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Perseverance Rover Discovers New Organic Molecules in Jezero Crater Sediments
The Curiosity instrument suite has identified complex organic compounds in drill samples, strengthening the case that ancient Mars harbored conditions suitable for microbial life.
Telescope
James Webb Captures Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed at 13.4 Billion Light-Years
The infrared observatory's latest deep-field image reveals a galaxy from just 300 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing models of early universe structure formation.
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ISS Replacement: NASA Selects Three Proposals for Next-Generation Space Station
Three private-sector partnerships have been chosen to design and build successor platforms to the International Space Station, with construction expected to begin in 2028.
Discovery
Europa Clipper Completes Successful Earth Swing-By on Journey to Jupiter's Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has completed its gravity-assist maneuver, setting course for the Jovian system where it will study Europa's subsurface ocean and potential for life.
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SpaceX Starship Completes Full-Orbit Test Flight, Paving Way for Lunar Cargo Missions
The Super Heavy booster successfully landed on the autonomous droneship after Starship completed a full Earth orbit and re-entry, marking a critical milestone for NASA's Artemis architecture.
Powerful Solar Storm Triggers Global Aurora Displays, Scientists Warn of Increased Activity
A series of coronal mass ejections from the Sun produced the most spectacular auroral displays in decades, visible as far south as central Europe and the northern United States.
ESA's Juice Mission Reveals New Details About Ganymede's Magnetic Field and Subsurface Ocean
The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer has captured unprecedented measurements of Europa's largest moon, confirming the presence of a salty subsurface ocean and a surprisingly complex magnetic environment.
Astronauts on ISS Complete Record-Breaking 16-Hour Spacewalk for Critical Station Repairs
The duo spent over 16 hours in space replacing a failed power control unit and installing new scientific experiments on the station's exterior, pushing the limits of current EVA operations.
Newly Discovered Exoplanet in Trappist System Shows Signs of Stable Climate and Potential Atmosphere
Spectroscopic analysis of Trappist-1e reveals atmospheric signatures consistent with nitrogen and carbon dioxide, suggesting the planet may possess conditions suitable for liquid water.