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Possible Discovery of a Gas Giant in the Alpha Centauri System

SMGN Publishing agosto 11, 2025

Astronomers have detected signs of a potential gas giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, located 4.3 light-years from Earth and known as the closest Sun-like star. The observation, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, remains unconfirmed and requires further study. A Candidate in the Outer Habitable Zone Alpha Centauri

Regreso seguro de la misión Crew-10 tras casi cinco meses en la Estación Espacial Internacional

SMGN Publishing agosto 9, 2025

International team completes orbital mission Four astronauts concluded a nearly five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), landing safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in the same SpaceX capsule that launched them in March. The journey home The spacecraft took about 17 hours to return,

Plan de la NASA para instalar un reactor nuclear en la Luna antes de 2030

SMGN Publishing agosto 8, 2025

Goal: powering future lunar bases NASA is developing a project to send a nuclear reactor to the Moon before 2030, aiming to provide energy for future crewed missions and potential human settlements. According to an internal directive, the plan seeks to ensure a continuous power supply — something solar energy

Las misiones clave de los satélites de la NASA se enfrentan a un futuro incierto en medio de la planificación presupuestaria.

SMGN Publishing agosto 4, 2025

NASA prepares potential shutdown plans NASA is currently drafting termination plans for two major satellite missions responsible for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide and plant photosynthesis. These efforts are part of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) program, which includes a standalone satellite and a device on the International Space Station (ISS).

Una nueva tripulación internacional parte hacia la Estación Espacial Internacional

SMGN Publishing agosto 1, 2025

Four astronauts embark on a six-month orbital science mission An international crew of four astronauts launched into orbit on Friday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning a six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, named Crew-11, used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule to

Cielos oscuros y poca luna: esta semana ofrece condiciones ideales para ver meteoritos

SMGN Publishing Julio 28, 2025

Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak in Late July On the night of July 29 into July 30, two lesser-known meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — will reach their peak. Due to a waning moon at just 25% illumination, visibility conditions will be

NASA enfrenta una reducción significativa de personal bajo nuevo programa federal

SMGN Publishing julio 27, 2025

Cerca de 4000 empleados abandonan la agencia como parte del proceso de renuncia diferida Cerca de 4000 empleados de la Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio (NASA) han optado por abandonar la agencia a través de una iniciativa de renuncia diferida introducida por la actual administración federal. Este cambio representa una reducción del 20 % en la plantilla de la agencia

Una rotación más veloz: El 22 de julio podría durar menos de lo habitual

SMGN Publishing Julio 22, 2025

Scientists forecast a slightly shorter day due to subtle planetary changes Researchers monitoring Earth’s rotation predict that July 22 might be a fraction of a second shorter than usual, possibly by about one millisecond. This forecast comes from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, which tracks variations in

Mission Ends with Safe Splashdown off California Coast

SMGN Publishing Julio 15, 2025

SpaceX capsule returns four astronauts after 20 days in orbit A crewed capsule successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere early Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the Ax-4 private space mission. The splashdown occurred in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego around 2:31 a.m. PT, accompanied by a sonic boom that echoed across

Largest Martian Meteorite Found on Earth to Be Auctioned in New York

SMGN Publishing julio 12, 2025

54-Pound Rock Could Fetch Up to $4 Million at Natural History-Themed Auction A 54-pound Martian meteorite, believed to be the largest ever discovered on Earth, is set to be auctioned in New York as part of a science and natural history sale. The specimen, named NWA 16788, is being offered

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SMGN Publishing mayo 9, 2026

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Sarah Olivella mayo 8, 2026

The Supreme Court of Virginia has struck down a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters, delivering a significant political blow to Democratic efforts to reshape electoral maps ahead of upcoming elections. The ruling effectively halts a strategy aimed at countering Republican-led redistricting efforts across multiple states. Court Rules Amendment Process Violated Constitution