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Oliver Buchannon
Gennaro Zapp

Creator of RISE. Mechanical Engineer by day, stargazer by night.

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Asteroid Ryugu Holds Life's Code

Mar 18, 2026

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Asteroid Ryugu Holds Life's Code

Hayabusa2 mission samples confirm both purines and pyrimidines, crucial for life's origin.

Missions

Artemis II Cleared For April 1st

Mar 16, 2026

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Artemis II Cleared For April 1st

Pending final work close-out, Orion spacecraft will roll to pad 39B on March 19.

Missions

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Why We Might Be Missing Alien Signals

Mar 13, 2026

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Why We Might Be Missing Alien Signals

Stellar "space weather" could be blurring narrow radio signals, causing them to slip past our current SETI detectors.

Missions

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8.5B Year Old Cosmic Burst Found

Mar 11, 2026

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8.5B Year Old Cosmic Burst Found

Scientists tracked a rare event from 8.5 billion light-yearsago, uncovering new insights into fundamental element creation.

Astronomy

Star Rotation Theory Shattered

Mar 9, 2026

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Star Rotation Theory Shattered

New findings could rewrite decades of stellar evolution predictions, suggesting a surprising link to habitability.

Policy & Funding

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Congress Funds New Lunar Race

Mar 6, 2026

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Congress Funds New Lunar Race

New legislation grants NASA expanded authority, escalating global competition for strategic lunar resources and future missions.

Astronomy

Hidden Universe Structures Revealed

Mar 4, 2026

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Hidden Universe Structures Revealed

New research details unexpected cosmic web formation in early epochs, shifting understanding.

Missions

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NASA Cancels Artemis III Moon Landing Mission

Mar 2, 2026

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NASA Cancels Artemis III Moon Landing Mission

NASA's updated architecture reveals new strategic goals, potentially reshaping future lunar exploration for decades.

Policy & Funding

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Lithium Plume in Sky Traced to SpaceX Rocket

Feb 27, 2026

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Lithium Plume in Sky Traced to SpaceX Rocket

New atmospheric analysis pinpoints a lithium signature linked to recent rocket re-entry

Policy & Funding

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Webb Finds Supernova Ghost

Feb 25, 2026

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Webb Finds Supernova Ghost

Webb's latest deep-space detection pinpointed an ancient stellar explosion, offering unprecedented insights into a star's final moments.

Missions

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NASA Pushes Artemis II To April

Feb 23, 2026

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NASA Pushes Artemis II To April

NASA confirms an upper stage valve issue forces Artemis II rollback, requiring detailed analysis.

Policy & Funding

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Breaking: NASA Admits Starliner Faults

Feb 20, 2026

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Breaking: NASA Admits Starliner Faults

The space agency's rigorous review uncovers critical issues, impacting future commercial crew operations.

Astronomy

How Do Black Hole Jets Form?

Feb 18, 2026

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How Do Black Hole Jets Form?

New research establishes a universal accretion rate, crucial for understanding how black holes power powerful cosmic jets.

Missions

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Crew-12 Enters Station

Feb 16, 2026

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Crew-12 Enters Station

New crew brings expedition 74 to full strength, preparing for complex science. The Dragon's hatch opening signals fresh research.

Missions

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Ariane 64 Launches Amazon Satellites

Feb 13, 2026

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Ariane 64 Launches Amazon Satellites

The inaugural flight for Amazon’s Kuiper constellation lifts off, marking a new era for satellite internet deployment. This mission redefines global connectivity.

Policy & Funding

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Clear Skies Secured For Astronomers

Feb 11, 2026

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Clear Skies Secured For Astronomers

A $10bn project averted, protecting the clearest observational skies vital for future discoveries.

Missions

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Did Voyager Supercharge Uranus?

Feb 9, 2026

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Did Voyager Supercharge Uranus?

New analysis of Voyager 2 data suggests a powerful surge impacted Uranus's magnetosphere, potentially explaining its unusual heat.

Astronomy

Does Dark Matter Power the Milky Way?

Feb 6, 2026

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Does Dark Matter Power the Milky Way?

New research suggests familiar cosmic engines might be fundamentally different, challenging existing models of galactic energy.

Missions

NASA Eyes March for Artemis II Launch

Feb 4, 2026

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NASA Eyes March for Artemis II Launch

NASA concludes crucial fuel tests, and sets a new launch window for humanity's return to the Moon.

Missions

NASA Delays Artemis Launch

Feb 2, 2026

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NASA Delays Artemis Launch

NASA's delays Artmeis II launch due to weather, opening the launch window to Feb 8th.

Astronomy

Webb Sets New Galactic Record

Jan 30, 2026

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Webb Sets New Galactic Record

Webb spots ancient light from the Big Bang era confirming a galaxy that existed 280 million years after the Big Bang.

Missions

40 Years After Challenger

Jan 28, 2026

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40 Years After Challenger

The agency observes a solemn 40th anniversary, reflecting on mission stakes and the future of human spaceflight.

Missions

Europa Ice Feeds Ocean Life

Jan 26, 2026

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Europa Ice Feeds Ocean Life

New research suggests sinking ice could provide vital organic materials, shifting understanding of ocean worlds.

Policy & Funding

NASA Ends Planetary Group Support

Jan 23, 2026

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NASA Ends Planetary Group Support

A sudden shift in funding raises questions about future planetary exploration efforts. This decision could impact key research.

Astronomy

Mysterious Dark Object in Space?

Jan 21, 2026

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Mysterious Dark Object in Space?

Unseen forces shape a cosmic enigma. New observations raise more questions than answers about its nature and origin.

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