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These are NASA’s biggest missions

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NASA has had a constant human presence in space for over two decades

Over the years, NASA has put humans on the moon and animals in orbit as it continues to take to new heights with a range of new missions.

Technology developed by humans on the ground has made some of these missions smoother in space.

1. The Apollo Moon landing

In 1969, the United States successfully placed a human on the moon after multiple failed attempts.

Apollo 11 saw Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the lunar surface.

“One small step for man” as Neil Armstrong touches down on the moon.

The success of the mission spurred a renewed interest in space exploration and paved the way for future missions to deep space.

2. The Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit around Earth in 1990.

It has been used to observe some of the most distant objects in the universe and has helped to expand NASA’s understanding of the cosmos.

In 2009, the telescope was repaired by a team of astronauts, extending its lifespan by at least another decade.

3. The Cassini-Huygens

The Cassini spacecraft was launched in 1997 and began orbiting Saturn in 2004. It carried the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan one year later.

The mission provided scientists with valuable data about Saturn and its moons.

NASA’s iconic mission around Saturn.

4. The Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity

The Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity were launched in 2003 and landed on Mars later that year.

The rovers far exceeded their expected lifespan, with Opportunity operational until 2016.

The rovers have provided scientists with invaluable data about Mars’ surface conditions and have helped to pave the way for future human exploration of the planet.

5. The New Horizons

The New Horizons spacecraft was launched in 2006 and began its flyby of Pluto in 2015.

The mission returned stunning images of Pluto and its moons, as well as valuable data about the dwarf planet’s surface conditions.

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Trump meets Xi and Albanese at ASEAN Summit

Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.

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Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.


President Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN Summit could redefine trade, defence, and critical minerals strategy across the Indo-Pacific.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS joins to unpack the global and regional implications.

#ASEAN #Trump #XiJinping #AnthonyAlbanese #Trade #Defence #AUKUS #CriticalMinerals #USChina #IndoPacific


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Bitcoin tops $110K as South Korea reforms crypto rules

Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.

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Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.


Bitcoin has surged past $110,000 amid South Korea’s sweeping digital asset reforms and Coinbase’s expansion into tokenised securities.

Peter Chung from Presto Research joins to unpack what’s driving crypto’s comeback and how it’s reshaping the inflation hedge debate.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #DigitalAssets #Coinbase #SouthKorea #Blockchain #InflationHedge #Tokenisation


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Trump delays Putin meeting amid Ukraine stalemate

Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace progress, coinciding with new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms.

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Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace progress, coinciding with new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms.


President Trump has postponed talks with Vladimir Putin until meaningful progress is made on Ukraine peace negotiations, following new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms.

The move adds pressure on Moscow as China and India scale back purchases.

#Trump #Putin #Ukraine #Russia #Sanctions #Oil #Diplomacy #China #India #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #WhiteHouse


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