New Moon

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  Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals

  New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...

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  What Studies On Soil Sample From Moon's Far Side Have Found

  Volcanic rock in the sample collected by Chang'e-6, the first mission that brought back soil from the far side of the Moon, is about 2.8 billion years old, suggesting the landing site was volcanically active at the time, according to two new studies.

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  Scientists Confirm Volcanic Eruptions on Moon’s Far Side in New Study

  A recent study has confirmed the existence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon’s far side. By analysing lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, scientists discovered volcanic rock fragments dating to over 2.8 billion years ago. These findings reveal a long history of volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side, mirroring th...

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  Voyager 2's Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

  A new analysis of Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 reveals a unique magnetic anomaly caused by a rare solar wind event. Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech found that the solar wind’s impact on Uranus’s magnetosphere was a unique occurrence, influencing measurements of the planet’s magnetic field. The study also ...

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  NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea

  NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...

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  Life Exists On Saturn's Moon Titan? New Study Drops Major Hint

  Titan, the moon of the second-largest planet in our solar system is believed to be one of the most hospitable worlds

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  NASA's Voyager 2 Finds Clues of Ancient Ocean on Uranus' Moon Miranda

  Recent analysis of images captured by NASA's Voyager 2 has suggested that Miranda, a moon orbiting Uranus, may have once contained a significant ocean beneath its icy exterior. Research led by Tom Nordheim at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory reveals that this ocean could have existed hundreds of millions of years ago, driven by tidal forces...

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  NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations

  NASA’s upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission aims to explore and map water on the Moon. Set for launch next year, this satellite will utilise advanced instruments to identify and measure water in various forms. It will investigate permanently shadowed craters and surface features to gather insights about lunar water's origins and its potential for f...

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  China’s New Astronaut Group Begins Lunar Mission Training in Beijing

  China’s fourth generation of astronauts, including two from Hong Kong and Macao, are undergoing a comprehensive training programme in Beijing to prepare for upcoming lunar missions. This rigorous process includes specialised physical training, lectures, and over 200 detailed programmes covering critical lunar surface operations. The cohort's dive...

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  Until Dawn (Remake) Review: A PS4 Horror Classic Reanimated, but at What Cost?

  If you’ve played and enjoyed Until Dawn before, you’re unlikely to find something here that will unlock a radically new experience, even if it does enhance your memory of the original. But if you’ve never played the definitive interactive horror title that kicked off a slew of games of the same genre, then perhaps the Until Dawn remake presen...

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  The Astronaut Wears Prada As Axiom Unveils New Spacesuit

  Astronauts walking on the moon as part of NASA's first human mission to the lunar South Pole will be wearing Prada, as part of a new venture unveiled.

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  Is Life Possible On Europa, Jupiter Moon? NASA To Investigate

  The Europa Clipper mission will allow the US space agency to uncover new details about the moon, which scientists believe could hold an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy surface.

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  China Introduces Advanced Spacesuit for 2030 Moon Landing Mission

  China has unveiled a new spacesuit designed for its 2030 lunar mission, marking another step in its growing space program. The suit is equipped with features to protect astronauts from the moon's extreme environment, including temperature fluctuations, radiation, and dust. With bold red-and-white aesthetics, the suit highlights China's ambitions to...

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  Is Earth’s New Minimoon 2024 Visible to Naked Eye? Here's What You Need to Know

  On Sunday, 29th September, Earth captured a new "minimoon" known as 2024 PT5. The bus-sized asteroid, measuring 33 feet wide, is temporarily orbiting Earth for 57 days. Although it's a fascinating addition, the minimoon is too small to be seen with the naked eye or typical amateur telescopes. Researchers believe the asteroid originated from the Arj...

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  Tonight, As India Sleeps, Earth Will Get A 'Mini Moon'

  The Earth will embrace a new and temporary 'mini moon' tonight, with a connection to India's epic Mahabharat. Called "2024 PT5" it is just about ten meters in diameter and it will remain in the Earth's orbit for about 53 days.