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A possible skylight in a lunar lava tube, located in the Moon's ancient volcanic Marius Hills region.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Eyes Marius Lunar Pit for Future Base

NASA selects GIMLI to explore Marius Lunar Pit for potential base. Starlink satellites narrowly avoid collision. Curiosity reaches new heights on Mars.

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Aerial view of terraced wall formations inside Bürg Crater on the Moon's surface.
Orbital Briefing

LRO Uncovers New Lunar Crater with Thermal Anomalies

LRO has identified a new lunar crater with intriguing thermal emissions, while close satellite approaches continue to be monitored.

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Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. undergoes an eye examination at Cape Canaveral before the Gemini-Titan 7 mission.
Orbital Briefing

First Diagnostic X-Rays in Space: A Milestone for Astronaut Health

The first diagnostic X-rays in space have been conducted, marking a significant advancement in astronaut health management and long-duration mission planning.

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Artist's concept of NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft orbiting the Moon, preparing for scientific exploration.
Orbital Events

Lunar Orbiters Active Today: A Complete Explainer

Lunar orbiters are satellites that orbit the Moon, providing crucial data for scientific research and future lunar missions. Discover the active orbiters today.

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Illustration of NASA's Swift satellite detecting intense flares from a small star in deep space.
Orbital Briefing

Swift Mission Faces Setback Amidst Reaction Wheel Failures

Swift mission faces attitude control issues due to reaction wheel failures, while Starlink satellites experience close approaches.

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The launch of the SpaceX Starship 6 rocket seen from the space station
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Starship's Epic Flight 13 and Chang'e-6 Lunar Discoveries

SpaceX's Starship completes Flight 13, while Chang'e-6 samples offer insights into the Moon's far side.

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NASA engineers conduct thermal tests on SpaceX Starship HLS prototype insulation at Marshall Space Flight Center.
Orbital Briefing

Chang'e-6 Reveals Moon's Ancient Secrets, Starship's Latest Milestone

Chang'e-6 samples shed light on lunar history, while SpaceX's Starship achieves another milestone with its 13th test flight.

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Close-up view of organic molecules within Garde rock target on Mars, captured by Perseverance rover's SHERLOC instrument.
Orbital Briefing

CosmoCube Satellite to Explore Early Universe from Lunar Far Side

The CosmoCube satellite will study the early universe from the Moon's far side, while Martian meteorite analysis reveals ancient water.

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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot in spacewalk gear, smiling during training at Johnson Space Center's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
Orbital Briefing

European Astronaut's Historic Spacewalk and Curiosity's Anniversary

A European astronaut makes history during a spacewalk, while Curiosity Rover celebrates 14 years on Mars.

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