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The Most Mind-Blowing Images Ever Taken of Earth from Space
We’ve been capturing space-based images of Earth for nearly three-quarters of a century, but these eight views of Earth are each profound in their own way. Images of Earth from space are now so commonplace that it’s hard to fathom the pre-spaceflight era—a time when people were forced to use their imaginations instead. The first…
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Blue Origin Announces Next-Gen Space Tug for In-Space Deliveries
Blue Origin revealed plans for a new spacecraft platform with the potential to reshape in-space logistics, offering unprecedented maneuverability and a host of advanced capabilities. In an effort to expand its presence and capabilities in space, Blue Origin announced on Monday that it’s developing Blue Ring—an advanced spacecraft platform designed for orbital logistics and delivery,…
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Orbiting Lunar Cameras Join Forces to Weave Beautiful Mosaic of Shadowed Moon Crater
NASA released a new mosaic of an impact crater that perpetually lies in the shadows of the lunar south pole. By combining the light sensitivity of NASA’s ShadowCam with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s ability to view shadowed regions, scientists put together a rare image of the Shackleton Crater as it appears in unprecedented detail. LROC…
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Enhanced Space Access Means Remarkable New Science Is on the Horizon
Rocket launches are expensive and laborious, but for decades they’ve been the price of doing business for space agencies hoping to get their latest satellite, telescope, or team of astronauts into the great blue yonder. But new missions and mission concepts are preparing for a brave new world, one in which humankind has an established,…