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This shimmering region of star-formation, a close-up of the Trifid Nebula about 5,000 light-years from Earth, was captured…
Star birth doesn’t come from ignition, but from equilibrium
Wherever star-formation happens, a classic cosmic story unfolds. A spiral galaxy typically consists of four main gaseous regions…
Forget relying on solar power: NASA plans to put nuclear reactors on the surface of the Moon
Published on 16/04/2026 – 16:44 GMT+2 Space capacities have grown significantly in the last several years, with NASA’s…
Why don’t space photos ever show stars? NASA’s explanation is simpler than you’d think and a photo from Artemis II proves it.
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NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here’s the White House plan to get it
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Managing traffic in space | MIT News
Chances are, you’ve already used a satellite today. Satellites make it possible for us to stream our favorite…
NASA working on ‘Big Bang’ upgrade for Voyager probes • The Register
NASA has revealed it’s working on a plan called “The Big Bang” that it hopes will extend the…
Starwatch: Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies | Science
This week, the annual Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies. Although active since 16 April, the…
Australia’s space program stuck in low orbit
When it comes to space, Australia has long been seen – and seen itself – as a support…
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