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Alien technosignatures more likely to be found on oxygen-rich exoplanets. Here's why

To stand the best chance of detecting technosignatures, SETI should survey exoplanets with atmospheres that are at least 18% oxygen.

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Japan delays MMX Mars moon sample-return mission to 2026

Japan has postponed the launch of a mission seeking to bring samples of a Martian moon to Earth until 2026, due to problems with the nation's new H3 rocket.

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Navajo Nation objects to private moon mission placing human remains on the lunar surface

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's objections over a private mission placing human remains on the moon alongside agency science payloads.

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India launches X-ray satellite to study black holes, supernovas and more (video)

India sent its XPoSat X-ray observatory into orbit on New Year's Day to study black holes, supernovae and other cosmic phenomena.

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Concerning satellite observations show major cities on US East Coast are sinking

Satellite images show major cities on the U.S. East Coast, including New York City, are sinking. This has caused concern among scientists.

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NASA responds to Navajo Nation's request to delay private mission placing human remains on the moon

NASA representatives responded to the Navajo Nation's request to delay a private mission carrying human remains to the moon alongside agency scientific payloads.

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Ripples in the oldest known spiral galaxy may shed light on the origins of our Milky Way

Observations have revealed the first-ever seismic waves seen in an ancient galaxy, offering new insight on the origins of our very own Milky Way.

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'Cooling glass' could fight climate change by reflecting solar radiation back into space

To combat increasing global temperatures, scientists have developed a new cooling glass paint which effectively uses space as a heat sink.

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The Quadrantid meteor shower 2024 peaks tonight alongside a bright moon

Early each January, the Quadrantid meteor stream provides one of the most intense annual meteor displays, but unfortunately, there's a stumbling block this year in the form of the moon

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1st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid

The first-ever private mission Venus is slated to launch in 2025. and aims to search for signs of life in its clouds by detecting organic chemistry.

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Starship, Starlink and more: SpaceX poised for huge 2024

SpaceX smashed its own record last year, launching 96 missions to orbit. But 2024 will be even busier, if things go according to plan.

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Spacetime ripples detected in 2023 continue to puzzle astronomers. Could they be from the dawn of the universe?

The recently detected gravitational waves are a muddled mix of various sources, new study finds.

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NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter sets new distance record on the Red Planet

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter flew farther than it ever has before on Dec. 20, covering 2,315 feet (705 meters) of Red Planet ground.

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SpaceX to launch Swedish internet satellite tonight: Watch it live

SpaceX is poised to launch a Swedish broadband satellite tonight (Jan. 3) on the company's second mission of 2024, and you can watch the action live.

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Vulcan rocket to launch private Peregrine moon lander on debut liftoff Jan. 8. How to watch live.

The private Peregrine moon lander is scheduled to launch Jan. 8 on the debut flight of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, and you can follow along with the mission during a variety of prelaunch events.

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James Webb Space Telescope could look for 'carbon-lite' exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life

If the James Webb Space Telescope detects depleted carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere, that could indicate water.

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The inside of a dead star might look like a gigantic atomic nucleus

The mystery of what dwells within dead stars could be solved at last, thanks to supercomputer simulations that show neutron stars are comprised of "cold quark matter."

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Up next for Endeavour LA exhibit: Tank lift and shuttle shrink wrap

Just days after it was taken off exhibit and as its external tank is scheduled for its brief return to flight, NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour is heading under wraps.

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The top 10 spaceflight stories of 2023

Last year was a very busy one in the final frontier. Here's a rundown of some highlights, from Starship's debut to NASA's first asteroid sample-return.

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Review: Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' is a joyless jumble of rehashed sci-fi fare

A review of Zack Snyder’s $166 million sci-fi saga, 'Rebel Moon: Part One — A Child of Fire.'

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NASA and Russia will keep launching each other's astronauts to ISS until 2025: report

The International Space Station will continue to see launching crews mixed with American and Russian astronauts, according to media reports based on a Roscosmos press release.

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