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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Mars Rock with Tantalizing Hints of Ancient Life

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Groundbreaking Find on Mars: Could This Rock Prove Life Once Existed?

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In a monumental discovery, NASA’s Perseverance rover has unearthed a rock formation in Mars’ Jezero Crater that could hold the clearest evidence yet of ancient life on the Red Planet. According to a recent study, the rock’s unique patterns and mineral composition suggest a biological past, sparking excitement among scientists and space enthusiasts alike. While further analysis is needed to confirm these findings, this discovery marks a pivotal moment in the search for extraterrestrial life. Follow the latest updates on NASA’s Mars mission here.

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Rowan University and NARTP Launch Aerospace Innovation Consortium to Make New Jersey a National Aviation Hub

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ — September 2025 — Rowan University, the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP), and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch a groundbreaking academic and industry consortium aimed at advancing aerospace technology, safety, and workforce development.

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NASA is Looking for “Space Cadets”: Volunteers Needed to Help Track Artemis II Mission to the Moon

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASA is calling on space enthusiasts, researchers, and even private citizens to assist in tracking the historic Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon. The agency is seeking volunteers to passively monitor the Orion spacecraft as it embarks on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.

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SpaceX Scrubs 10th Starship Test Flight Minutes Before Launch

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Boca Chica, TX — SpaceX was forced to call off the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket last night, just minutes before the launch window was set to open. Company officials cited an issue with ground systems—typically referring to launch pad infrastructure rather than the rocket itself—as the reason for the scrub.

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Rider University Joins Global Space Mission to Map the Universe with 3.2 Billion-Pixel Camera

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Trenton, NJ — Rider University has joined a groundbreaking global effort to unlock the secrets of the cosmos. As part of the LSST Discovery Alliance, Rider is collaborating with more than 30 institutions worldwide to support the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)—a 10-year mission to create the most complete map of the universe ever attempted.

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Crew-11 Mission to the International Space Station

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL — SpaceX launched its eleventh operational astronaut mission for NASA, known as Crew-11, on August 1, 2025, sending four astronauts on a six-month journey to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour.

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Caltech Researchers Present Compelling Evidence of a Ninth Planet in Our Solar System

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A New Ninth Planet? Caltech Scientists Reveal Evidence of Massive Planet in Distant Orbit

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Ridgewood NJ, Caltech researchers have uncovered compelling evidence for a massive, unseen planet lurking in the outer regions of our solar system. Nicknamed Planet Nine, this theoretical planet could reshape our understanding of the solar system’s structure and evolution.

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Buzz Aldrin Reflects on Apollo 11: The Historic First Moon Landing

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July 20, 1969 – A Giant Leap for Mankind

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Ridgewood NJ, “Contact light, engine stop.” With those words, the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle touched down at Tranquility Base on the Moon, marking one of the greatest achievements in human history. Hours later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia.

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Honda Shocks Space Industry with Successful Launch and Landing of Reusable Rocket

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TOKYO JAPAN , in a stunning development in the global space race, Honda, best known for its cars, motorcycles, and robotics, has entered the aerospace scene with a successful test launch and landing of a reusable rocket. The quiet project has now positioned Honda alongside industry giants like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and leading Chinese space startups.

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Strawberry Moon 2025: June’s Full Moon to Shine Brightly During Rare Lunar Standstill

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Ridgewood NJ, Skywatchers, get ready for a cosmic treat — June’s full moon, known as the “Strawberry Moon,” will light up the night sky on Tuesday, June 10, and into the early morning of Wednesday, June 11. Reaching peak fullness at 3:44 a.m. ET on June 11, this moon will be one of the lowest visible full moons in decades for the Northern Hemisphere, thanks to a rare celestial event known as a major lunar standstill.

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Trump and Musk Share Vision to Make Life on Mars a Reality

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Mars, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and founder of SpaceX, are united by a bold vision: making human life on Mars a reality.

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Soviet-Era Space Capsule Kosmos-482 Set to Crash into Earth’s Atmosphere

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Ridgewood NJ, a relic of the Cold War space race, Kosmos-482, a Soviet-era Venus lander capsule, is expected to crash back to Earth tonight or early tomorrow morning. While the exact landing site remains unknown, space experts estimate a very low risk to human life — roughly 1 in 25,000.

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Signs of Life on Mars? Mysterious Rock Markings Excite Scientists

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Ridgewood NJ, could Mars have once harbored life? NASA’s Perseverance rover has just delivered some of the most intriguing evidence yet. While exploring an ancient riverbed, the rover discovered a peculiar rock covered in “leopard spot” and “poppy seed” markings—patterns strikingly similar to those created by microbes on Earth.

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NASA Astronauts Return After Unexpected 9-Month Stay on ISS

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Ridgewood NJ, NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an extended nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The duo splashed down off the Florida coast aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, accompanied by NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

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