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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), dubbed the 'comet of the century,' is currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere after its closest approach to Earth on October 12, 2024. Discovered in January 2023, it last passed Earth 80,000 years ago. Stargazers can expect optimal viewing conditions until October 30, with sightings possible using binoculars or even the naked eye.
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Boeing is exploring the sale of parts of its space business, including the troubled Starliner spacecraft, amid ongoing financial losses and operational challenges. The company has reported nearly $6 billion in losses, raising concerns about its future in the aerospace industry.
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Following the Crew-8 mission's return from the International Space Station, one NASA astronaut was hospitalized for observation due to an unspecified medical issue. The crew, which included three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after nearly eight months in space.
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On October 30, 2024, China launched the Shenzhou-19 mission, sending a crew of three, including the country's third female astronaut, to the Tiangong space station. The crew will conduct scientific research and extravehicular activities during their six-month stay.
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Martha Stewart's new Netflix documentary, 'Martha,' reveals her tumultuous past, including her marriage to Andrew Stewart and her insider trading conviction. The film highlights her rise from humble beginnings to becoming a billionaire lifestyle mogul, while also addressing personal challenges and societal perceptions of women in business.
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Kyoto University's wooden satellite, LignoSat, was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX rocket. Designed to test the durability of wood in space, it aims to reduce space junk and explore sustainable building materials for future habitats on the Moon and Mars.
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Researchers are developing lasers that utilize bacteria's photosynthetic abilities to convert sunlight into energy. This technology, part of the APACE project, aims to support space missions and provide clean energy on Earth, potentially revolutionizing power generation in space and beyond.