NASA to spend $20bn on moon base, nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft
The agency will increase robotic missions to the Moon and launch a nuclear spacecraft called Space Reactor 1 Freedom.
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Why are scientists rushing to study a comet from deep space?
The comet is the third interstellar object from deep space ever recorded to pass through Earth’s solar system.
Scientists watch flare with 10 trillion suns’ light from massive black hole
The burst of energy was likely triggered when an unusually large star wandered too close to the black hole.
Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite
The technology is expected to boost capacity in environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management.
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Are internet rumours of a comet hurtling towards Earth true?
Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims.
Supermassive black holes not so massive say scientists
Study shows black holes may be smaller than believed, challenging models of cosmic growth.
NASA plans to send manned Moon mission by February 2026
The crew of Artemis II will not land on the moon but will lay the groundwork for the first crewed missions to Mars.
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SpaceX expands Starlink satellite network with $17bn EchoStar deal
The spectrum purchase allows SpaceX to expand the cell network’s capacity and help ‘end mobile dead zones’.
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What scientists have learned from the biggest ever collision of black holes
Massive black holes may not always be formed the way we thought.
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What is US Space Command and why does it matter if it moves to Alabama?
Trump has announced he will move the agency’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
Key takeaways from Trump’s announcement to move US Space Command
Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
