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Voting from Space: NASA Astronauts Make Their Voices Heard in 2024 Election

November 7, 2024

Did you know that some Americans are voting from space this year? That's right – NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are participating in the 2024 election. They use special procedures to cast their votes, just like any other American citizen. Four astronauts are currently

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NASA's VIPER Rover: A New Path Forward

November 7, 2024

NASA's VIPER lunar rover mission, which was canceled in July, is now under review for potential repurposing. About 50 initial expressions of interest were received, with a more formal request for information (RFI) issued afterward. NASA is currently considering partnerships to move forward with the

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Jupiter's Colorful Makeover: Seeing the Gas Giant in a New Light

November 7, 2024

Ever since 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter, capturing stunning images of the planet and its moons. But get ready for a fresh look! On October 23, Juno made its closest approach to Jupiter, and the new photos are breathtaking. We're talking vibrant colors and shapes that look l

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Voting from Space: How Astronauts Cast Their Ballots

November 6, 2024

Even when they're orbiting Earth, astronauts still have the right to vote. Voting from space isn't as simple as heading to the local polling station, though. Instead, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) use NASA's Space Communication and Navigation Program. They start by filling

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Dragon's New Job: Moving the Space Station

November 6, 2024

On Tuesday, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS), just under a day after its launch from Florida. This mission, like many before it, delivered around 2, 700 kilograms of supplies and science experiments to the orbiting laboratory. With this voyage, SpaceX

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Ukraine to Get Canada's NASAMS Air Defense System by Year's End

November 6, 2024

Ukraine will receive its first NASAMS air defense system from Canada before the end of this year, according to a recent post by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He shared the good news after talking with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who promised the delivery during their conversati

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Fate of Comet C/2024 S1

November 5, 2024

Imagine you're a comet, braving the fiery dance with the sun. That's what Comet C/2024 S1 tried to do. Discovered in September, this icy wanderer earned itself the nickname "Halloween comet" due to its timing. But as it got closer to the sun, things started to get hot. Really hot. Like, so hot that

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NASA to Restart Spacewalks in 2025 After Spacesuit Repairs

November 5, 2024

In 2025, NASA plans to resume spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) after dealing with a leaky spacesuit issue that paused activities in June. The leak happened when astronaut Tracy Dyson encountered coolant problems just before starting a spacewalk. NASA's Bill Spetch mentioned that t

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New Zealand's Stationary Cloud: The Taieri Pet

November 5, 2024

Imagine a cloud that always shows up in the same place, like a pet waiting for you at home. This unique cloud, known as the Taieri Pet, does just that! It's a seven-mile-long, sausage-shaped lenticular cloud that hangs out above Otago, a region in New Zealand's South Island. Locals have been seeing

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Voyager 1's Journey: A Spacecraft's Resilience Tested

November 4, 2024

Far, far away from Earth, Voyager 1 has been exploring interstellar space. But recently, this trusty spacecraft faced a hiccup. On October 16, its fault protection system kicked in. This safety measure is designed to save power, but it caused a communication blackout. NASA was left wondering what ha