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The May 1921 Geomagnetic Storm

The May 1921 Geomagnetic Storm: A Forgotten Threat from the Sun

The May 1921 geomagnetic storm, also known as the “New York Railroad Storm,” ranks among the most intense space weather events recorded in the modern era. Despite its severity and widespread impact on telegraph systems, railroad infrastructure, and communication technologies, it remains underrepresented in public discourse and academic literature.

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Kosmos 482 A Soviet Venus Probe

The Long Journey of Kosmos 482: A Soviet Venus Probe’s 53-Year Odyssey Ends in the Indian Ocean

On March 31, 1972, the Soviet Union launched a spacecraft with a bold mission: to explore Venus, Earth’s enigmatic sister planet. Named Kosmos 482, this spacecraft was part of the USSR’s ambitious Venera program, designed to send probes to Venus’s hostile environment. However, a malfunction during launch transformed this scientific mission into a decades-long orbital

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Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope: Exploring Its History, Scientific Discoveries, and Current Mission

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the most celebrated space observatories ever launched, providing extraordinary images and data that have transformed our understanding of the universe. Operated by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), Hubble remains active more than three decades after its 1990 launch. It continues delivering cutting-edge science while inspiring

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P160C solid rocket motor firing test at European Spaceport

Successful Firing of P160C Marks a New Era for Ariane 6 and Vega Launch Systems

On April 24, at the European Spaceport in French Guiana, a major milestone in European spaceflight was achieved with the successful qualification firing of the P160C solid rocket motor. Conducted at the BEAP (Banc d’Essai des Accélérateurs à Poudre) facility operated by the French space agency CNES, this test paves the way for significant performance

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Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder

“We Could Determine the Mass of the Himalayas Using Atoms”

— Jason Hyon, Chief Technologist for Earth Science at JPL In a groundbreaking stride toward the future of Earth observation and quantum science, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in collaboration with leading academic institutions and private sector partners, is preparing to launch the world’s first space-based quantum gravity sensor. Known as the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer

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Blue Origin’s NS-31 Mission Makes History with All-Female Crew

Blue Origin’s NS-31 Mission Makes History with All-Female Crew

April 14, 2025 – West Texas Blue Origin has successfully completed its 31st New Shepard mission, NS-31, marking a significant milestone in both commercial spaceflight and cultural representation. The mission, which launched at 8:30 a.m. CDT from Launch Site One in West Texas, was notable for being the company’s 11th human flight—and the first to

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China’s Space Program in 2025

China’s Space Program in 2025: A Rising Power Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

As of 2025, China has emerged as a formidable force in global space technology, achieving significant milestones across human spaceflight, lunar and planetary exploration, satellite development, and international cooperation. With a robust government-led space agenda and a rapidly growing commercial sector, China is reshaping the landscape of space exploration and directly challenging the dominance of

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USA vs China - Space and Tariffs

U.S. Space Dominance at a Crossroads: The Intersection of Geopolitics, Tariffs, and the New Space Race with China

As the global balance of power increasingly pivots beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the intersection of geopolitics and space exploration has never been more consequential. Under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration, sweeping economic reforms—including broad-based tariffs and nationalist industrial policies—are being paired with ambitious declarations of space supremacy. At the same time, China is asserting itself as

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