#SpaceDiscovery

The Accidental Discovery That Changed Our Understanding of Space

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On March 10, 1977, a routine observation led to a groundbreaking discovery that reshaped planetary science forever. Astronomers James Elliot, Edward Dunham, and Jessica Mink were studying Uranus using the Kuiper Airborne Observatory, a telescope mounted on a high-altitude plane. They were observing a phenomenon known as stellar occultation—when a planet moves in front of … Read more

Chandrayaan-3 Detects Hidden Ice Beneath Moon’s Surface

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India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that ice deposits beneath the Moon’s polar surface may be more widespread than previously believed. This revelation, based on recent research, opens new possibilities for lunar exploration and human settlement on the Moon. The study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlights how local temperature fluctuations … Read more

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