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On the night of September 17-18, 2024, a harvest supermoon coincided with a partial lunar eclipse, visible across North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. The supermoon appeared larger and brighter than usual, while the eclipse cast a shadow on a small portion of the moon, peaking at 3:44 AM BST.
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Following the tragic death of a tourist in Iceland due to an ice cave collapse, authorities have suspended glacier tours in Vatnajökull National Park. Experts are urging stricter safety measures as climate change exacerbates risks associated with glacier tourism, particularly during warmer months. This incident highlights the dangers of 'last chance tourism' as glaciers rapidly melt.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico after a three-month test mission, but without its intended crew, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Due to safety concerns over thruster malfunctions, the astronauts will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025, extending their stay on the ISS significantly.
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Recent reviews highlight works that explore Earth's history and its living systems. Deborah Stratman's film and Ferris Jabr's book delve into the interconnectedness of life and geology, emphasizing the planet's dynamic nature and the impact of human activity on ecosystems.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 after their Boeing Starliner capsule returned uncrewed due to safety concerns. The duo's extended stay follows a series of technical issues with the Starliner, which was deemed too risky for their return.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth uncrewed on September 7, 2024, after prolonged delays due to technical issues. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station until February 2025, following concerns over the spacecraft's safety during their planned return.
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Summer 2024 has been recorded as the hottest on Earth, with average temperatures significantly exceeding previous records. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that this trend is likely to continue, making 2024 potentially the warmest year in history. Extreme weather events have been observed globally, exacerbated by climate change.
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Recent studies reveal significant geological events affecting Earth and its moon Ganymede. An ancient asteroid impact altered Ganymede's rotation, while seismic research uncovered a unique structure in Earth's outer core, crucial for understanding its magnetic field. These findings enhance our knowledge of planetary evolution and the conditions for life.
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NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch on October 10, 2024, after engineers confirmed that its transistors can withstand Jupiter's radiation. The mission aims to explore Europa's potential for life beneath its icy surface, with a series of flybys planned over the next six years.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico on September 6, 2024, after a test mission that faced technical issues. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain aboard the ISS, expected to return in February 2025 due to safety concerns with the spacecraft.
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis are set to conduct a historic spacewalk from the Crew Dragon spacecraft at 5:58 AM ET today. This mission, Polaris Dawn, aims to test new spacesuits and study radiation effects at an altitude of 700 kilometers, nearly double that of the International Space Station.