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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Milky Way galaxy has more than 400 billion stars in it. Over the last few decades, ...

American space agency NASA revealed details on a new coating material that could be used on the upcoming starshade for the Habitable Worlds Observatory.

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