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Giant hole on the sun could wreak HAVOC on Earth TOMORROW
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Giant hole on the sun could wreak HAVOC on Earth TOMORROW

Asteroid
Lifestyle

WATCH: Asteroid hits earth in spectacular fashion

WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled
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WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled

Giant hole on the sun could wreak HAVOC on Earth TOMORROW
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Giant hole on the sun could wreak HAVOC on Earth TOMORROW

Asteroid
Lifestyle

WATCH: Asteroid hits earth in spectacular fashion

WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled
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WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled

Mars will disappear behind the moon on 8 December.
Lifestyle

Here’s how to see Mars disappear behind the Moon on 8 December

By Mariette van Niekerk06-12-2022 15:25

South Africans will miss out on seeing Mars disappearing behind the moon, but if you are in the UK, set an alarm.

NASA's Orion
Space

NASA’s Orion spacecraft enters lunar orbit

By Agence France-Presse27-11-2022 08:30

NASA’s Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit Friday, officials said, as the much-delayed Moon mission proceeded successfully.

NASA Moon rocket launch delayed AGAIN
Space

NASA Moon rocket launch delayed AGAIN

By Agence France-Presse09-11-2022 03:37

NASA has rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida.

Western Cape Nasa Mars
News

Western Cape signs deal with NASA – to ‘help put a man on Mars’

By Tom Head08-11-2022 18:25

The Western Cape will now play a major role in sending astronauts to Mars – as well as assisting more manned missions to the moon.

NASA, Sun, giant star, universe, space, galaxy, space news, Sun smiles, Sun smiling, picture of Sun smiling, new satellite image
Offbeat

LOOK: Sun seen ‘smiling’ in new satellite image

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty30-10-2022 11:12

A new satellite image released by NASA has caused a buzz on social media as the Sun appears to have an adorable smile.

Universe expansion
Space

Universe measurement records suggest incongruency

By Agence France-Presse19-10-2022 16:20

Measurements of the universe’s composition and how fast it is expanding suggest “something is fishy” in our understanding of the cosmos.

Jupiter
Lifestyle

Jupiter made its closest encounter with Earth in 59 years! [photos]

By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni27-09-2022 16:58

Stargazers were treated to a spectacle in the evening sky as Jupiter reached its closest distance to Earth since 1963.

NASA
Space

Space force! NASA gears up to deflect asteroid

By Agence France-Presse25-09-2022 00:35

NASA on Monday will attempt to deliberately smack a spacecraft into an asteroid to slightly deflect its orbit, a historic milestone.

NASA
Space

NASA postpones Tuesday Moon launch due to storm

By Agence France-Presse25-09-2022 00:12

NASA has called off the scheduled Tuesday launch of its historic uncrewed mission to the Moon due to a tropical storm.

mars
Space

NASA finds sign of LIFE on Mars

By Agence France-Presse18-09-2022 17:02

Although, organic matter has been found on Mars in the past, never before in areas where conditions of life are supported. Now they have!

NASA
Science

NASA: Another moon trip postponed

By Agence France-Presse14-09-2022 10:56

NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon.

Moon
Science

Can humans go back to the MOON?

By Agence France-Presse12-09-2022 11:57

The United States is about to launch the first mission of its return program to the Moon, Artemis. But can it be done?

On this day
News

On This Day: What happened on 08 September?

By The South African08-09-2022 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

NASA black hole
Offbeat

Listen: NASA reveals ‘creepy’ sound of a black hole

By Thabo Baloyi27-08-2022 12:29

NASA says the idea that there is no sound in space is a misconception and shared an audio clip of sound waves rippling out of a black hole

How to spot the 2022 Perseid meteor shower that will peak on Saturday
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How to spot the 2022 Perseid meteor shower that will peak on Saturday

By Corné van Zyl11-08-2022 16:16

The Perseids are one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. Here is how to spot the meteor shower of 2022.

Solar storm forecast to hit Earth on WEDNESDAY - here is what you need to know
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Solar storm forecast to hit Earth on TODAY – here is what you need to know

By Corné van Zyl03-08-2022 06:44

Earth is under a solar storm warning for TODAY due to the chance of a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm hitting our planet.

Solar storm forecast to hit Earth on WEDNESDAY - here is what you need to know
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Solar storm forecast to hit Earth on WEDNESDAY – here is what you need to know

By Corné van Zyl02-08-2022 11:11

Earth is under a solar storm warning for Wednesday due to the chance of a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm hitting our planet.

Nichelle nichols star trek
Celeb News

RIP Nichelle Nichols: Biden, William Shatner pay tribute to ‘Star Trek’ icon

By AFP01-08-2022 10:49

Nichelle Nichols, the trailblazing role model for black actresses who shot to fame as Uhura in the 1960s series ‘Star Trek’, has died at 89.

On this day
News

On This Day: What happened on 07 July?

By The South African07-07-2022 01:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

NASA, James Webb Space Telescope, 55 Cancri e
News

NASA to share pictures of “Hell”, a planet that never stops burning

By Nathan Craig02-06-2022 16:34

NASA is studying planet 55 Cancri e which is so close to its star that its clouds rain lava and its atmosphere may vaporize daily.

NASA, Nudes, Aliens
News

NASA is sending human nudes into space to attract aliens

By Nathan Craig05-05-2022 11:58

NASA scientists decided it would be a great idea to launch human nudes into space in the hopes of attracting alien life across the galaxies.

Meteor showers in April
Lifestyle

Heaven on Earth: Three rare opportunities to see meteor showers this April

By Mariette van Niekerk09-04-2022 20:54

Love star gazing? Then you’ll definitely want to diarise the following dates as there will be no less than three meteor showers in April!

NASA rocket
Lifestyle

Here’s what you need to know about NASA’s mega Moon rocket

By AFP19-03-2022 14:41

NASA moon-bound rocket, standing at 98 metres high, arrived onto its launchpad as it prepares to take off in May.

Space X rocket
Lifestyle

Musk to reach the Moon? SpaceX rocket junk set for uncontrolled collision

By AFP27-01-2022 14:51

A chunk of a SpaceX rocket is expected to hit the Moon in March with astronomers calling for regulation of space junk.

Asteroids
Environment

Don’t look up! How to deal with asteroids heading towards Earth…

By The Conversation20-01-2022 15:19

Unlike in the movie ‘Don’t Look Up’, there are plans in place to deal with the potential of an asteroid collision with Earth.

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