Dust
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NASA
Dust and Water in Sagittarius A*
A brilliant concentration of stars takes center stage in this Aug. 11, 2026, image taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb observed IRS 3, a star near the end of its life cycle, located within this starfield. Webb’s mid-infrared data revealed the clear signature of oxygen-rich silicate dust, as well as, for the first time, water, in its surrounding…
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Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
The Ides of March brought perilous weather to West Texas and the state’s Panhandle. A strong cold front blasted south across the arid plains on March 15, 2026, bringing stiff winds that stirred up a curtain of dust. The cloud of suspended particles slashed visibility and made for treacherous travel as it swept across the region. The high winds, coupled with dry…
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NASA Mars Orbiter Spots Retired InSight Lander to Study Dust Movement
New images taken from space show how dust on and around InSight is changing over time — information that can help scientists learn more about the Red Planet. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) caught a glimpse of the agency’s retired InSight lander recently, documenting the accumulation of dust on the spacecraft’s solar panels. In the new image taken Oct. 23…
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NASA Technologies Aim to Solve Housekeeping’s Biggest Issue – Dust
If you thought the dust bunnies under your sofa were an issue, imagine trying to combat dust on the Moon. Dust is a significant challenge for astronauts living and working on the lunar surface. So, NASA is developing technologies that mitigate dust buildup enabling a safer, sustainable presence on the Moon. A flight test aboard a suborbital rocket system that…
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Press Releases
Dust extraction specialist set to exhibit range of construction mobile equipment at Executive Hire Show 2020
Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of highly effective construction equipment at the much-anticipated Executive Hire Show 2020. Taking place on Wednesday, 6th February to Thursday, 7th February at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, the Dustcontrol team will be showcasing the firm’s new DC Tromb 400 dust extractor, DCF Tromb pre-separator, and the combined DC TrombTwin dust extractor and pre-separator, at…
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