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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: ☄️🧂 A #meteorite that crashed through a #NewJersey home in 2024 contained preserved salts and organic compounds from its parent #asteroid, evidence of ancient brines interacting with #carbon #chemistry.

Researchers found amino acids and other #prebiotic #molecules in the rock. The findings offer new clues about how life’s building blocks may have been delivered to early #Earth.

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Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite

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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🐭🧬 #Apollo #astronauts preferred skipping on the #Moon, a gait adults rarely use on #Earth.

Researchers found that #mice adopt the same skipping gait in simulated lunar #gravity, but lose it when their #proprioception cells are disabled. The gait may offer a useful speed stability trade off on uneven low gravity terrain.

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This celestial event occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun for those located in the center of the Moons shadow. The path of totality represents the specific geographic corridor where observers can experience the total eclipse phase, offering a rare opportunity for solar research and astronomical observation. Scientific data indicates that the shadow will enter the continent at Mexicos Pacific coast and exit through Newfoundland, Canada. Accurate mapping of this trajectory is essential for safety planning and for ensuring that spectators use proper eye protection during the partial phases of this significant astronomical phenomenon.

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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🚀💻 The #ESA’s #Hera mission successfully rebooted its #spacecraft 140 million km from #Earth after uploading new flight #software.

Engineers at #OHB in #Bremen spent 18 months testing the upgrade on a replica before sending commands to the real spacecraft. Hera is now bound for #Dimorphos, the #asteroid whose orbit was altered by #NASA’s #DART mission.

👉 universetoday.com/articles/reb…

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Rebooting a Spacecraft, 140 Million Kilometres From Home.

Engineers have just upgraded the software running a spacecraft 140 million kilometres away, then held their breath through two full reboots with an eight minute delay on every command.
Universe Today
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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🐻🚀 Scientists are studying how hibernating #animals survive months without food, hoping to replicate the process in #humans for #space travel.

Researchers funded by #NASA and #ESA are testing #brain stimulation techniques like #ultrasound to trigger torpor. The work could make #Mars missions feasible and help treat Parkinson’s and stroke on #Earth.

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Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?

Scientists are trying to recreate the biology that lets animals survive months without food or water, in hopes of making deep-space travel possible
Guardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 represents a significant milestone in aerospace engineering, demonstrating the viability of vertical takeoff and vertical landing technology. This long exposure captures the launch from Cape Canaveral and the subsequent controlled descent of the first stage to Landing Zone 1. By successfully recovering and refurbishing orbital class boosters, this approach dramatically reduces the cost of space access and marks a shift toward sustainable interplanetary exploration.

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A new look at the Egg Nebula from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals a stunning interplay of light and shadow 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. Thick clouds of dust veil a central star, while recently expelled material creates a glowing landscape that offers scientists a rare look at how aging stars reshape their surroundings.

Credit: NASA, ESA, Bruce Balick (University of Washington)

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Lunar exploration enters a new era with this high-resolution observation of Shackleton Crater captured by ShadowCam. Situated at the lunar south pole, the interior of this crater remains in permanent shadow, serving as a cold trap for volatile compounds such as water ice. By utilizing earthshine and sunlight reflected from nearby crater rims, ShadowCam provides unprecedented visibility into these dark regions, offering critical data for future Artemis missions and our understanding of lunar resource distribution.

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Comet C/2021 T4 Lemmon has reached peak visibility as it traverses the inner solar system. Characterized by a distinct emerald coma resulting from the sublimation of dicarbon molecules, this celestial object provides vital data for astronomers studying the early chemical composition of our neighborhood. Current observations indicate a strengthening ion tail as the comet interacts with solar radiation and stellar winds. Visible through binoculars under dark sky conditions, Comet Lemmon serves as a significant reminder of the dynamic nature of orbital mechanics and the preservation of volatile materials since the formation of the solar system. Observing these phenomena allows researchers to better understand the evolutionary processes of cometary nuclei and their historical role in Earths atmospheric development.

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This image highlights the Lemon Tree nebula, a cosmic structure shaped by stellar winds and ionized gas. Located within a fertile star-forming region, these nebulous formations provide critical insights into the lifecycle of high-mass stars and the chemical enrichment of the interstellar medium. Observations of such deep-sky objects allow astronomers to map the distribution of elements necessary for planetary evolution.

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NGC 3628, more commonly known as the Hamburger Galaxy, is a prominent edge-on spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. This detailed portrait highlights the galaxy's expansive galactic disk, which is bifurcated by thick, dark lanes of cosmic dust that obscure the light from its dense stellar population. Unlike other members of the Leo Triplet, NGC 3628 exhibits a notable tidal tail and a flared disk, features that provide critical evidence of past gravitational interactions with its neighboring galaxies, M65 and M66. Observation of these morphological distortions allows astronomers to study the dynamics of galactic evolution and the long-term effects of intergalactic tidal forces.

