Astronomers Reveal Sudden Explosion of Small Asteroid Over France

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September 18, 2025

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In February 2023, asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded suddenly over France, stunning scientists. Tracked only hours before impact, the tiny rock disintegrated in a powerful airburst, scattering meteorites across Normandy. The rare event provides crucial insights into asteroid behavior and raises new considerations for future planetary defense strategies.

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Study Links Microbial Colonization to Ancient Meteorite Crater: What You Need to Know

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September 21, 2025

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A Swedish team has precisely dated microbial life in Finland’s Lappajärvi crater. Isotopic traces show bacteria colonized the hydrothermal system just a few million years after the meteorite impact, thriving for millions of years. The finding suggests impact craters on Earth and Mars may provide lasting habitats for life.

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SpaceX Moves Starship to Launch Pad for Final Version 2 Test Flight

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7 hours ago

September 21, 2025

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SpaceX has moved its next Starship spacecraft to the launch pad at Starbase, Texas, signaling preparations for Flight 11. This test flight will be the last mission of Starship Version 2, following Flight 10’s success with splashdowns and satellite deployment.

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NASA Confirms Discovery of 6,000 Exoplanets Beyond Our Solar System

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September 21, 2025

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NASA has confirmed 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, highlighting three decades of accelerating discovery. From scorching hot Jupiters to worlds with jewel-like clouds, the catalog reflects cosmic diversity. Future missions aim to identify true Earth analogs and investigate signs of life across distant planetary systems.