X-ray, Moon Missions Launch from Japan
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In an ambitious mission pairing, Japan launched a next-generation X-ray observatory and an innovative lunar lander. The post X-ray, Moon Missions Launch from Japan appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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India Launches Aditya L1 Solar Observatory
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India’s first dedicated solar science mission Aditya L1 heads spaceward. The post India Launches Aditya L1 Solar Observatory appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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India's Chandrayaan 3 Lands on the Moon
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In a first, India’s Chandrayaan 3 soft-lands in the lunar south pole region of the Moon. The post India's Chandrayaan 3 Lands on the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Russia Heads for the Moon for the First Time Since 1976
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The launch of Russia’s Luna 25 lander heralds the nation’s return to lunar and planetary exploration. The post Russia Heads for the Moon for the First Time Since 1976 appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Glitch Causes Voyager 2 to Briefly Lose Contact With Earth
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NASA detected a faint "heartbeat" signal from Voyager 2, after an erroneous command caused the spacecraft to lose contact with Earth. The post Glitch Causes Voyager 2 to Briefly Lose Contact With Earth appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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India's Chandrayaan 3 Mission Launches for the Moon
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India is headed back to the Moon with its ambitious new Chandrayaan 3 mission. The post India's Chandrayaan 3 Mission Launches for the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Euclid Space Telescope Launches to Explore Dark Energy, Dark Matter
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The European Space Agency’s New Space Telescope promises to unlock a key mystery of modern cosmology. The post Euclid Space Telescope Launches to Explore Dark Energy, Dark Matter appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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BepiColombo Mission Makes Third Mercury Flyby
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The Mercury-bound BepiColombo Mission made its third flyby past the solar system’s innermost world on June 19th. The post BepiColombo Mission Makes Third Mercury Flyby appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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United Arab Emirates Announces New Mission to the Asteroid Belt
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An ambitious new mission from the United Arab Emirates would fly closely and speedily by seven main-belt asteroids. The post United Arab Emirates Announces New Mission to the Asteroid Belt appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Magnets Are Bad News for Meteorites
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Common handheld magnets can erase crucial data in ancient meteorites. The post Magnets Are Bad News for Meteorites appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Japanese Mission Attempts Moon Landing, Falls Silent
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The Hakuto R lander, built by Tokyo-based iSpace, was to be a commercial mission to the Moon, but it has yet to phone home on landing day. The post Japanese Mission Attempts Moon Landing, Falls Silent appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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ESA's JUICE Mission Launches for Jupiter
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ESA’s first dedicated mission to Jupiter launches from Guyana Space Center. The post ESA's JUICE Mission Launches for Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Artemis II Crew Selection, Mission Update
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NASA has announced the names for the Artemis 2 crew headed to the Moon in 2024. Meanwhile, the Artemis program as a whole is taking shape. The post Artemis II Crew Selection, Mission Update appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Rosalind Franklin Rover Targeting 2028 Launch to Mars
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The European Space Agency is working to get its ambitious Mars rover back on track after complex delays. The post Rosalind Franklin Rover Targeting 2028 Launch to Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Small Asteroid Spotted Hours Before Demise
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The swift detection of a small asteroid, and recovery of its surviving fragments, shows we’re getting better at spotting incoming objects. The post Small Asteroid Spotted Hours Before Demise appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Lucy Mission Has a New Asteroid to Fly By
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NASA’s Lucy mission now has a new first target of opportunity, a main-belt asteroid it will visit this November. The post Lucy Mission Has a New Asteroid to Fly By appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Space Missions to Watch in 2023
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A tour of Jupiter’s moons and a mission to a "metal asteroid" are among the spacecraft to be launched in 2023. The post Space Missions to Watch in 2023 appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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NASA's Mars Insight Reaches End of Mission
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NASA's groundbreaking Insight lander on Mars has fallen silent. The post NASA's Mars Insight Reaches End of Mission appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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