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1. ESA’s Hera Mission Launch On October 7, 2024, ESA's Hera spacecraft launched via SpaceX Falcon 9. This mission aims to study the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on the Dimorphos asteroid, a vital part of planetary defense research. 2. Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Stargazers enjoyed the Draconid meteor shower on October 8–9, 2024, with up to 10 meteors per hour visible. Thanks to minimal moonlight, the skies were clearer for viewing. 3. NASA's Europa Clipper Mission The highly anticipated Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, 2024, aims to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, searching for conditions suitable for life. 4. Supermoon Alert October 17, 2024, marks the year's final supermoon. Known as the Hunter’s Moon, it will appear larger and brighter as it approaches Earth. 5. NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Milestone The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has passed a significant testing phase, inching closer to its 2027 launch, a...