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We now know the shape of notorious asteroid 2024 YR4 that dominated headlines recently — it's probably 'suburban,' too

"We are a bit surprised about its origin in the central main asteroid belt, which is a location in the asteroid belt that we did not think many Earth-crossing asteroids could originate from." The ...
Reuters

Collision with NASA spacecraft altered shape of asteroid Dimorphos

WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - When NASA sent its DART spacecraft to slam into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, the U.S. space agency demonstrated that it was possible to change a celestial object's ...
CNN

NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space

A cosmic object in the shape of a glowing question mark has photobombed one of the latest images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — and scientists think they know what it might be. The ...
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‘Let’s get spinning’: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gives rare look at NASA’s multi-axis trainer and space training

Spinning in circles might be a fun childhood game for most, but for astronauts, it is a crucial, life-saving exercise that thoroughly prepares them for the disorienting challenges and extreme physical ...
Indiatimes

‘Let’s get spinning’: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gives rare look at NASA’s multi-axis trainer and space training

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a video of his NASA training. He used the Multi-Axis Trainer. This machine simulates spacecraft tumbling. It helps astronauts stay calm. Astronauts learn to ...