Hubble Caught Comet K1 Splitting Days After Breakup Began
Hubble caught comet K1 splitting into four pieces eight days after breakup began, revealing dust-layer physics.
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Russia Plans 2036 Venus Mission with Balloon, Lander, and Orbiter
Russia targets 2036 for a Venus orbiter, lander, and balloon mission, reviving Soviet-era success.
JWST Discovers Distant Jellyfish Galaxy, Challenging Early Universe Models
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a distant jellyfish galaxy at redshift z=1.156, challenging models of early universe dynamics through ram-pressure stripping observations.
Federal Laws and NASA Policies on Apollo Moon Rock Ownership: Theft, Curation, and Public Access
The 2002 moon rock theft case highlights federal laws protecting NASA's Apollo samples and their curation protocols.
SpaceX Crew-12 Docks at ISS on Valentine's Day, Restoring Full Crew Capacity
SpaceX's Crew-12 mission docks at the ISS on Valentine's Day, restoring full crew capacity after a medical evacuation. The mission highlights international collaboration and operational resilience.
Sunspot 4366 Erupts with 27 Flares in 24 Hours, Including Strongest Solar Outburst Since 2024
A massive sunspot unleashed 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including the strongest eruption since 2024, sending a coronal mass ejection toward Earth.
Artemis 2 Rocket Fueling Test Postponed to Feb. 2 Amid Freezing Conditions at Kennedy Space Center
NASA delays Artemis 2 rocket fueling test to Feb. 2, 2026, due to freezing conditions at Kennedy Space Center, impacting SpaceX Crew-12 launch timeline.
NASA Advances Crew-12 Launch to February 11 Amid ISS Crew Reduction
NASA and SpaceX have accelerated the Crew-12 mission to February 11, 2024, following a medical evacuation that reduced the ISS crew. The extended nine-month mission will support long-duration spaceflight research.
NASA's Exoplanet Hunter Tracks Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS in Final Solar System Farewell
NASA's TESS spacecraft tracks interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it exits the solar system, capturing data on its trajectory and activity.
Artemis 2 to Carry Wright Brothers' Fabric and Apollo Relics on Lunar Mission
NASA's Artemis 2 mission will carry historical artifacts, including a Wright Brothers' fabric swatch and Apollo-era relics, on its first crewed lunar journey since 1972.
Artemis 2 Moon Mission Enters Final Countdown with Pad Arrival
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission arrives at Launch Pad 39B, with pre-launch tests addressing technical challenges from Artemis 1. Scheduled for a 10-day lunar flyby in early 2025.
NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires After 27 Years, 608 Days in Space, and Record Spacewalking Hours
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired after 27 years, 608 days in space, and record-breaking spacewalks. Her career included the Starliner mission extension and nine EVAs totaling 62 hours.