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Sardinia is becoming a new space center of Italy
The Italian company OLM has received permission to begin suborbital rocket launches from the island of Sardinia in 2026. This is the first step towards building a full-fledged infrastructure for private space flights in the country.
A technical malfunction has postponed the historic flight of an international crew to the International Space Station.
The launch of the Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for June 11, was postponed due to a detected liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX. The company is working on resolving the issue and will announce a new launch date once the repairs are completed.
A fungus that survives in conditions mimicking Mars is changing astrobiology and the goals of missions to the Red Planet.
Scientists in Brazil have found that the fungus Rhinocladiella similis can survive in extreme conditions similar to those on Mars. The discovery is changing approaches in astrobiology and the goals of future Mars rover missions.
The sun falls into a deep sleep, but still hides surprises.
Scientists report that after its powerful eruptions, the Sun is now "absolutely boring". However, there is still a probability of magnetic storms related to the expansion of a coronal hole. Forecasts indicate that these risks will disappear completely by May 22, 2025.
Major Solar Flare Disrupts Communications — More Effects Expected This Week
A powerful X2.7-class solar flare has caused radio blackouts across parts of Europe and Asia, with further disruptions expected as solar activity intensifies.