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Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video) A sunspot so big it rivals the gigantic sunspot responsible for the Carrington Event in 1859 has unleashed another X-class solar flare. Watch the eruption here and find out how to see the sunspot for yourself.

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NASA Images Help Explain Eating Habits of Massive Black Hole 4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)
This image of the Andromeda galaxy uses data from NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope. Multiple wavelengths are shown, revealing stars, dust, and areas of star formation.Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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MAF EAP – Trauma-Informed Workplace Trauma-Informed Workplace
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In today’s dynamic professional landscape, understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma is essential for fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Join us as we explore the principles of trauma-informed care and their practical ...

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Historic space-baked cookie lands in the Smithsonian It's been four years since it was made, but if you could smell it, you'd find it still retains the whiff of a DoubleTree Cookie. The first food item baked in space is now at the Smithsonian.

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China launches 4 satellites on 1st flight of new Long March 6C rocket (video) China launched its first Long March 6C rocket, helping the nation further its goal of launching 100 orbital missions this year.

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'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 7 'Eirgah' is the best yet of this final... With just three more episodes remaining after this one, "Star Trek: Discovery" offers us a surprisingly well-written installment.

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NASA’s Chandra Notices the Galactic Center is Venting X-ray: NASA/CXC/Univ. of Chicago/S.C. Mackey et al.; Radio: NRF/SARAO/MeerKAT; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk
These images show evidence for an exhaust vent attached to a chimney releasing hot gas from a region around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, as ...

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'Major lunar standstill' may reveal if Stonehenge is aligned with the moon Is Stonehenge aligned with the moon? Scientists hope to find out during a rare 'major lunar standstill, which happens once every 18.6 years.

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'I don't see any evidence of aliens.' SpaceX's Elon Musk says Starlink satellites have never... Elon Musk isn't convinced that aliens have ever visited Earth, according to remarks the SpaceX CEO and founder made during a conference on Tuesday (May 7).

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NASA Administrator to Engage Officials in Italy, Vatican, Saudi Arabia NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks during a NASA town hall event, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Credits: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Continuing his engagement to deepen international collaboration and the peaceful use of space, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson ...

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White dwarfs are 'heavy metal' zombie stars endlessly cannibalizing their dead planetary systems Zombie white dwarf stars keep their heavy metal exteriors fresh by constantly cannibalizing any smaller objects in their dead planetary systems, like comets and asteroids, that get in their way.

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NASA Licenses 3D-Printable Superalloy to Benefit US Economy 3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)
NASA superalloy GRX-810 will soon be available to aviation and space industry parts manufacturers as a result of new licensing agreements with four U.S. companies. Credit: NASA/Jef Janis
NASA’s investment in a ...

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AI in Earth observation: a force for good The upcoming launch of the Φsat-2 mission is a prime example of the pioneering work that ESA does in the field of AI in Earth observation.But when it comes to AI, hopes and fears abound in equal measure. In this ...

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Webb hints at atmosphere around rocky exoplanet Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for the existence of a rocky planet atmosphere ...

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Space Team Europe for Ariane 6: Aline Decadi Video:
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. To launch a rocket, we have the combined expertise and passion of Space Team Europe. Aline Decadi is one of many making the first Ariane 6 launch possible and ...

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Resolving Messier 3’s swarming stars Messier 3 is a great globular cluster of the late-spring sky. Image: Adam Block.
During late spring or early summer – which term you choose being likely dependant on how fine the weather’s been – is the best time to seek ...

JWST captures zooms in on the ‘mane’ of the iconic Horsehead Nebula

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JWST captures zooms in on the ‘mane’ of the iconic Horsehead Nebula This image of the Horsehead Nebula from the James Webb Space Telescope focuses on a portion of the horse’s “mane” that is about 0.8 light-years in width. It was taken with Webb’s NIRCam (Near-infrared Camera). Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, Karl ...

NASA’s Voyager 1 probe calls home after five months

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NASA’s Voyager 1 probe calls home after five months NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is depicted in this artist’s concept traveling through interstellar space. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
For the first time in five months, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is returning usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems. ...

ISS On-Orbit Status Report

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/24/2024 Payloads: In-Space Production Application – Pharmaceutical In-space Laboratory – 02 (InSPA-PIL-02): Sample cassettes were removed from Modules B and C and were prepared and stowed for return. A cassette from Module A was removed and installed into Module C. More ...