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Space debris hits the Moon: SpaceX rocket fragment creates a new crater

Science 08/06/2026, 02:54

🌕 SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon! A four-ton piece of metal created a new crater. NASA and SpaceX discuss how to avoid this in the future. #space #SpaceX #Moon

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The Price of Knowledge: The Most Expensive Scientific Projects in Human History

Science 08/05/2026, 19:18

From the atomic bomb to the ISS: which scientific projects cost humanity the most? 🌍💰 We analyze the most expensive experiments in history, whose price is counted in hundreds of billions of dollars. 🚀🔬 #science #space #history

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iPhone vs. Apollo: Why a modern smartphone is more powerful than the computer that took humans to the Moon

Technology 08/05/2026, 17:44

A modern iPhone is millions of times more powerful than the Apollo 11 computer, but it cannot replace it in space. Scientists explain why radiation resistance and reliability are more important for rockets than gigahertz. 🚀📱

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Tungsten conflict: NASA vs 3 Proton Lithium — the fight for a strategic metal in Nevada

Economy 08/04/2026, 06:01

The largest tungsten deposit in the USA has been discovered in Nevada, but its mining is blocked by NASA due to interference with satellites. 🛰️⛏️ Company 3 Proton Lithium insists on lifting the ban for national security, as China controls 80% of global supplies. 💰

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Saving the Mars rover or a waste of billions? NASA and The Planetary Society debate the future of the PROMISE lunar rover

Science 08/02/2026, 23:11

NASA wants to send an engineering copy of a Mars rover to the Moon, but the PROMISE project could cost up to $1.3 billion. The agency head and experts are debating: is it worth spending the only reserve of plutonium-238 on a lunar rover, or should it be saved for missions to distant planets? 🚀🌑

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Starliner's Return: Boeing Prepares the Spacecraft for a New Mission to the ISS by the End of 2026

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:15

Boeing plans to return the Starliner crewed spacecraft to flight by the end of 2026 after fixing critical errors. The next step will be an uncrewed cargo mission to the ISS, although exact dates depend on the station's schedule. 🚀🔧

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Three Gorges Dam: An Engineering Marvel That Changed the Earth's Rotation

Science 08/02/2026, 19:55

The Three Gorges Dam in China is not just the world's largest hydroelectric power station but also an object capable of influencing the Earth's rotation. NASA scientists confirmed that the weight of the water in the reservoir shifted the planet's axis by 2 cm. 🌍💧

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The Secret of the Perfect Milky Way Shot: How a NASA Astronaut Overcame ISS Motion

Science 08/02/2026, 18:56

NASA astronaut Don Pettit revealed the secret behind the perfect Milky Way photo from the ISS. 🌌 To prevent stars from turning into streaks due to the speed of 17,000 mph, he created a special rotating tracker mechanism. 📸 Simple mechanics vs. physics: how engineers conquered the orbit.

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Signal from Space: Why Humanity Has No Plan for Contact with Aliens

Science 08/01/2026, 08:21

Humanity has no plan for contact with aliens, and scientists are debating whether to send signals into space at all 📡👽. While some fear we might attract the attention of an aggressive civilization, others believe Earth has been 'glowing' in the ether for a long time. We examine the arguments and the Rio Scale for evaluating discoveries 🔭🌍

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NASA bets on SpaceX: from the lunar program to orbital data centers

Technology 08/01/2026, 02:44

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman openly declared his trust in SpaceX and their project for orbital data centers. 🌐🚀 According to him, without Elon Musk's engineering talent and capital, the implementation of the Artemis program is impossible. 🔭

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NASA and SpaceX Complete Critical Aerodynamic Tests of Super Heavy V3 for Lunar Landing

Technology 08/01/2026, 01:30

NASA and SpaceX have completed a series of aerodynamic tests of Super Heavy V3 at the Ames Research Center. Tests at speeds up to 2.5 Mach are necessary to refine the control system during the rocket's return to the atmosphere. This data is critical for the success of the Artemis III mission and the lunar landing in 2027 🚀🌕

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Construction of a lunar base: Interlune and Vermeer prepare mass-produced excavators for low-gravity operations

Technology 08/01/2026, 00:47

Interlune and Vermeer are preparing to launch mass production of lunar excavators. 🚀 The first batch of equipment for building the NASA base will be sent to the Moon in 2028. 🌑 Engineers are already solving the problem of operating in low-gravity conditions.

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Gulfstream G700 Overtakes Bombardier Global 8000: New World Speed Record Over the Atlantic

Technology 07/31/2026, 23:40

Gulfstream G700 set a new world speed record, beating competitor Bombardier Global 8000 by 19 minutes. 🚀 The American aircraft covered the route from Los Angeles to Farnborough in 8 hours and 27 minutes, proving its superiority in practice despite a lower passport speed. 🌍

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Builders from Space: How Robotic Excavators are Preparing the Moon for Humans

Technology 07/31/2026, 17:51

Astronauts will no longer build bases on the Moon by hand. Companies Interlune and Vermeer are creating autonomous robotic excavators capable of working in lunar dust and radiation conditions. The first prototype is ready for testing! 🌑🚜🤖

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Planet Mars Threatens NASA Missions: Modern Suits Are Too Heavy for the Red Planet

Science 07/30/2026, 14:24

NASA has encountered a serious problem: modern spacesuits are too heavy for Mars. Due to gravity and muscle mass loss, astronauts will not be able to move in current suits. Engineers will have to return to Apollo-era technologies and sacrifice some safety for weight. 🚀🔴

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Rescue at Risk: Failure on LINK Satellite Threatens Swift Observatory Rescue Mission

Science 07/29/2026, 13:26

The space tug LINK, intended to save the Swift observatory, has gone out of control due to reaction wheel failure. 🛰️ NASA is fighting to stabilize the spacecraft as solar activity has accelerated the telescope's descent. 🌞

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship: Flight History and New Challenges for the Company

Technology 07/25/2026, 03:48

SpaceX successfully launched Starship after an unsuccessful attempt last week. The flight was an important step towards the NASA lunar mission and the first since the company went public. 🚀🌕

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Mars as the Limit: Scientists Determine the Minimum Planet Size for Life

Science 07/24/2026, 19:25

Scientists have determined the minimum planet size for life — it must be no smaller than Mars. The study showed that small worlds cannot retain an atmosphere due to weak gravity and rapid cooling. These data will help the James Webb Telescope select the best targets for the search for life 🪐🔭

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