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Is some of the body that collided with Earth to form the Moon still recognisable inside our planet?

Scientists have dated the birth of the Solar System to about 4.57 billion years ago. About 60 million years later a “giant impact” collision between the infant Earth and a Mars-sized body called Theia created the Moon.

The Conversation

Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space

When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation – they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to fatal accidents.

The Conversation

Watch NASA build its VIPER moon rover with these free online watch parties

NASA's first robotic moon rover is ready for final assembly and testing, and you can watch engineers bring the lunar explorer to life.

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Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one Moon – despite what some people think

Big Brother has always chosen its contestants for entertainment value rather than for intellectual debate. This was recently highlighted in a discussion started on the programme by dental therapist Chantelle, who suggested there must be more than one moon in the sky because it changes size and can be seen…

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What is the star next to the Moon? When to see Venus in our night skies

As well as a rare lunar occultation, stargazers can catch the Leonid and Taurid meteor showers in the coming weeks

Evening Standard

For All Mankind: space drama's alternate history constructs a better vision of Nasa

Great art is often difficult to quantify. Apple TV’s series For All Mankind is a case in point, running the risk of being too sci-fi for drama fans (rockets, moon bases, Mars) and having too much naturalistic drama for sci-fi aficionados (jealousy, divorce, institutional politics).

The Conversation

Students experiment with "space veggies"

"Before we start sending plants "off-world" to the Moon and Mars, we need to test their suitability"

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Planet’s Remains Buried In Earth’s Interior, Shaping Its Geography, Study Shows

Remnants of ancient planet that formed Moon found buried deep inside Earth, reveals new study.

Zenger

Crash That Formed the Moon Left Bits Of An Alien Planet Inside Earth

The ancient almost-planet Theia struck Earth and formed the Moon. A new study suggests it also left two blobs deep inside our planet.

Inverse

Australian school students are experimenting with 'space veggies' in a NASA initiative

A pink glow is shining on the faces of enthusiastic students as they tend to plants in purpose-built grow boxes for space stations.

The Conversation

ESA And NASA Test New Hi-Tech Lunar Camera For Future Moon Missions

Astronauts and scientists collaborate to trial the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) in lunar-like landscapes of Spain.

Zenger

A partial lunar eclipse is coming in September: When can it be seen?

Sky watchers are in for a treat this month as this year’s previous lunar eclipse could only be seen from North and South America

Evening Standard

Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science

After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed gently in the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, with a precious payload. The spacecraft brought back a sample from the asteroid Bennu.

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Moon’s Age Revised: New Study Finds It’s 40 Million Years Older

Analysis of lunar crystals pushes back Moon's formation to at least 4.46 billion years ago

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Inverse

Old Apollo Moon Rocks Reveal A New Age For The Moon

A scientific pencil sharpener helped scientists estimate a new, older age for the Moon.

Inverse

The Moon's Craters May Help Humans Predict Our Chances Of Extinction

We can estimate the chances of an extinction-sized asteroid hitting Earth by examining how many such space rocks have hit the Moon over its history.

Inverse

Did NASA Just Spoil the Plot of 2023's Best Sci-Fi Show?

The rules of ethical behavior in space are getting real at the International Astronautical Conference. But, interestingly, some specific topics are almost identical in the new season of the sci-fi hit 'For All Mankind.'

Inverse

A Planetary Scientist Reveals the Bizarre Untold Story of Why Mercury Keeps Shrinking

Planetary scientists have long known that Mercury has been shrinking for billions of years.

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How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot.

Inverse

NASA Captured This Dramatic Image Of Earth During The Ring of Fire Eclipse

The dark spot on the Earth is the moon's shadow.

The Hindu

PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040

PM Modi chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space exploration

Radio France Internationale

Chinese launch of Pakistani satellite highlights Asia's space ambitions

In the latest display of Asia’s rising space capability, a Chinese rocket carrying a Pakistani satellite will take off in May headed for the far side of the Moon.

The Hindu

'Ring of fire' eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas

Millions of people across the Americas watched a rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the Sun Saturday, with some using box projectors, telescopes, and special glasses. Vendors, children, and adults alike were awed by the spectacle, with some feeling a sense of energy and others reflecting on the ancient Maya…

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Skygazers watch ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse over Western Hemisphere

A crowd of people wearing protective eyewear gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one of many across the western United States watching as the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth at its furthest point from our planet.

The Hindu

Terrorism, for any reason, is against humanity, says Modi

PM Modi cautions world against conflicts, calls for human-centric approach. At P20 Summit, he laments lack of unanimity on terrorism definition in UN. Urges removal of obstacles to global trust & peace, brotherhood. Recalls 2001 attack on India's Parliament, lauds 100cr voters eligible to exercise mandate. G20 presidency & India's…

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