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Euclid Telescope Discovers Record-Breaking Distant Supermassive Black Hole

The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has detected a record-breaking quasar hosting a supermassive black hole at an unprecedented distance, shedding light on one of the universe's enduring mysteries. The discovery represents the most distant supermassive black hole ever observed, located in the early universe when

FCC Approves Giant Space Mirror Orbital Test Despite Ecosystem and Science Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a test of a giant space mirror intended to reflect sunlight from low Earth orbit. The project aims to explore the possibility of delivering "sunlight on demand" from space, though it has drawn concerns from scientists and environmental groups. The approval

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FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Mirror Satellite for Night-Time Earth Illumination

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved Reflect Orbital to launch a satellite equipped with a large mirror designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate areas of Earth during nighttime hours. The satellite, named Eärendil-1, represents an attempt to use orbital reflectors to supplement natural lighting on Earth. However, the

NASA Selects Four New Moon Missions for Permanent Lunar Base

NASA has selected four new Moon missions to support the development of a permanent lunar base. These missions represent continued progress under the Artemis program, which aims to establish sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The selections underscore NASA's commitment to building the infrastructure needed for long-term

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SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight

SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week. The upcoming mission will push the vehicle's systems further by operating under higher pressure conditions. Additionally, the flight will serve as a platform to test

NASA Begins Rocket Stacking for Artemis III Moon Mission Targeting 2027

NASA has officially begun stacking the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the Artemis III mission, currently targeted for 2027. This milestone marks a critical step toward returning astronauts to the Moon since the Apollo era. The stacking process involves assembling the massive rocket&

Hubble Finds First Stellar-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri Star Cluster

A research team has confirmed the existence of a stellar-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, marking the first detection of its kind within this ancient star cluster. The discovery was made using archival data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope combined with observations from the James Webb Space Telescope.