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Meet the pioneers returning humanity to the moon. NASA just announced the Artemis 3 crew for the July 9, 2026, lunar mission: Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, and Mission Specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. History is in the making. #space #nasa

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The lunar module Challenger remains a pinnacle of aerospace engineering, serving as the critical descent and ascent vehicle for the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. This spacecraft enabled Commander Eugene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt to conduct the final manned exploration of the lunar surface during the twentieth century. Captured in high resolution, the image highlights the complex thermal protection systems and structural design required to maintain atmospheric integrity in the lunar vacuum. Such missions provided foundational data on lunar geology and cratering history that continue to inform modern planetary science and future Artemis mission planning.

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The grand design spiral galaxy NGC 1232, located approximately 60 million light years away in the constellation Eridanus, serves as a quintessential example of galactic structural evolution. This deep space image reveals a complex tapestry of millions of luminous stars and dark interstellar dust, organized into sweeping spiral arms that rotate around a central nucleus. The blue tints signify the presence of massive, young star clusters, while the reddish older stars dominate the galactic core. Observations of NGC 1232 and its distorted companion galaxy provide critical data for astrophysicists studying the gravitational dynamics and dark matter distributions that govern the movement of visible matter within the universe.

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Rigel, the luminous blue supergiant anchoring the constellation Orion, serves as a primary celestial beacon for understanding stellar evolution. This massive star, roughly 70,000 times more luminous than the Sun, is surrounded by intricate nebulae that reflect its intense ultraviolet radiation. The surrounding dust clouds, such as the Witch Head Nebula, illuminate the complex relationship between high-mass stars and the interstellar medium. Observations of Rigel provide critical data on the lifecycle of massive stars destined to conclude in catastrophic supernova events.

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💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🚀🛰️ #Astronauts on months long missions cannot rely on stored #oxygen canisters because they are too heavy and expensive to launch.

Instead the #ISS uses advanced #engineering to recycle its life support resources. This animated #lesson explains how engineering processes like #electrolysis keep the crew breathing safely in #microgravity.

👉 Learn more: seethis.tv/post/how-does-iss-n…

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The majesty of the Milky Way galaxy as seen from our terrestrial perspective provides a profound look into the structure of our celestial neighborhood. This view captures the dense galactic core, a region heavily concentrated with stars, gas clouds, and cosmic dust that obscures background light. By observing the distinct glow and dark nebulae within the galactic plane, researchers can better understand stellar evolution and the gravitational dynamics that shape spiral galaxies. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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Located approximately 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Carina, this vast star-forming region showcases the complex interplay between stellar winds and interstellar gas. High-energy ultraviolet radiation from massive stars carves intricate structures out of cold molecular hydrogen, creating astronomical pillars and dark dust lanes. These environments serve as critical laboratories for studying the life cycles of stars and the chemical enrichment of the interstellar medium. Through long-exposure narrowband imaging, the Carina Nebula North reveals the ionization processes that drive the evolution of galactic structures within our local universe. #Astronomy #Astrophysics #NASA #StellarEvolution

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A cosmic smile highlights this Hubble Space Telescope view of galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849. Situated 4.5 billion light-years away, the cluster’s massive gravity bends light into glowing arcs that perfectly resemble a happy face.

Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble

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These images are part of a series of authentic photographs captured inside some of the most breathtaking cave systems on New Zealand’s North Island.

The glowing blue organisms seen here are Arachnocampa luminosa, commonly known as New Zealand glowworms, a species found nowhere else on Earth. Their distinctive blue bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction within their bodies and is used to lure insects into silk strands that hang from cave ceilings like natural traps.

As visitors move through the caves, the glowworms shift position and their brightness subtly fluctuates, creating a dynamic, star-like display that makes the experience visually stunning and immersive.

Photographed by @txmrae

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💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🚀🛰️ #Astronauts on months long missions cannot rely on stored #oxygen canisters because they are too heavy and expensive to launch.

Instead the #ISS uses advanced #engineering to recycle its life support resources. This animated #lesson explains how engineering processes like #electrolysis keep the crew breathing safely in #microgravity.

👉 Learn more: seethis.tv/post/how-does-iss-n…

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The twilight phenomenon captured in this image occurs when unburned propellant particles and water vapor in a rocket plume expand in the thin upper atmosphere. As the launch vehicle reaches high altitudes, these particles are illuminated by sunlight from beyond the horizon, creating a brilliant glowing effect against the dark sky. This specific observation of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch highlights the intersection of aerospace engineering and atmospheric optics, demonstrating how orbital dynamics and solar geometry combine to create visible structural formations in the exosphere.

