Tag: Astronomical research

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Unveiling China’s ‘Thousands Sails’ Satellites: Astronomers’ Nightmare Revealed

China's new Qianfan, or "Thousand Sails," satellites have caught the attention of astronomers due to their bright reflections back to Earth. These satellites, part of a proposed megaconstellation by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST),...
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NASA Ends NEOWISE Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Mission

NASA's NEOWISE telescope, dedicated to planetary defense, has officially ended its mission after 15 years of detecting near-Earth asteroids and comets. Originally designed for a seven-month mission, NEOWISE exceeded expectations by discovering over 200...