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Venus’s Skies Are Covered in Oxygen, Actually
While air is a gaseous delight unique to Earth, a team of astrophysicists have made a satisfying discovery: the direct observation of atomic oxygen on Venus’ dayside, confirming that the element crucial for our existence exists on both sides of the hellish planet. About 96% of the atmosphere on the second planet from the Sun…
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The Mars Express Spacecraft, Last Remaining Windows 98 User, Is Finally Getting An Upgrade
Did you know that the Mars Express spacecraft runs Windows 98? Well, not for long, as it transitions to a refreshed space OS.
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Why Europe’s Space Agency Is Spending $140 Million to Remove a Single Piece of Space Junk
The European Space Agency has signed a historic deal with Swiss startup ClearSpace to remove a single item of space debris in 2025. The $140 million price tag is steep, but this mission — involving an orbiting, mouth-like net — could herald the beginning of an entirely new space industry.
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European Space Agency Approves Mission To Yoink A Piece Of Trash Out Of Orbit
The European Space Agency has commissioned the first-ever mission to remove a single piece of space debris from orbit.