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NASA to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year
HeadlineFlip summary: NASA has found a way to extend the operational life of the 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe for at least another year, ensuring its continued exploration of interstellar space.
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow
HeadlineFlip summary: A Concorde jet equipped with telescopes was used to capture the longest imaging of the Sun's corona during an eclipse, effectively racing against the Moon's shadow.
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface
HeadlineFlip summary: The world's largest solar telescope has captured images of previously unseen, small vortexes on the Sun's surface. These phenomena were expected but were too small to be detected until now.
Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun's surface
HeadlineFlip summary: Astronomers have captured the highest-resolution image of the Sun's surface to date, offering unprecedented detail of our star. The image was shared on Hacker News.
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
HeadlineFlip summary: South Korea's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after debris from a SpaceX rocket impacted its surface. The images were shared by the space agency.
Tiny Black Holes May Be Exploding Stars Across the Milky Way
HeadlineFlip summary: New research suggests that tiny black holes could be responsible for exploding stars observed throughout the Milky Way galaxy. This challenges existing theories about stellar explosions.
See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
HeadlineFlip summary: New images and footage reveal unprecedented detail of solar activity, including "whirlpools," previously unseen.
Rubin Observatory's first LSST Camera release: 500k galaxies in the COSMOS field
HeadlineFlip summary: The Rubin Observatory has released its first images from the LSST Camera, showcasing 500,000 galaxies in the COSMOS field. This marks a significant step in astronomical observation.
The Download: NASA’s new telescope and Chinese tech import curbs
HeadlineFlip summary: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching in late August, will study dark energy and can also detect asteroids. This is part of MIT Technology Review's daily tech newsletter.
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
HeadlineFlip summary: A stray SpaceX rocket's accidental collision with the Moon offers a rare scientific opportunity. Planetary geologists anticipate valuable data for future space missions from the impact.
NASA’s new dark energy space telescope can also detect killer asteroids
HeadlineFlip summary: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching in August, aims to study dark matter and dark energy. It will also be capable of detecting potentially hazardous asteroids.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
HeadlineFlip summary: A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the Moon. Astronomers view this impact, which follows billions of years of celestial bombardment, as a potentially useful accident.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
HeadlineFlip summary: A roundup of science stories including cyborg cockroaches, bubble-blowing sperm whales, and Betelgeuse's companion star.
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission
HeadlineFlip summary: Engineers are developing a plan to capture and save the satellite sent to assist NASA's Swift mission, with a capture attempt considered likely.
Detect Dark Matter's Mark from Your Backyard
HeadlineFlip summary: An article discusses how amateur astronomers might be able to detect dark matter's effects from their own backyards, exploring potential observational methods and the scientific implications.
Reaction wheel failures leave Swift rescue mission spinning in orbit
HeadlineFlip summary: Two of the three reaction wheels on the Swift satellite are inoperable, impacting its rescue mission. A preliminary investigation is underway to determine the cause.
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
HeadlineFlip summary: The UK's Jodrell Bank telescope is at risk of closure due to science funding cuts. Astronomers express grave concerns about the impact on UK science and training.
Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck New Jersey Home
HeadlineFlip summary: A meteorite that landed in New Jersey contained chemistry from an alien world, according to analysis of the space rock. The findings offer insights into extraterrestrial composition.
How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
HeadlineFlip summary: July's full Buck Moon will be visible in the night sky next week. The event offers an opportunity to observe the celestial phenomenon.
Astronomers may have found the first exomoon
HeadlineFlip summary: Astronomers may have discovered the first exomoon, a moon orbiting a planet outside our solar system. The potential exomoon was detected around a gas giant planet.