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NASA picks 9 companies to develop Mars 'commercial services' ideas

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:00am
NASA has selected nine companies to develop concepts that could agency science missions to Mars down the road.
Categories: Astronomy

Somehow, Star Wars has returned to Fortnite for May the 4th (video)

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 7:16am
Star Wars and Fortnite's relationship has been fruitful over the years, but 2024's offerings could be the best yet. This is where the fun begins!
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Here's what to expect during Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut test flight on May 6

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 6:00am
Boeing Starliner will launch its 1st mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on May 6. Here are the milestones to watch for, from launch to docking to landing.
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Watch SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts move their Dragon at the ISS May 2 to make way for Boeing's Starliner

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 6:00pm
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission will move their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2), and you can watch it live.
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'It almost feels unreal': NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 4:00pm
Two experienced NASA astronauts will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bring test pilot and spaceflight experience to bear.
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NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 3:00pm
As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
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James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 2:30pm
The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.
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A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 2:01pm
During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how it came to be.
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Lego Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man review

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 1:45pm
Having a spider on your wall has never looked so good thanks to Lego's The Amazing Spider-Man set.
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Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 1:00pm
Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.
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Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00pm
Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a sudden shift.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:46am
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Best sci-fi movies with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:29am
Here are the top 15 sci-fi movies boasting over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences alike.
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Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:00am
An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astronomers for almost as long.
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Star Wars: Hunters launches in June for Nintendo Switch and mobile (video)

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:30am
Star Wars: Hunters is finally opening its arena to everyone.
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How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch webcasts live online

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 6:00am
Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to launch astronauts for the first time ever on May 6. Here's how to watch that historic liftoff, as well as key events before and after it.
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The highest observatory on Earth sits atop Chile's Andes Mountains — and it's finally open

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 7:59pm
A new Japanese observatory built high in the Chilean Andes mountains promises fresh views of the early universe.
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Satellite operator SES acquiring Intelsat in $3.1 billion deal

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 6:00pm
SES plans to buy fellow satellite operator Intelsat, in a deal that could help the combined company compete with SpaceX's huge Starlink broadband network.
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Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 5:03pm
Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.
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'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 5:00pm
A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.
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