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Chandra X-ray Observatory: Unveiling the High-Energy Universe
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, launched on 23 July 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-93), is a flagship mission of NASA dedicated to X-ray astronomy. Named after the Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Chandra is designed to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe, s
Galactic Ballet: The Spiralling Dance of Abell 2029
Abell 2029, a galaxy cluster one billion light-years away, reveals a spiralling dance of galaxies and dark matter, captured in X-ray light.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
NASA and Roscosmos Extend Seat Barter Deal Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA and Roscosmos have extended their seat barter agreement, while recent close satellite encounters underscore the growing congestion in orbit.