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2024's gigantic solar storm gave the Earth two new temporary radiation belts, according to NASA's CubeSat mission. One of these belts could stay in place for a "very long time", according to NASA ...

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Russian scientists claim to have developed a plasma electric rocket engine that could enable travel to Mars in just one to ...