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  NASA and Northrop Grumman Ensure ISS Resupply Mission Success Reliable Supply Chain for Space NASA and Northrop Grumman have successfully delivered vital cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) . Using the Cygnus cargo spacecraft , the mission carried fuel, food, and scientific equipment to support astronauts and future research aboard the ISS. Laying Groundwork for Future Exploration This achievement contributes to long-term goals such as the Artemis program . Reliable cargo transport is a key capability for sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit, including future missions to the Moon and Mars. Power of Public-Private Partnership NASA’s collaboration with commercial partners like Northrop Grumman reduces costs while accelerating innovation. This mission stands as a clear example of the value of government-industry partnerships in advancing space exploration. Source: NASA Official Blog What do you think? Leave a comment below! Follow Cosmos Insig...

NASA’s Tally of Exoplanets Reaches 6,000 NASA has officially confirmed that the number of known exoplanets — planets outside our solar system — has surpassed **6,000**. This milestone reflects decades of observations using space telescopes and ground-based observatories across the globe.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} What Are Exoplanets? Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. Since the 1990s, scientists have developed various methods — like the transit method and radial velocity — to detect these distant worlds.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Why 6,000 Matters Reaching 6,000 confirmed exoplanets is not just a number. It shows how quickly technology and scientific techniques have improved. We are now better equipped to study the atmospheres, compositions, and potential habitability of these planets.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} 👉 This milestone highlights that our galaxy is teeming with diverse planetary systems — and...