Rocket Lab's New Heights, Webb's Water Mystery, and the Legacy of STS-107

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Rocket Lab's New Heights, Webb's Water Mystery, and the Legacy of STS-107

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates

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2 days ago

Rocket Lab's New Heights, Webb's Water Mystery, and the Legacy of STS-107

Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Takes Shape: Rocket Lab has inaugurated its new Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia, marking a significant milestone for their next-generation Neutron rocket. Designed for medium lift capabilities, the Neutron will be able to carry payloads of up to 13,000 kilogrammes to low Earth orbit, featuring a unique reusable fairing that opens and closes during flight.
James Webb's Surprising Planet Formation Discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a protoplanetary disc around the young star Xue 10, revealing an unexpected high concentration of carbon dioxide and a surprising lack of water vapour in the region where rocky planets are expected to form. This finding could reshape our understanding of planet formation and the chemical conditions in early star systems.
Unraveling the Mystery of Hypervelocity White Dwarfs: A new study proposes the D6 scenario to explain how hypervelocity white dwarfs are ejected from the Milky Way. This model suggests that a cataclysmic explosion in a binary system can propel one star at incredible speeds, offering insights into type 1A supernovae and their role in cosmic measurements.
A Piece of Space History at Auction: A dozen Sacagawea dollar coins that flew on the final mission of the space shuttle Columbia are being auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Astronaut Memorial Foundation. These coins, recovered after the tragic loss of STS-107, serve as a poignant reminder of the mission and the enduring spirit of exploration.
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Rocket Lab Updates
[Rocket Lab](https://www.rocketlabusa.com/)
James Webb Discoveries
[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)
Hypervelocity White Dwarfs Study
[Astrophysical Journal](https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0004-637X)
Columbia Auction Details
[Heritage Auctions](https://www.ha.com)
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