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Uranus - New Insights into a Magnetic Mystery
Strange findings regarding Uranus's magnetic field may not have been representative of its typical state
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First Private Spacewalk: This Week in Space
Communication satellites, record crowding in space, and a new volcano.
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Israeli Intelligence and Chinese Samples: This Week in Space
A major deal for ISI, China's Mars samples, Polaris mission underway, NASA's space sail, and the end of Vega.
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Why is the Night Sky Dark?
If the universe is infinite and filled with shining stars, we might expect a continuously bright sky. Why then is it dark at night?
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Water is From the Moon, Diamonds are From Mercury: This Week in Space
Evidence of water-containing crystals on the Moon, a deep diamond layer in Mercury, and looming shutdown threat to the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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Echoes of Solar Fury - Solar Storms in Earth’s Memory
A Miyake event—an intense and rare solar storm—can have lasting effects on both nature and humanity
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Earth’s Twin Planet: This Week in Space
Sample collection from the far side of the moon, Boeing launches a leaky spacecraft, and a particularly intriguing planet is found.
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Starship Prepares for Another Test: This Week in Space
Heat shield in focus, seniors in space, space debris cleanup, and a surprising planet.
