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Ridgewood NJ, Forget the beach—the most exclusive destination for 2026 is 200 miles above the Earth. What was once the stuff of science fiction has officially become a billion-dollar industry.
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Ridgewood NJ, starting in 2026, space is officially going corporate. From Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to ambitious startups like Vast, the first private space stations are ready for liftoff.
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Ridgewood NJ, today, December 19, 2025, an extraordinary traveler known as 3I/ATLAS is making its closest approach to our planet. This isn’t just any comet; it is only the third confirmed interstellar object ever detected in our solar system—following the famous ‘Oumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019).
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LOW EARTH ORBIT – The busiest highways on Earth are getting exponentially more crowded, and the consequences nearly resulted in a catastrophic crash this week. A SpaceX Starlink internet satellite was forced to execute an evasive maneuver, avoiding a collision with a newly deployed Chinese spacecraft by a perilous distance of just 200 meters (656 feet).
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Ridgewood NJ, Stargazers, get ready! The November Full Moon, traditionally known as the Beaver Moon, is set to be the celestial event of the year. This isn’t just any full moon—it’s the closest, largest, and brightest Supermoon of 2025, promising a truly dazzling spectacle.
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Ridgewood NJ, yesterday marked a monumental achievement in human history: 25 years of continuous human presence in space! Since November 2, 2000, when the Expedition 1 crew first took residence, the International Space Station (ISS) has been mankind’s permanent home and laboratory in low Earth orbit.
Conceived originally by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, the ISS became the largest international collaboration project in history, bringing together the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan, and Europe. This orbital marvel is now the largest space vehicle ever built—its solar arrays spanning the length of a football field, with a habitable volume larger than a six-bedroom house.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
Continue reading SpaceX Successfully Launches Crew-11 Mission to the International Space Station
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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.
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.
Continue reading Buzz Aldrin Reflects on Apollo 11: The Historic First Moon Landing
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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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