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On September 25, 2025, Saturn reaches opposition, which occurs when Earth passes directly between the ringed planet and the Sun. From our perspective, this geometric alignment places Saturn 180 degrees from the Sun, making the planet visible throughout the night and causing it to appear at its brightest and largest for the year. This event provides an optimal window for astronomical observation, as the Seeliger effect enhances the brightness of the ice particles within the rings, significantly increasing their reflectivity during the opposition period.

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The Taurus Molecular Cloud represents one of the nearest active star-forming regions to Earth, situated approximately 450 light-years away. This massive complex of interstellar gas and dust serves as a natural laboratory for studying the gravitational collapse of dense filaments into protostars. Unlike high-mass stellar nurseries, this region is characterized by the formation of low-mass stars, similar to the early evolution of our own solar system. Observation at infrared and submillimeter wavelengths allows astronomers to peer through the opaque dust lanes to visualize the thermal emissions from newly forming stellar objects hidden within these cosmic clouds.

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The proof of concept shows that at the current achievable flow rates of #CO2 and water, it is possible to meet #NASA’s 16-month deadline for refueling #rockets on #Mars 🔴. It can be scaled further to meet tighter rocket refueling ⛽ deadlines. The use of Martian nighttime temperatures for heat 🌡️ exchange can potentially reduce the dependence on power-hungry cryogenic methods for gas liquefaction. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/…

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Thermodynamic modeling of in-situ rocket propellant fabrication on Mars - PMC

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to refuel rockets on Mars will become critical in the future. The current effort presents a thorough feasibility analysis of a scalable, Matlab-based, integrated ISRU framework from the standpoint of the second ...
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Wally Funk has died at age 87. The aviation pioneer completed the program to become an astronaut in the early 1960s but was not allowed to go to space because she was a woman. She then became a groundbreaking flight instructor, training more than 3,000 pilots, and eventually went to space at age 82 as part of Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-16 mission. Here's @CBSNews's story about her life, plus a 2019 interview with her from @TexasMonthly.

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Wally Funk, a North Texas aviation pioneer, has died. Here's how she broke barriers.

Wally Funk was selected in 1961 as one of the elite women in the Mercury 13 program, finishing the same rigorous training program given to the Mercury 7 astronauts.
Matthew Ablon (CBS News)
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💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🚀🛰️ #Astronauts on months long missions cannot rely on stored #oxygen canisters because they are too heavy and expensive to launch.

Instead the #ISS uses advanced #engineering to recycle its life support resources. This animated #lesson explains how engineering processes like #electrolysis keep the crew breathing safely in #microgravity.

👉 Learn more: seethis.tv/post/how-does-iss-n…

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Donnerstag: Datenleck bei US-Autoversicherer, Nigerias Presse gegen KI-Training

Abfluss von Millionen Führerscheindaten + Untersuchung von KI- und Datenkonzernen + Firefox als Trikotsponsor + Sondendaten aus dem Kuipergürtel + #heiseshow

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Donnerstag: Datenleck bei US-Autoversicherer, Nigerias Presse gegen KI-Training

Abfluss von Millionen Führerscheindaten + Untersuchung von KI- und Datenkonzernen + Firefox als Trikotsponsor + Sondendaten aus dem Kuipergürtel + #heiseshow
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💁🏻‍♀️ NEW: 🚀🛰️ #Astronauts on months long missions cannot rely on stored #oxygen canisters because they are too heavy and expensive to launch.

Instead the #ISS uses advanced #engineering to recycle its life support resources. This animated #lesson explains how engineering processes like #electrolysis keep the crew breathing safely in #microgravity.

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This long-exposure composite captures the apparent motion of stars as concentric arcs around the North Celestial Pole, centered above the Beijing Ancient Observatory. By documenting the Earths rotation relative to the stars, this image highlights the intersection of classical astronomical instrumentation and celestial mechanics. Built in 1442, the observatory serves as a historical bridge between traditional star mapping and modern deep-sky photography. The star trails demonstrate how the terrestrial perspective transforms constant stellar positions into dynamic geometric patterns over time.

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Imagine making a long-distance call that spans 238,000 miles. When President Nixon dialed the Moon in 1969, it wasn't just a phone call—it was a feat of engineering. His voice traveled from the Oval Office via satellite to Houston, then beamed through the massive antennas of the Deep Space Network across three continents to reach the Lunar Module.

