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Sci-Fi Creepypasta “Planet of No Return”

Sci-Fi Creepypasta “Planet of No Return”

Stranded on the hostile planet HK617, Ben Dawson finds himself in a nightmarish fight for survival against relentless alien predators known as the Barios. With his team dead and his ship damaged beyond repair, each day becomes an agonizing battle against the planet’s lethal environment. As Ben unravels the chilling intelligence of the Barios, he […]

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InSight finds high meteoroid impact rate on Mars

InSight finds high meteoroid impact rate on Mars

Scientists have long sought to determine the rate of meteoroid impacts on Mars, employing two primary methods before the availability of seismic data. One approach involved calculating the impact rate from lunar crater chronology models, which are based on studies of craters on the Moon and adjusted to account for Mars’ atmosphere and proximity to […]

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Fifth Sun Men's NASA Minimal Shuttle T-Shirt

Fifth Sun Men's NASA Minimal Shuttle T-Shirt

Show off your love for space exploration with this NASA Minimal Shuttle T-Shirt from Fifth Sun. This short sleeve tee features a minimalist design of the iconic NASA shuttle, perfect for any fan of the space agency. Made from high-quality materials, this shirt is comfortable to wear all day long. Whether you are a space […]

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The Forever Ship: Starship Omega, Book 1

The Forever Ship: Starship Omega, Book 1

The Forever Ship: Starship Omega, Book 1 is a thrilling and captivating addition to the sci-fi genre that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This novel, written by the talented duo of Scott Bartlett and Joshua James, presents a unique and compelling story that explores the resilience of humanity in the face […]

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Martian Organic Material Suggests Origin of Life’s Building Blocks

Martian Organic Material Suggests Origin of Life’s Building Blocks

In the Martian atmosphere billions of years ago, the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation broke down carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules through a process called photolysis. This photochemical reaction split CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen. However, the process occurred more rapidly for the lighter carbon-12 isotope than for the heavier carbon-13 isotope. As a result, the […]

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Pad B Rises Ahead of Booster 12 Static Fire

Pad B Rises Ahead of Booster 12 Static Fire

Booster 12, which has been in Mega Bay 1 since January 23, is possibly set to roll out to the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) as early as July 8 or 9. However, depending on Hurricane Beryl, this could be pushed back a few days if Highway 4 is flooded. Along with intermittent closures, SpaceX has […]

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China Warns Public on Accidental Satellite Surveillance Leaks

China Warns Public on Accidental Satellite Surveillance Leaks

China’s Ministry of State Security has raised concerns about the increasing use of space-based technology for espionage by foreign intelligence agencies. The statement highlights the use of high-precision remote sensing satellites for continuous monitoring of China, allegedly bolstered by data analysis from professionals and unsuspecting netizens. The MSS cautions that foreign intelligence agencies are reportedly […]

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Volunteers Leaving NASA’s Simulated Mars Habitat After 378 Days

Volunteers Leaving NASA’s Simulated Mars Habitat After 378 Days

NASA’s first simulated yearlong Mars habitat mission, known as the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), has been an ambitious undertaking to prepare for future human exploration of the Red Planet. The mission aimed to simulate the challenges and conditions that astronauts would face during an actual Mars mission, providing invaluable insights for future […]

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Star Formation of the Past

Star Formation of the Past

In the early days of the Universe, approximately 12 billion years ago, the cosmic environment was significantly different from what we observe today. The primordial gas clouds from which stars formed were metal-poor – meaning they were depleted in heavy elements, often referred to as “metals” by astronomers. These metals are typically formed within the […]

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