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NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. The rover discovered sedimentary rocks and minerals that are similar to those found on Earth, which are typically formed in lakes and rivers.

China's Space Station to Be Completed by 2024

China's space station, known as Tiantan, is expected to be completed by 2024. The station will be the country's first permanent space station and will be used for scientific research, space exploration, and as a testing ground for future missions to the Moon and Mars.

Private Spaceflight Company Blue Origin to Send First Human Mission to the Moon

Private spaceflight company Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is planning to send its first human mission to the Moon in the next few years. The mission, known as Blue Moon, will use a new lunar lander to take humans to the Moon's surface.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record for Closest Approach to the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has broken the record for the closest approach to the Sun, coming within 15 million miles (24 million kilometers) of the star's surface. The probe is studying the Sun's corona, the outer atmosphere of the Sun, to better understand the solar wind and its effects on the solar system.

European Space Agency's Gaia Spacecraft Maps the Milky Way Galaxy

The European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has completed its five-year mission to map the Milky Way galaxy. The spacecraft has created the most accurate 3D map of the galaxy to date, which will help scientists better understand the structure and evolution of the galaxy.

SpaceX's Starlink Satellite Constellation to Provide Global Internet Coverage

SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation is expected to provide global internet coverage by the mid-2020s. The constellation will consist of thousands of small satellites that will beam internet signals to users around the world.

NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to the Moon by 2024

NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024. The program will use a new lunar lander to take humans to the Moon's surface, where they will conduct scientific research and establish a sustainable presence on the Moon.

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