On the lunar surface, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin received the signal through their S-band headsets, responding across a vast vacuum with only a brief delay. This seamless loop between the White House and the Sea of Tranquility marked the first time humanity bridged the gap between worlds in a real-time conversation.

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The advancement of generative adversarial networks has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish between authentic astronomical photography and synthetic imagery. While the featured visualization of the Horsehead Nebula appears remarkably detailed, it is actually the product of sophisticated machine learning algorithms trained on expansive celestial datasets. Understanding the distinction between raw data acquisition and algorithmic simulation is essential for maintaining scientific literacy in an era of hyper-realistic digital synthesis. Authenticated archives like the Astronomy Picture of the Day remain vital benchmarks for verifying the true complexity of our universe.

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Astronomers have identified TOI-1452 b, a potential "water world" located 100 light-years away. Roughly 70% larger than Earth, this exoplanet orbits a red dwarf and lacks exposed continents, suggesting a global ocean that could reach depths of hundreds of kilometers. Data from NASA’s TESS indicates a density far different from rocky planets, offering a new perspective on planetary habitability. If confirmed, this aquatic environment redefines the search for alien life, proving that habitable worlds can look vastly different from our own.

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Recent astronomical observations continue to expand our understanding of the cosmos, revealing structures and phenomena that challenge existing physical models. Exploring these massive celestial wonders provides critical insights into the formation of galaxies and the fundamental laws of the universe. Studying such large scale anomalies allows researchers to refine theoretical frameworks in astrophysics and cosmology.

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The Pleiades, an open star cluster also known as M45, is located approximately 400 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. This wide-field exposure highlights the intricate interstellar dust clouds that the stars are currently passing through. These clouds act as reflection nebulae, characterized by a distinct blue hue resulting from the scattering of light by fine stardust. This celestial interaction provides critical data for astronomers studying the lifecycle of young stars and the dynamics of the interstellar medium.

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History bloomed in 2016 when the first Zinnia successfully flowered aboard the International Space Station. Managed by astronaut Scott Kelly, NASA’s Veggie experiment proved that plants can thrive in microgravity—a vital milestone for future manned missions to Mars.

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The featured image, titled Crossing Horizons, captures a stunning composite view of the Milky Way galaxy and the Martian landscape. From a terrestrial perspective, the central bulge of our galaxy appears as a dense collection of stars, gas, and dust clouds, while the planet Mars shines brightly in the celestial foreground. This alignment demonstrates the intersection of planetary science and galactic astronomy, highlighting how Earth-bound observers can visualize our place within the larger structural framework of the universe. Studying these wide-field panoramas helps scientists and enthusiasts alike understand the positioning of our solar system relative to the galactic plane.

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The spiral galaxy NGC 2735 and its companion NGC 2735A represent a striking example of gravitational interaction at work. Located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Cancer, these systems exhibit tidal forces that distort their stellar structures and trigger new regions of star formation. Studying these galactic pairings provides astronomers with critical data on the evolution of galaxy groups and the long-term effects of gravitational dynamics on galactic morphology. Observed here through sharp ground-based imaging, the pair offers a detailed look at the complex relationship between neighboring galaxies in our expanding universe.

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Mu Cephei, also known as Herschels Garnet Star, represents one of the most massive and luminous red supergiant stars visible in the Milky Way. Located in the constellation Cepheus, this evolved star has an enormous radius approximately one thousand times that of our Sun and is nearing the final stages of its stellar life cycle. Monitoring such objects provides critical data on heavy element nucleosynthesis and the eventual transition of high mass stars into supernovae.

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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🦎🧠 Scientists at the University of #Würzburg designed a #Mars #rover wheel that mimics the sandfish #lizard, a #desert #reptile that swims through loose #sand. The team tested their bio inspired #wheels on sand and open terrain showing steady movement and identifying areas for improvement.

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Scientists Built a Mars Rover That “Swims” Through Sand

A Sahara desert lizard has inspired a new approach to Mars rover mobility. The research could lead to more capable explorers able to navigate sandy landscapes with greater ease.
University of Würzburg (SciTechDaily)
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💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🌊🚀 Before #Apollo, #aquanauts lived in seafloor labs as #underwater hotels and transit seemed imminent.

Edwin Link, Jacques Cousteau, and the U.S. #Navy proved the #ocean could be inhabited through projects like #Sealab and #Conshelf. But #NASA funding ultimately swallowed the dream, and the seabed remains sparsely explored today.

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Before the moon race, explorers wanted to conquer the ocean

From Jules Verne-inspired submarines to NASA-backed underwater habitats, the dream of an undersea civilization came closer than most people realize.
Bill Gourgey (Popular Science)
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