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Dec 6, 2024 · Humankind accomplished new feats in space this year, including scooping up some of the moon’s farside and launching a probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

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By Emily Conover Space A third visitor from another star is hurtling through the solar system Scientists have found a new interstellar object whizzing toward the sun.

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