Space

Recently, a Chinese state-backed company, Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, made headlines with the launch of its first 18 satellites. This initiative is part of a grand plan to establish a vast orbital network known as the “Thousand Sails Constellation,” aimed at competing with the likes of Starlink. The company’s goal is to have a total
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Stars are not the fixed, unchanging entities that some ancient civilizations believed them to be. Occasionally, new stars appear in the night sky, only to fade away after a brief period of time. These transient stars, known as “guest stars,” have been observed throughout history, capturing the attention of astronomers and skywatchers alike. The Fascination
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The debate surrounding the origins of the Moon has been ongoing for years, with various theories proposed and discarded over time. However, a recent study suggests some intriguing nuances to the widely accepted model. According to the current consensus, the Moon formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago following a massive collision between the early Earth
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A celestial treat is in store for stargazers this week as two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are set to peak simultaneously on Tuesday evening. While both are set to dazzle viewers, the Alpha Capricornids is particularly renowned for its breathtakingly bright fireballs. The optimal time to witness a meteor shower,
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As the idea of human settlements on celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars gains momentum, the challenges of deep space travel are at the forefront of discussions. Among these challenges are travel times, food sustainability, and radiation exposure. To overcome these obstacles, some experts propose the use of genome editing to enhance human tolerance
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Ariel, one of the five moons of Uranus, has recently taken the spotlight as a potential candidate for harboring a subsurface ocean. Known for its icy surface and diverse geological features, Ariel has intrigued scientists for decades. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has played a pivotal role in this discovery by detecting carbon dioxide
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