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40 Years Ago: The International Cometary Explorer Made History at Comet Giacobini-Zinner

A Historic Encounter On September 11, 1985, the International Cometary Explorer (ICE) spacecraft achieved a historic first in space exploration: it became the first spacecraft ever to fly by a comet. Originally launched as ISEE-3 (International Sun-Earth Explorer 3), the spacecraft was repurposed and renamed for its cometary mission. The

Astronomers Discover Most Distant Proto-Supercluster

Astronomers have announced the discovery of the most distant proto-supercluster observed so far. This early collection of galaxies represents a significant junction within the cosmic web, providing insights into the large-scale structure formation in the young universe. Sources * EarthSky

NASA Begins Work on New United States Space Academy Under Presidential Executive Order

Less than two weeks after President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy, NASA has moved quickly to begin organizing the initiative. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has been appointed to chair the first Presidential Commission tasked with bringing the academy to life. The Space Academy represents

Large Supernova Survey Hints at Evolving Dark Energy

Cosmologists have long modeled dark energy as a fixed cosmological constant, but new analysis of a massive supernova catalog is challenging that assumption. Researchers examined observations of almost 3,000 Type Ia supernovae—explosions of white dwarf stars that reached critical mass after accreting material from companion stars. Because these

ESA Awards €760 Million Space Station Cargo Contract to The Exploration Company

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded The Exploration Company a substantial €760 million contract for space station cargo services. This contract represents a notable investment in European commercial space capabilities and marks an important milestone for the company in the growing commercial space logistics sector. The agreement will see

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NASA and IBM Develop AI Model for Lunar Exploration

NASA and IBM have developed an AI model of the Moon as part of their ongoing collaboration in space and technology. The model is designed to support exploration efforts under NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface and establish a sustainable presence there.

IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Foundation Model for Lunar Exploration

A New Tool for Lunar Science IBM and NASA have announced the release of an open-source AI foundation model specifically designed to support lunar exploration and scientific research. The model, developed jointly by the two organizations, aims to provide researchers and developers with a powerful tool for analyzing lunar data