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Lunar Dust Less Harmful; NASA's Budget Cuts Threaten Projects

6/23/2025

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New research from the University of Technology, Sydney, reveals that lunar dust could be less damaging to human lungs compared to pollution on Earth. However, NASA faces budget cuts that jeopardize collaborative missions with ESA, including the ambitious Lunar Gateway project. In brighter news, the Solar Orbiter has successfully captured stunning images of the Sun’s poles, showcasing the beauty of our solar system.

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New research from the University of Technology, Sydney, reveals that lunar dust could be less damaging to human lungs compared to pollution on Earth. However, NASA faces budget cuts that jeopardize collaborative missions with ESA, including the ambitious Lunar Gateway project. In brighter news, the Solar Orbiter has successfully captured stunning images of the Sun’s poles, showcasing the beauty of our solar system.