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Discovery Alert: Glowing Cloud Points to a Cosmic Collision

Feb 18, 2024 |

New research published in Nature reveals a fascinating cosmic event: the aftermath of a colossal collision between two exoplanets. Observing a young star, scientists witnessed a sudden spike in infrared light followed by a 500-day eclipse, indicating the presence of a massive cloud of gas and dust. This collision, possibly between icy planets, offers a glimpse into the chaotic history of planetary formation both in our solar system and beyond.

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NASA Expedition 71 Astronauts to Conduct Research aboard Space Station

NASA Expedition 71 Astronauts to Conduct Research aboard Space Station

Feb 9, 2024 |

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson will support studies on neurological organoids, plant stress responses, and body fluid shifts as part of Expedition 71, scheduled for launch in February and March. The investigations include modeling neuroinflammation using patient-derived iPSCs, studying plant responses to microgravity and UV radiation, and examining the potential of thigh pressure cuffs to mitigate headward fluid shifts in astronauts. These studies aim to improve diagnostics, enhance plant cultivation technologies, and develop countermeasures for health issues in space and on Earth.

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Third NASA Enabled Private Flight to Space Station Completes Safely

Third NASA Enabled Private Flight to Space Station Completes Safely

Feb 9, 2024 |

The third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), successfully completed its journey, returning to Earth off the coast of Daytona, Florida. The four-member crew, including Michael López-Alegría, Walter Villadei, Marcus Wandt, and Alper Gezeravci, spent 18 days aboard the space station as part of NASA’s efforts to promote commercial opportunities in space. This milestone mission marks a significant step in NASA’s goal to create a vibrant commercial economy in orbit, opening up new possibilities for space exploration and research.

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NASA’s Hubble Traces ‘String of Pearls’ Star Clusters in Galaxy Collisions

NASA’s Hubble Traces ‘String of Pearls’ Star Clusters in Galaxy Collisions

Feb 8, 2024 |

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images of 12 interacting galaxies with long, tadpole-like tails of gas, dust, and stars. Uncovering 425 clusters of newborn stars along these tails, the telescope reveals a breathtaking sight resembling strings of holiday lights, each cluster boasting up to 1 million blue, newborn stars. These discoveries shed light on the efficiency of star cluster formation in tidal tails, offering a glimpse into the processes shaping galaxies millions of light-years away.

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NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station

NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station

Jan 18, 2024 |

NASA successfully launched its third all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with Axiom Space and SpaceX. The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew, consisting of Commander Michael López-Alegría, Pilot Walter Villadei, and Mission Specialists Marcus Wandt and Alper Gezeravci, will spend about two weeks on the ISS conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities. This mission marks a significant step in NASA’s efforts to enable greater access to space, support a growing commercial space economy, and advance research in low-Earth orbit while preparing for future Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

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