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Rare Interstellar Visitor Detected by NASA as New Comet Zooms Into Solar System

SMGN Publishing julio 3, 2025

In a remarkable discovery that could offer new insights into distant planetary systems, NASA has confirmed that astronomers have identified a third known interstellar object flying through our solar system. The object, named 3I/ATLAS, was detected using the ATLAS telescope in Chile and is believed to have originated from outside

SpaceX Successfully Launches AX-4 Private Mission to the International Space Station

SMGN Publishing junio 25, 2025

Early Wednesday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four private astronauts into orbit as part of the Ax-4 mission, organized by the commercial space company Axiom Space. This marks Axiom’s fourth human spaceflight mission. The Houston-based company partners with SpaceX for transportation

Rubin Observatory Reveals Stunning Images Before Sky Survey

SMGN Publishing junio 24, 2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first public images, showcasing its advanced capabilities ahead of its official mission: producing a ten-year time-lapse video of the night sky. This extensive survey will allow astronomers to observe cosmic events in real time and study changes across the universe. Yusra AlSayyad,

SpaceX Rocket Explodes During Test in Texas; No Injuries Reported

SMGN Publishing junio 19, 2025

A SpaceX rocket exploded Wednesday night during a test at the company’s facility in southern Texas. The incident produced a large fireball in the sky, but no injuries have been reported. According to SpaceX, the Starship vehicle experienced a “major anomaly” around 11:00 p.m. while it was on the test

Voyager 1 Overcomes Technical Setback, Extends Deep Space Mission

SMGN Publishing mayo 21, 2025

Earlier this year, engineers were faced with a critical challenge that could have ended Voyager 1’s decades-long mission. The spacecraft, launched in 1977 to explore the outer solar system, encountered an issue with the roll control thrusters, which are essential for maintaining communication with Earth. Since 2004, Voyager 1 has

Soviet probe launched in 1972 expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere soon

SMGN Publishing mayo 5, 2025

A Soviet spacecraft named Kosmos 482, originally launched in 1972 with the goal of reaching Venus, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend after spending over 50 years in low Earth orbit. Due to an engine malfunction shortly after launch, the spacecraft failed to leave Earth’s orbit and has

Amazon launches first internet satellites under Project Kuiper

SMGN Publishing abril 29, 2025

Amazon has launched its first group of internet satellites into orbit, marking its official entry into the growing low-Earth orbit satellite constellation sector. The launch took place on Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, which carried 27 satellites from the company’s

Mercury, Venus and Saturn to align in a celestial display before dawn on Friday

SMGN Publishing abril 24, 2025

Early Friday morning, skywatchers will have the opportunity to observe a notable astronomical event: the alignment of Mercury, Venus, and Saturn alongside a slender crescent moon. The phenomenon is expected to be most visible about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky. Venus and Saturn will be the

Vera C. Rubin Observatory may be key in the search for hypothetical Planet 9

SMGN Publishing abril 15, 2025

Caltech astronomer Mike Brown believes that a massive, yet undetected planet may be located beyond Neptune, in the outermost regions of the solar system. According to Brown, this potential planet could be the fifth largest in the solar system, still waiting to be discovered. For nearly a decade, Brown and

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How the 1994 FIFA World Cup Transformed Soccer in the United States

Sarah Olivella mayo 9, 2026

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Sarah Olivella mayo 9, 2026

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SMGN Publishing mayo 9, 2026

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