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Blue Origin postpones New Glenn Rocket launch due to weather: NASA ESCAPADE Mars Probes now set for 12 November 2025

10/11/2025
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch carrying NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes was postponed due to unfavorable weather at Cape Canaveral. The delay, initially set for November 9, 2025, was further complicated by new FAA restrictions on commercial launches during the ongoing government shutdown. The next launch attempt is now scheduled for November 12, 2025.

3I/ATLAS’ new image revealed! Giant core, strange sunward jets, twin anti-tails, and unseen cosmic secrets

10/11/2025
A new image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals unprecedented jet structures, including dual anti-tail jets pointing towards the Sun. These massive features, extending millions of kilometers, challenge current scientific understanding of interstellar objects and suggest a significantly larger nucleus than previously estimated. Experts are analyzing the data to unravel the comet's composition and dynamic behavior.

Ecuador, not Everest, is the closest place on Earth to outer space; here’s the reason

10/11/2025
Ecuador's Mount Chimborazo is scientifically closer to space than Mount Everest, not due to sea-level height, but Earth's equatorial bulge. This bulge makes points near the equator farther from the planet's center. Chimborazo's summit extends 2.1 kilometers further from Earth's core than Everest's, making it the most distant surface point from the planet's center and thus closest to outer space.

Scientists discover a new pink Sea Anemone that builds and expands shells for hermit crabs

10/11/2025
Scientists found a new sea anemone species off Japan's coast. This anemone, named Paracalliactis tsukisome, builds shell-like homes for hermit crabs. The anemone gets stability and mobility. The crab gets a permanent, growing home. This partnership shows how species cooperate in deep-sea environments. The discovery highlights surprising ingenuity in marine life.

3I/ATLAS set to reappear on 11 November 2025: How to see the rare interstellar visitor and what it reveals about deep space

10/11/2025
A rare interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, will grace the eastern pre-dawn sky on November 11, 2025. Discovered in July 2025, this celestial visitor, only the third of its kind, will require a telescope for viewing. Scientists are eagerly studying its composition and mysterious origins, hoping to unlock secrets from beyond our solar system.

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