I Track Space Debris As It Crashes to Earth

L ast February, debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set the skies of Europe ablaze before crashing down to Earth in Poland, ...
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A space probe captured rare data from Venus just in time

Venus’ extreme atmosphere has long prevented direct observation of its surface. A space probe managed to transmit critical data during its final moments before being destroyed by the planet’s harsh ...
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Europe regains contact with JUICE Jupiter probe ahead of crucial Aug. 31 Venus flyby

Europe's most advanced interplanetary space probe lost contact with Earth for nearly a full day leading up to a crucial flyby of Venus that will occur on Sunday (Aug. 31). JUICE (short for "Jupiter ...
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New images of Soviet Venus lander falling to Earth suggest its parachute may be out

The soon-to-reenter Soviet Cosmos 482 Venus probe is getting increased attention by satellite trackers – and new imagery provides some interesting details. When you purchase through links on our site, ...
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Hatsune Miku’s Titanium Tribute Still Orbits Venus After Probe Shutdown

Hatsune Miku is being retired. After more than a decade in orbit, Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft has officially gone silent. The mission—designed to study Venus’s atmosphere—was declared complete by JAXA ...
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Venus is Earth’s twin, but it’s a deadly hellscape

Venus gets called Earth’s twin because of how similar the two planets are in size and structure, but that’s where […] ...