It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.

— Plato

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Launch startup Astra gets up to $44 million from US military for new 'Rocket 4' line

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:00am
Launch startup Astra has secured a contract with the US military, worth up to $44 million, to continue developing its new Rocket 4 vehicle.
Categories: Astronomy

Saturn gets its 1st confirmed Trojan asteroid — but it might be stolen

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 7:00am
Saturn has finally joined the solar system's other giant planets in possessing a Trojan asteroid, but it may have stolen it. The bouncing asteroid seems to have originated in the Kuiper belt.
Categories: Astronomy

Watch SpaceX launch next-gen US spy satellites today on 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year (video)

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 5:00am
SpaceX plans to launch a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office today (Oct. 24) on the 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year.
Categories: Astronomy