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Tag: Venus
Private Venus Mission Plans to Retrieve Cloud Samples for Life Research
A private space mission is being developed to collect atmospheric samples from Venus and transport them to Earth for analysis. The initiative, led by planetary […]
NASA Remembers Long-Time Civil Servant John Boyd
John Boyd, known to many as Jack and whose career spanned more than seven decades in a multitude of roles across NASA as well as […]
Astronomers Spot a High-Speed Star That May Carry a Planet With It
A celestial object, possibly a small star with a massive exoplanet, has been observed moving through the Milky Way at an extraordinary speed of over […]
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the ‘Great Comet’ of 2025 with Stunning Display
The celestial display presented by Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) during January has captivated skywatchers worldwide, earning it the title of the “Great Comet of 2025.” […]
Comet C/2024 G3 May Be Breaking Apart After Close Solar Encounter
New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), which recently became visible to the naked eye, might be breaking apart after its close approach to […]
Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The next full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:27 p.m. EST, illuminating the night sky for […]
NASA Confirms Successful Flyby of Parker Solar Probe, Completes Closest Sun Approach
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a significant milestone by completing its closest approach to the Sun, as confirmed on December 26, 2024. Reports indicate […]
What Time Is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Closest Sun Flyby on Christmas Eve?
The Parker Solar Probe, a mission by NASA, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. This […]
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Achieves Closest Sun Flyby Ever on December 24
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to perform its closest flyby of the sun on December 24, 2024, at 6:53 a.m. EST. The spacecraft, which […]