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NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

A decommissioned NASA satellite that once helped scientists understand how Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from harmful cosmic radiation is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday evening. According to NASA, the spacecraft known as Van Allen Probe A could make atmospheric reentry around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time, though officials note that predicting the exact moment remains difficult. Space agencies say the timing of the event carries uncertainty, with the act

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NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

A decommissioned NASA satellite that once helped scientists understand how Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from harmful cosmic radiation is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday evening. According to NASA, the spacecraft known as Van Allen Probe A could make atmospheric reentry around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time, though officials note that predicting the exact moment remains difficult. Space agencies say the timing of the event carries uncertainty, with the act

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Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

As people across the globe prepare to welcome the New Year with countdowns, fireworks, and celebrations across different time zones, a small group of astronauts orbiting far above Earth will experience the arrival of the new year in a way unlike anyone on the planet. Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts currently in orbit will celebrate the New Year an astonishing 16 times, highlighting the extraordinary reality of life in space and the unique way time is experienced beyond Earth.

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31 Dec 2025 12:54 PM 322 views

Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

As people across the globe prepare to welcome the New Year with countdowns, fireworks, and celebrations across different time zones, a small group of astronauts orbiting far above Earth will experience the arrival of the new year in a way unlike anyone on the planet. Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts currently in orbit will celebrate the New Year an astonishing 16 times, highlighting the extraordinary reality of life in space and the unique way time is experienced beyond Earth.

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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth after a landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 crew. The mission, which included extensive scientific research, marked several historic firsts for India. Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian astronaut in space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. His return, scheduled for July 14 via the Dragon spacecraft, is part of a well-

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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth after a landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 crew. The mission, which included extensive scientific research, marked several historic firsts for India. Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian astronaut in space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. His return, scheduled for July 14 via the Dragon spacecraft, is part of a well-

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Poses No Threat to Earth

Astronomers have confirmed the passage of a rare interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS through our solar system. First detected on July 1, 2025, by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile, it is only the third such object ever observed, following Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. Traveling at an astonishing 208,800 km/h, 3I/ATLAS is expected to make its closest approach to the Sun on October 30 at a distance of 1.4 AU, just inside Mars’ orbit.

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Poses No Threat to Earth

Astronomers have confirmed the passage of a rare interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS through our solar system. First detected on July 1, 2025, by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile, it is only the third such object ever observed, following Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. Traveling at an astonishing 208,800 km/h, 3I/ATLAS is expected to make its closest approach to the Sun on October 30 at a distance of 1.4 AU, just inside Mars’ orbit.

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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make a historic communication from space with school students and scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on July 4, 2025. The interaction, which will take place via ham radio, is part of the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) programme, designed to connect astronauts aboard the ISS with students around the world, inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

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02 Jul 2025 06:08 AM 672 views

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make a historic communication from space with school students and scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on July 4, 2025. The interaction, which will take place via ham radio, is part of the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) programme, designed to connect astronauts aboard the ISS with students around the world, inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

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World's Largest Digital Telescope Captures Millions of Galaxies in Groundbreaking Bay Area Space Images

In a groundbreaking development for astronomy, the Rubin Observatory has unveiled its first stunning images of space using the world’s most powerful digital camera. Built in the Bay Area, the camera has now been successfully deployed at the summit of Cerro Pachón in Chile, where it has begun capturing breathtaking images of the universe in unprecedented resolution and detail. This advanced 3,200-megapixel digital camera is designed to scan the sky every 40 seconds, ca

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World's Largest Digital Telescope Captures Millions of Galaxies in Groundbreaking Bay Area Space Images

In a groundbreaking development for astronomy, the Rubin Observatory has unveiled its first stunning images of space using the world’s most powerful digital camera. Built in the Bay Area, the camera has now been successfully deployed at the summit of Cerro Pachón in Chile, where it has begun capturing breathtaking images of the universe in unprecedented resolution and detail. This advanced 3,200-megapixel digital camera is designed to scan the sky every 40 seconds, ca

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NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Poses No Threat to Earth

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

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China's Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory Set to Illuminate Subatomic Mysteries

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NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

NASA satellite Van Allen Probe A expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday

Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

Astronauts aboard space station to welcome new year 16 times in orbit

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla begins return to Earth from ISS aboard Dragon capsule

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Poses No Threat to Earth

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Poses No Threat to Earth

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Speak with Students and ISRO Scientists from Space

​World's Largest Digital Telescope Captures Millions of Galaxies in Groundbreaking Bay Area Space Images

​World's Largest Digital Telescope Captures Millions of Galaxies in Groundbreaking Bay Area Space Images

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