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

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have potentially supported life. The rover found sedimentary rocks and minerals that are similar to those found on Earth, which are typically formed in lakes. The discovery was made in the Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake that existed around 3.5 billion years ago.

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 deep space missions.

Private Spaceflight Company Blue Origin to Send Astronauts to the Moon

Private spaceflight company Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced plans to send astronauts to the moon in the next few years. The company has developed a new lunar lander, called Blue Moon, which is designed to take people and payloads 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 sun's surface. The probe is studying the sun's corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun, and is providing new insights into the sun's behavior and its impact 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 consists of thousands of small satellites that will be launched into low Earth orbit to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas.

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 send the first woman and the next man to the moon, and will establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. The program will also lay the groundwork for future missions to Mars and beyond.

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