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Rocket launch costs have dropped 96% since 1960. How low can they go?

The costs of space launch have fallen 96% in the past six decades and have the potential to plummet by nearly as much by 2040, a new study finds.

Space

Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here's why the debate continues

Did Viking 1 find evidence of life on Mars? Fifty years after the NASA lander touched down, the jury is still out.

Space

Unplanned impact: NASA says SpaceX rocket parts could hit Moon

In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to crash into the Moon. It wasn't planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact be visible from Earth?

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Monday briefing: 50 years after Viking landed on Mars, did Nasa overlook evidence of life?

In today’s newsletter: Breakthroughs increasingly hinge not on finding something new, but on recognising what was missed. A leading scientist tells us why it matters

The Guardian - UK

New Jersey meteorite that crashed through a family's roof turns out to be one of America's most important space rocks; Scientists discover building blocks of life inside

A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains carbon-rich compounds, amino acids and other prebiotic molecules linked to the origins of life. Scientists identified it as a rare primitive carbonaceous chondrite, while the homeowner's quick action helped preserve the meteorite in pristine condition for research.

The Economic Times

Private space invaders: Skyroot's perfect debut validates India Inc’s space push - repeat launches will prove the model

Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, successfully launched carrying multiple payloads. This marks a significant milestone for India's burgeoning space sector. The launch was enabled by government policy and ISRO's infrastructure support. Private companies are now poised to serve the small satellite market. This event positions India among nations with…

The Economic Times

How Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' turned general relativity into the bad guy

As Nolan embarks on "The Odyssey", we look back on the sci-fi movie where time dilation is as cruel as any Greek god.

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'It's absolutely exciting!': Astronomers discover an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet in the habitable zone for first time ever

Astronomers have detected helium escaping from the super-Earth LHS 1140 b, providing the strongest evidence yet that a rocky planet in another star's habitable zone has retained an atmosphere for billions of years.

LiveScience

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 219 — SpaceX Goes to War!

On Episode 219 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the space headlines for the past few weeks.

Space

Every year, about 27.7 million tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic Ocean and settle on the Amazon rainforest, delivering phosphorus close to the amount the rainforest loses to runoff, meaning the world’s largest rainforest is partly fertilised by dust from the planet’s largest hot desert thousands of miles away

Mineral-rich dust travels from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon rainforest. This airborne dust delivers vital phosphorus nutrients annually to the forest. The Sahara dust compensates for nutrients lost through rainfall and river runoff. This natural nutrient exchange has sustained the Amazon for thousands of years. The desert and rainforest…

The Times of India

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

The Independent UK

'Shared cosmic experience': 'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Apophis could be visible to 90% of Earth's population during ultraclose 2029 flyby, new maps reveal

Researchers predict that up to 7.6 billion people will be able to see the potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis fly past Earth on April 13, 2029. The skyscraper-size space rock will come closer than some satellites, making it clearly visible to the naked eye.

LiveScience

Why AI’s environmental footprint won’t disappear into orbit

AI companies increasingly want to move their operations into space. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch over a million AI data centre satellites and ultimately build them on the moon.

The Conversation

Astronauts just launched on a Soyuz rocket with an energy-drink ad on it, continuing a Russian tradition

This week's ISS astronaut launch used a Soyuz rocket emblazoned with an ad for an energy drink. It's not the first time Russia has put an ad in space — and more may be coming.

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Total Film

Christopher Nolan's movies, ranked from worst to best

From Following to The Odyssey, we've ranked all 13 of Christopher Nolan's movies right here

Space

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A 'once-in-a-thousand-year' disaster is worth considering, scientists say

A new study suggests the most extreme solar storms to strike Earth could have greater impacts on satellites, power grids and communications than previously thought.

International Business Times UK

Ontario Wildfire Creates Giant Smoke Plume Seen Thousands of Feet Above Ground

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has spread across Canada and the US Northeast, prompting air quality warnings and health alerts. Evacuations and health risks are compounded by an ongoing heatwave.

The Economic Times

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet in Beta Pictoris system

Astronomers found a giant exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, using Webb Telescope's spectroscopy. This planet was hidden within a dusty debris disk, making it hard to see. Its unique atmospheric chemical signature revealed its presence to scientists. This discovery marks a new method for finding planets around distant stars. Researchers will…

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SpaceX stacks massive Starship rocket ahead of July 20's Flight 13 test launch (video)

SpaceX has stacked the two stages of its giant Starship rocket ahead of the Flight 13 test launch, which is scheduled to occur on Monday evening (July 20).

The Economic Times

These houseplants caught NASA's attention - here's what they found and how you may benefit

NASA houseplant study: NASA researched common houseplants for their air-purifying capabilities. These plants showed potential in removing specific organic chemicals from indoor air. The study found that plant roots and soil microbes played a significant role. Potting soil alone proved less effective than plants actively growing in it.

The Times of India

Philadelphia spent decades tracking its trees from space, but the hottest neighbourhoods are still losing the most greenery

Philadelphia has spent decades trying to become a greener, cooler city, planting trees and expanding parks in neighbourhoods that have historically had the least shade and the highest summer temperatures. Yet when researchers turned to four decades of satellite imagery to actually measure how the city's land cover has changed,…

The Economic Times

NASA issues major solar storm warning: Decades-old theory about Earth's defenses may be an illusion

New research suggests Earth's reaction to solar storms might be limitless. Scientists previously believed a ceiling existed for these powerful solar events. This study analyzed over a million solar wind measurements from NASA spacecraft. The findings indicate Earth's electric currents increase with stronger solar wind. This discovery could significantly alter…

The Times of India

This experiment is reviving a 10,000-year-old Ice Age ecosystem to save the Arctic

Scientists are reintroducing large animals to Siberia's Pleistocene Park. This project aims to restore ancient grassland ecosystems and combat permafrost thaw. Grazing animals help keep the ground frozen by trampling insulating snow. Early results show lower permafrost temperatures in areas with more animals. This experiment explores if past ecosystems can…

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SpaceX will now try to launch critical Starship Flight 13 test today after delays. Here's what to expect.

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 24), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

The Economic Times

NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. What does it mean?

NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed an unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. This striking network of polygon-shaped ridges stretches across a light-toned rock formation. Scientists are also examining dark-toned rocks scattered across the terrain. These formations may offer clues about Mars' ancient environmental conditions. The discovery adds to the planet's growing…

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