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Space & Cosmos
Asteroid sample return mission allows researchers to conduct largest geophysical observation campaign of its kind
An animated Osiris-Rex departs from the asteroid Bennu. Credit: NASA The OSIRIS-REx project made history last year as the first U.S. mission to bring back an asteroid sample from space. Along with this, a treasure trove of data has also been created. An international research team led by Sandia National Laboratories and including researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory published…
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VXS-1 squadron continues mission while tracking potential tropical cyclone
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Science Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies Tuesday, Sept. 24, to deploy observation buoys in advance of Hurricane Helen’s predicted path to the National Ocean Partnership Program (NOPP). Provided real-time predictions. Hurricane Coastal Impact (NHCI) team for timely forecasting and operational preparedness. The planned deployment site pictured above is where the team…
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SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts home
SpaceX has been flying regular missions every six months to allow for rotation of the ISS crew. A SpaceX rocket took to the skies on Saturday carrying two passengers, leaving two seats open for the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station for months, NASA said. It is said that The Falcon 9 rocket…
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Far side samples from the Chang’e 6 mission analyzed for the first time
The topographic map shows the landing sites of the Chang’e, Apollo, and Luna missions. Credit: NAOC A team of Chinese scientists studied the first far side samples brought back by the Chang’e 6 mission. This discovery marks an important milestone in lunar exploration science and technical exploration capabilities. The study was published in National Science Review on September 16th. Professor…
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