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China's Next Space Adventure: Shenzhou-19 Crew Prepares for Launch

October 24, 2024

Get ready for the next big chapter in China's space exploration story! The Shenzhou-19 crew is gearing up for their mission to the Tiangong space station. Their 203-foot-long (62 meters) Long March 2F rocket is already sitting on the launch pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

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Space Crew Finally Heading Home After Weeks of Delays

October 23, 2024

After several delays, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are preparing to leave the International Space Station this Wednesday. Their departure was initially pushed back due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Recently, bad weather, including Hurricane Milton, has been the main

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Prada's New Spacesuit for NASA's Lunar Mission: A Fresh Look

October 23, 2024

Imagine you're heading to the moon. Last year, Prada and Axiom Space teamed up to design a fancy new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission. It's the first time humans will set foot on the moon since 1972. The suit was just unveiled at an astronautical congress in Milan, and it's not your average

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Moon Mission Plans: NASA and China Should Talk, Says NASA Chief

October 23, 2024

NASA and China are both planning to set up bases on the moon. NASA's Artemis program and China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) aim to land astronauts at the lunar south pole. This region is special because it might have lots of water ice, which is crucial for making rocket fuel and sup

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NASA to Pick New Mars Sample Return Plan by Year-End

October 23, 2024

NASA is making progress toward deciding a revised plan for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission by the end of this year. The goal? To lower costs and speed up the timeline. Recently, NASA received 12 studies exploring different approaches to MSR. These studies come from companies like Blue Origin, L

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Black Holes' Glowing Crowns: A New Look

October 23, 2024

Ever heard of black holes having crowns? Well, they do! These crowns, called coronas, are super-hot plasma regions around black holes. NASA's IXPE spacecraft recently studied 12 black holes to figure out what these coronas look like and how they're connected to the swirling disks of matter around th

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NASA's High-Flying Fleet: A Closer Look at Their Aircraft

October 23, 2024

Did you know NASA isn't just about rockets and space shuttles? They also fly some pretty impressive aircraft! NASA was created in 1958 to explore space and improve aeronautics. Over the years, they've sent astronauts to the moon and even built their own space station. But what about their aircraft?

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China's Space Plans: From Lunar Missions to Venus Atmosphere Samples

October 23, 2024

China has big plans for space exploration, stretching all the way to 2050. This includes a mission to grab a piece of the Venusian atmosphere. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China National Space Administration, and China Manned Space Engineering Office announced these plans together. Their goal is

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Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Title Hopes Rely on Final Two Races

October 23, 2024

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has his work cut out for him. With two races left in the season, he's still in the hunt for the championship, but he's not making it easy. Hamlin's playoff performances have been mixed, with some strong finishes and some not-so-great ones. He's currently fifth in the stand

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Joey Logano's Unexpected Comeback: From Elimination to Championship Contender

October 22, 2024

Joey Logano, often seen as an underdog, has defied expectations by securing a spot in the Championship 4. After being eliminated from the playoffs, a disqualification gave him another chance. He grabbed it, winning the South Point 400 and now has a 25% shot at the title. Denny Hamlin, a veteran driv