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Astronomers Solve Mystery of Decaying Planetary Orbits

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study from Durham University reveals that stellar magnetic fields could be key to understanding the orbital decay of ‘hot Jupiter’ exoplanets, providing new insights into their eventual consumption by their parent stars.

Study Reveals Sun's Influence May Penetrate Deep into Earth

TEHRAN (ANA)- Solar radiation may have an impact on Earth's deep interior, according to a collaborative study by researchers from China and Romania.

Astronomers Discover Primordial Differences in Binary Stars

TEHRAN (ANA)- Astronomers have verified that variations in the chemical makeup of binary stars originate from the initial phases of their formation.

China Launches New High-Orbit Internet-Services Satellite

TEHRAN (ANA)- China sent a new high-orbit internet-services satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on August 4.

SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Internet Satellites into Space

TEHRAN (ANA)- U.S. private space company SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit on Friday, August 02.

Chinese Geologists Unearth Novel Minerals at World's Largest Rare-Earth Mine

TEHRAN (ANA)- Geologists discovered two new minerals at the world's largest rare-earth mine in northern China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has announced.

NASA, SpaceX Target August 18 to Launch Crew Rotation Mission

TEHRAN (ANA)- SpaceX and NASA said they planned to launch the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, a crew rotation mission to the International Space Station (ISS), no earlier than Aug. 18.

Russia to Launch Iran-Made Hodhod, Kosar Satellites into Orbit Early November

TEHRAN (ANA)- Hossein Shahrabi Farahani, the founder and managing director of an Iranian knowledge-based company active in space areas, announced that the two Iran-made ‘Kosar’ and ‘Hodhod’ will be sent to the orbit from Russia on November 5.

Science Community Alarmed at NASA's Canceling of Major Lunar Mission

TEHRAN (ANA)- The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to end a major lunar mission due to delays and cost overruns, considered the latest setback in the agency's science efforts and raises concerns in the scientific community.

China Launches New Astronomical Satellite Developed in Cooperation with France

TEHRAN (ANA)- China launched an astronomical satellite, the result of nearly 20 years of hard work between Chinese and French scientists, to capture gamma-ray bursts which flicker like fireworks in the farthest reaches of the universe.

Could Your Kidneys Handle a Trip to Mars?

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study highlights how space flight alters kidney function, showing structural changes and potential permanent damage due to microgravity and cosmic radiation and this poses risks for long-term space travel, such as missions to Mars.

China Successfully Launches New Satellite Group

TEHRAN (ANA)- China successfully launched the Tianhui 5-02 satellite group from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province.

Iran to Launch 2 New Satellites Developed by Private Sector

TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hassan Salariyeh announced that the country will launch two new satellites which have been designed and built by the private sector in the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20).

Astronomers Watch Supermassive Black Hole Turn On for First Time

TEHRAN (ANA)- Over the past four years, astronomers have been able to watch the supermassive black hole in SDSS1335+0728’s center go from dim and quiet to bright and active, the first time such a transition has been observed in real time.

NASA's Webb Space Telescope Finds Most Distant Known Galaxy

TEHRAN (ANA)- Astronomers using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found what appears to be the most distant known galaxy, according to NASA.

Innovative NASA Solutions for Cleaning Up Space Debris Efficiently

TEHRAN (ANA)- New data analysis suggests that NASA and its partners might have discovered more cost-effective ways to tackle the growing issue of orbital debris than previously believed.

Astronomers Develop New Observation Technique to Mitigate Asteroid Risks

TEHRAN (ANA)- A collaborative research team from China and Ukraine has been monitoring near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) through regular observations to attain accurate positioning and precise orbit determination for those celestial bodies.

Hubble Captures Birth of Sun-like Star

TEHRAN (ANA)- NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking image of a trio of stars, including the variable star HP Tau, in a reflection nebula.

NASA's Supersonic X-59 Aircraft Passes Milestone Test for 1st Flight

TEHRAN (ANA)- The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) supersonic X-59 aircraft has completed a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward first flight, NASA said.

Astronomers Uncover Massive Magnetic Toroids in Milky Way Halo

TEHRAN (ANA)- Astrophysicists have discovered large magnetic toroids in the Milky Way’s halo, which impact cosmic ray propagation and the physics of interstellar space.

Glasses in Moon's Soil Preserve Water from Multiple Sources

TEHRAN (ANA)- A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that glassy materials within the lunar soil samples, which were brought back by the country's Chang'e-5 lunar exploration mission, contain hydroxyl and molecular water generated from a variety of sources.