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The mystery of how strange cosmic objects called 'JuMBOs' went rogue
By Robert Lea published
Scientists may have discovered how JuMBOs, strangle binary objects found in Orion, may have gone rogue while staying gravitationally bound. The discovery may shake up theories of planet formation.
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China's Tiangong space station damaged by debris strike: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two spacewalks this winter fixed the power supply of China's Tiangong space station, which was damaged by a space debris strike, state media reported.
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Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against 'space-enabled' attacks
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force is testing a new ground-based satellite jamming weapon to help keep U.S. military personnel safe from potential "space-enabled" attacks.
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Japan's SLIM moon lander defies death to survive 3rd frigid lunar night (image)
By Robert Lea published
Japan's SLIM lunar lander has now survived three week-long nights on the moon, braving temperatures as low as minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit, despite not being designed to last one!
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April full moon has us tickled pink in these gorgeous photos
By Brett Tingley published
The Full Pink Moon rose on April 23, 2024, putting a damper on chances of catching any Lyrid meteors but providing a gorgeous target for cameras around the globe.
![The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 18 mission were revealed on April 24, 2024, the day before their planned launch to the Tiangong space station.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BB5Kos6iP5Ma6cPwdEFmj9-320-80.jpg)
China reveals Shenzhou 18 astronauts ahead of April 25 launch to Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China has unveiled the three-person crew for its Shenzhou 18 mission, which is set to launch toward the Tiangong space station on Thursday (April 25).
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Private moon mission to carry NASA electric moon dust shield in 2024
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA is sending a technology demonstrator to the moon on the upcoming private Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 in order to test how to repel and remove lunar dust using electricity.
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Pre-Star Wars Day Lego deal: 20% off the Emperor's Throne Room
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side again and Save 20% on the Lego Emperor's Throne Room Diorama ahead of Star Wars Day, May 4.
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