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Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi reunite in Marvel Comics' 'Star Wars: Jedi Knights'

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 1:59pm
A preview of Marvel Comics' upcoming "Star Wars: Jedi Knights" ongoing series
Categories: Astronomy

Watch comet ATLAS burn up as it flies into the sun (video)

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 1:53pm
Watch Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) make a death dive into the sun today (Oct. 28) in this eerie footage from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft.
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut released from hospital, returns to Houston

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 1:12pm
The NASA astronaut who was hospitalized for a night after the splashdown of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission has been released and is doing well, according to the agency.
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Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 1:00pm
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line.
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Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 12:00pm
How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.
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New 'secret' Predator movie coming alongside 'Badlands' in 2025

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:00am
First we get "Predator: Badlands" news and now 20th Century Studios has confirmed a second Predator movie for 2025.
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30 years of polar climate data converted into menacing, 6-minute song

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:00am
Geoenvironmental scientist Hiroto Nagai used publicly available climate data from the North and South poles to compose an ominous-sounding chamber music piece.
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NASA generated $76 billion for US economy in 2023, report says

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 9:00am
NASA's efforts in science, exploration and beyond are helping drive significant economic growth across America, according to an agency study.
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Europe's bold 'Explore 2040' campaign aims to get astronauts to the moon and Mars

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 8:00am
ESA's 'Explore 2040' strategy sets its sights on low Earth orbit, the moon and Mars, demanding greater innovation and increased European presence in space.
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Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 7:00am
Chile and Cyprus have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration coalition to 47.
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China wants to make its Tiangong space station bigger and better

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:00am
China has been operating its completed Tiangong space station for almost two years and is now looking to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft.
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Everything we know about 'Elio'

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 10:00am
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar are returning to animated outer space with sci-fi adventure comedy "Elio."
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New study of Apollo 16 moon samples reveals hidden lunar history

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 9:00am
Soil-like pebbles in moon samples brought home by Apollo 16 astronauts have revealed new details about lunar history.
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Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 8:00am
A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above New Zealand's South Island when conditions are just right.
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What next for NASA's Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:00am
NASA Europa Clipper mission is on its way to Europa, but it has some stops to make before it investigates the habitability of the icy ocean moon of Jupiter, including a Mars trip and a brief return to Earth.
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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 11:00am
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Saturday evening (Oct. 26).
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Before and after satellite images show lakes appearing across Sahara after deluge of rain soaks desert

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 9:59am
Lakes appearing in the Sahara desert captured in satellite images after a cyclone dumped a years' worth of rain on northern Africa in just a few days.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 134 —The Spruce Space Shuttle

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 9:05am
On Episode 134 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Ben Dickow about a magnificent, full-sized shuttle mockup, its history and future plans.
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NASA still working to 'correct and rectify' Boeing Starliner issues after 1st test flight with astronauts

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 9:00am
Boeing's Starliner had propulsion issues after launching on its first test mission with astronauts. Six weeks after the mission concluded, NASA is working on what to do next.
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Apollo 14 astronaut's personal moon-flown Rolex watch sells for record $2.2 million

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 8:00am
A Rolex watch that was flown to the moon is now the most expensive astronaut timepiece to sell at auction. The personal GMT-Master chronometer worn by Edgar Mitchell sold for $2.2 million.
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