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The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft is set for a historic double fly-by of the Moon and Earth, utilizing their gravity for a slingshot maneuver towards Jupiter. This mission aims to explore the potential for life on Jupiter's icy moons. Meanwhile, NASA faces backlash over the cancellation of its Viper lunar rover mission.
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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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The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) successfully executed a historic fly-by of Earth on August 20, 2024, using gravity assists from both the Moon and Earth. This maneuver is part of its journey to Jupiter, expected to take over eight years, and aims to save fuel for scientific investigations of Jupiter's moons.
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A blue supermoon graced the skies on August 19, 2024, marking a rare astronomical event. This phenomenon occurs when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, appearing larger and brighter. The blue supermoon is the first of four consecutive supermoons this year, with the next one set for September 18.
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Michaela Coel is set to return with 'First Day on Earth,' her first TV drama since 'I May Destroy You.' The series, co-produced by HBO and BBC, follows a British novelist navigating personal challenges in Ghana. Filming is scheduled to begin next year, with Jesse Armstrong as an executive producer.
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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.