Space News & Skywatching Highlights — Late July 2025

The universe remains an ever-evolving frontier. From Earth-observing collaborations to solar phenomena and Mars-bound plans, here’s a curated report of the most exciting space developments right now. 1. NASA–ISRO NISAR Set for Earth-changing Launch 2. TRACERS Mission Launches—Twin Satellites to Track Space Weather 3. SpaceX Expands Starlink and O3b mPOWER Networks 4. Skywatching: July Highlights…

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NASA’s Latest Breakthrough: Stunning Close-Ups of the Donaldjohanson Asteroid Redefine Planetary Science

Cape Canaveral, Florida — In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA’s space mission has delivered the most detailed close-up images yet of the Donaldjohanson asteroid, a near-Earth object that has sparked major scientific interest due to its unusual shape, rocky terrain, and unique orbit. These new high-resolution images give scientists an unprecedented opportunity to observe the asteroid’s…

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Andromeda Galaxy Dark Matter: Tribute to Dr. Vera Rubin

A Tribute to Dr. Vera Rubin and the Discovery of Dark Matter The Andromeda galaxy dark matter story began in the 1960s, when Dr. Vera Rubin and her team made a groundbreaking observation. While studying the motion of stars in Messier 31 (M31), better known as the Andromeda galaxy, they noticed something unusual. Stars at…

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Parker Solar Probe in solar wind (1)

Parker Solar Probe Executes 24th Perihelion Near the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe 24th flyby recently marked another milestone. On Thursday, June 19, the spacecraft reached 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from the Sun’s surface, matching its record for closest approach. This flyby concluded the original mission timeline. However, Parker will continue orbiting the Sun and collecting valuable data until NASA reviews the…

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NASA’s Parker Probe Completes 24th Close Encounter with the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 24th close dive toward the Sun on Thursday, June 19. It flew just 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) above the solar surface, once again matching its record for closest approach. This milestone marked the final close flyby in the mission’s baseline plan. From this point forward, Parker will…

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Spinning Through Space: Why Celestial Bodies Rotate

Why does everything in the universe spin?Rotational motion plays a fundamental role in shaping the cosmos-from planets and stars to galaxies and black holes. This paper explores the physics behind rotational motion, including the principles of angular momentum conservation and the influence of collisions and cosmic explosions in generating spin. Drawing from personal experiences in…

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