacecraft To Jupiter Moon In Search Of Alien Life

Nasa Launches "hugely significant" mission to Europa, a moon of Jupiter that could contain the first signs of life beyond planet Earth. The post “Hugely Significant”: Nasa Launches Spacecraft To Jupiter Moon In Search Of Alien Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

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NASA Launches Europa Clipper Mission To Explore Jupiter's Moon

Explore NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon Europa in search of life in its hidden ocean. Discover the potential for life beyond Earth.

Space

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper probe to explore icy Jupiter ocean moon (video)

Europa Clipper launched today (Oct. 14) atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida, kicking off a highly anticipated astrobiology mission to the Jupiter ocean moon Europa.

Fortune

Is Europa suitable for life? NASA intends to find out

Europa Clipper will explore the ice-covered world.

Space

Monster black hole is a 'cosmic Michael Myers' killing a star and brutally attacking another

NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has spotted the cosmic serial killer that, like Michael Myers, is back for a sequel, killing a star and attacking a second star with its remains.

The Guardian - UK

‘Wavy’ jet stream to bring warm weather to north-west Europe

Warm air from south to deliver above-average temperatures – but heavy rain expected to follow

LiveScience

China’s secretive new 'Thousands Sails' satellites are an astronomer's nightmare, 1st observations reveal

The launch of the Qianfan satellites on Aug. 6 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

Space

4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA's Europa Clipper mission

Journey to Jupiter and Europa with four sci-fi films centered around the Jovian system ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

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