Mercury, as seen by NASA’s MESSENGER orbiter. Through a new analysis of MESSENGER’s images, researchers have found surprising geological activity on our solar system’s innermost planet. Image via NASA. EarthSky’s
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New discovery of ammonia on Europa hints at active geology
View larger. | Composite image showing location of some of the ammonia-bearing compounds on Jupiter’s moon Europa (red pixels). Scientists found them near large fractures in the icy surface crust.
SpaceX test fires its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of midweek launch of Crew-12 to the space station
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SpaceX IPO could drive investor interest in other space companies
WASHINGTON — An investor in two space companies that went public in the past year said an upcoming SpaceX initial public offering could generate new investor interest in the sector
SpaceX secures approval for major expansion and redesign of Starbase launch site
SpaceX is set to transform its Starbase launch site, having secured approval to significantly expand the facility’s footprint. This enhancement will allow the company to nearly double the size of
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