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NASA discovers second asteroid-impact crater hidden under Greenland ice

Even though more than 200 asteroid impact craters have discovered on earth, this is only for the second time that an impact crater is being discovered under ice sheets

Feb 12, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Asteroid

Artist's concept illustrating Supernova 1987A as the powerful blast wave passes through its outer ring and destroys most of its dust, before the dust re-forms or grows rapidly.

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SOFIA finds dust survives obliteration in Supernova 1987A

SOFIA's observations of the iconic supernova suggest dust may actually be forming in the wake of the powerful blast wave. These results are helping astronomers solve the mystery surrounding the abundance of dust in our galaxy.

Feb 10, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Science

NASA's upcoming lunar mission aims to make astronauts stay on moon

Unlike previous lunar missions, NASA is planning to make astronauts stay on the moon which will become a milestone achievement.

Feb 10, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Hubble Spies Stellar Time Capsule with Cosmic Distance Markers

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NASA's Hubble captures amazing star cluster almost as old as universe itself [PHOTO]

NASA has released a stunning image of a star cluster almost as old as the universe itself.

Feb 4, 2019

By Micah Ong

Science

NASA discovers large cavity under Antarctic glacier; could cause massive sea level rise

NASA scientists believe that cavities under glaciers have direct impact in elevating ice melting which will result in global sea level rise

Feb 3, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

NASA lost seven of its own on the morning of Jan. 28, 1986, when a booster engine failed, causing the Shuttle Challenger to break apart just 73 seconds after launch. In this photo from Jan. 9, 1986, the Challenger crew takes a break during countdown train

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NASA: Remembering Space Shuttle Challenger

In this photo from Jan. 9, 1986, the Challenger crew takes a break during countdown training at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Feb 1, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Space

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NASA's Hubble captures stunning image of new dwarf galaxy in our cosmic backyard

Their aim was to measure the age of the cluster by using these stars, but they unexpectedly found a dwarf galaxy in our cosmic backyard.

Feb 1, 2019

By Micah Ong

Space

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Asteroid Bennu update: How NASA's OSIRIS-REx's mission will help asteroid impact prevention efforts

The Dawn orbited Vesta for nearly a year, before heading to the dwarf planet Ceres about 3.1 billion miles (4.9 billion kilometers) away, according to Space.com.

Jan 28, 2019

By Micah Ong

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Here's how NASA plans to stop asteroids from hitting earth, causing another extinction

Dubbed the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), this would be the space agency's first planetary-defense mission.

Jan 26, 2019

By Micah Ong

Asteroid Space

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NASA's New Horizons encounters Ultima Thule, transmits clear images to earth

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the distant object while setting the record for the flyby of the most distant planetary object in history.

Jan 26, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

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Graduate student could determine exact length of a day on Saturn finally

Mankovich determined the exact length of day in Saturn after closely analyzing the planet's rings

Jan 22, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Juno’s Latest Flyby of Jupiter Captures Two Massive Storms

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Jupiter's storms captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft

This image of Jupiter's turbulent southern hemisphere was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it performed its most recent close flyby of the gas giant planet on Dec. 21, 2018.

Jan 21, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Space

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NASA captures stunning image of Jupiter's storms, colorful clouds near red spot

NASA's Juno spacecraft took the images of the storms and the planet's mesmerizing colorful clouds during a late December flyby of Jupiter.

Jan 21, 2019

By Micah Ong

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Moon at roughly five miles per second, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Onboard are: NASA astronauts Joe Acaba,

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NASA-China collaborate on Moon exploration: But what about the funds?

US Congress has barred the space agency or the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from using federal funds, since 2011.

Jan 19, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

Artist's Conception of Cassini Saturn Orbit Insertion

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Saturn's rings mystery revealed: Thanks to NASA's Cassini spacecraft

NASA's Cassini spacecraft collected data before its time got over and scientists found some extraordinary details.

Jan 18, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

White dwarf stars, which our Sun will eventually become, will become a solid crystal, according to new research. Pictured: In this NASA handout, the Moon transits across the Sun, as seen in 304 angstrom extreme ultraviolet light during the total eclipse M

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Here's what the sun will look like when it dies

Astronomers find white dwarf stars to be useful in determining the age groups of neighboring stars as the former's predictable lifecycle allows them to be used as cosmic clocks.

Jan 14, 2019

By Micah Ong

Space

Science

Tycho's Supernova Remnant in X-ray

The peak brightness of Type Ia supernovas is thought to be well understood.

Jan 13, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Space

Astronomers found evidence that the corona of a black hole is what drives its evolution. Pictured: A composite X-ray (blue), radio (pink and green), and optical (orange and yellow) image of the galaxy Centaurus A is shown in this image from space. A broad

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Black hole swallowing star material, spewing x-ray energy detected by astronomers

Their observations are the first evidence that the corona becomes smaller in size as a black hole consumes material.

Jan 11, 2019

By Micah Ong

Space

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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Enters Orbit Around Object, Sets New Records

Aside from this, the fact that NASA's OSIRIS-REx is orbiting around Bennu at only just over a mile (1.6 kilometers) makes its close orbital distance record-breaking.

Jan 9, 2019

By Amesheil Perez

Space Asteroid

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NASA planet-hunting telescope discovers 3 new exoplanets including super-earth, 'Lava World'

It looks like HD 21749b may not be alone in its system as scientists also believe there is a second planet there that is about the size of the Earth.

Jan 9, 2019

By Micah Ong

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