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5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain

From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.

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8 strange objects that could be hiding in the outer solar system

The outer solar system is a vast and mysterious place that could be harboring hidden objects we know almost nothing about — from the elusive Planet Nine and baby black holes to interstellar visitors and "planet killer" asteroids.

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To calibrate telescopes on Earth, NASA's launching an 'artificial star' to orbit

In 2029, the Landolt satellite launched into Earth's orbit will serve to calibrate telescopes on Earth.

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How long would it take to reach Planet 9, if we ever find it?

Some experts believe that the solar system's hypothetical ninth planet could be just a few years away from being discovered. If this is the case, how long would it take for humans to send probes to the elusive world?

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NASA will put a 'new star' in the sky by the end of the decade in 1st-of-its-kind mission

The newly announced Landolt NASA Space Mission will launch a bread box-size "artificial star" satellite that will mimic stars by shining lasers directly at ground-based telescopes. This will enable astronomers to fine-tune instruments and potentially revolutionize how we study the universe.

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Boeing’s Starliner Will Attempt A First-Of-Its-Kind Landing For A U.S. Capsule

As early as next week, Starliner becomes the first — and only — American orbital crew capsule to land on land.

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NASA delays landing of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission to June 22

The return of Boeings 1st crewed Starliner mission has been delayed to June 22.

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NASA Plans Return To Moon To Search For Alien Life

NASA's exciting space exploration missions to the moon and Mars, searching for signs of ancient life and using innovative technology for future discoveries.

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Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi spotted at ISS (satellite photo)

Maxar's WorldView-3 satellite captured a striking image of Boeing's Starliner capsule docked to the ISS on June 7, a day after the vehicle arrived at the orbiting complex.

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'The spacecraft really reacted great:' NASA astronauts praise Boeing Starliner’s performance (video)

The first astronauts to fly Boeing's new Starliner vehicle have spoken of the spacecraft in glowing terms.

Space

Astronaut 'distress' message sent in error, Nasa confirms

The broadcast sparked online speculation about a possible emergency in space

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Bark! Meow! Cluck! NASA uses lasers to beam pictures of pet dogs, cats and chickens to the ISS

NASA is testing how infrared light can transfer far more information than radio frequency communications.

Space

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope captures closest super star cluster to Earth (image)

NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has imaged Westerlund 1, the largest and closest super star cluster to Earth, in stunning detail.

Space

Scientists find a surprise ingredient in exoplanet cake mix — sulfur dioxide

The presence of sulfur dioxide around a hot Neptune exoplanet with an evaporating atmosphere could help us understand how it formed.

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Hubble Telescope maps high-speed 'burps' from nearby feeding supermassive black hole for 1st time

Hubble has mapped the outflow "burps" of a nearby feeding supermassive black hole-powered quasar for the first time, measuring speeds of 6.5 million mph, around 8,500 times the speed of sound.

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NASA accidentally broadcasts astronaut in distress simulation on YouTube - Tech & Science Daily podcast

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NASA calls off spacewalk at International Space Station due to 'spacesuit discomfort'

NASA has postponed a scheduled EVA today (June 13), as the two astronauts slated for the spacewalk were already putting on their suits.

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Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts

NASA has set its sights on the Moon, aiming to send astronauts back to the lunar surface by 2026 and establish a long-term presence there by the 2030s. But the Moon isn’t exactly a habitable place for people.

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Radiation will be a real challenge for Mars colonists, powerful solar storm shows

A powerful solar storm in May 2024 created auroras on Mars and provided scientists with crucial information that could aid future crewed missions to the Red Planet.

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Afternoon Update: NSW police officers charged with assault of 92-year-old; flu cases surge; and Nasa’s ‘disturbing’ medical drill

Alleged assault occurred in Picton in Sydney’s south-west in January. Plus: flu season expected to last several more weeks

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'No emergency situation' on International Space Station, NASA says after astronaut medical drill audio causes stir

It sounded like a nightmare scenario: An astronaut commander on the International Space Station in distress and a flight surgeon on Earth stuck in traffic. But it was all a simulation.

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Nasa says no emergency onboard ISS after ‘disturbing’ medical drill accidentally airs

Nasa livestream from space station inadvertently airs ongoing simulation, briefly sparking concern for crew

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Watch NASA astronauts collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today (livestream video)

Two NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station today (June 24), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Private Odysseus moon lander reveals which Earth 'technosignatures' aliens might see

By looking at Earth as an exoplanet, astronomers hope to search for similar fingerprints coming from planets around other stars, which would be a potential sign of intelligent life.

Inverse

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captured The Eerie Aftermath of A Solar Eruption Blasting Mars

These NASA videos from the Martian ground and orbit captured the powerful aftermath of a solar eruption.

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