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Archive for September 10th, 2020

NASA wants to buy moon dirt from private companies

September 10th, 2020 by

NASA, which has already booked robotic rides to the lunar surface on commercial landers, now aims to pay private companies to collect moon dirt.

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Pioneering gravity research snags $3 million physics Breakthrough Prize

September 10th, 2020 by

A team of physicists just snared $3 million for testing the law of gravity like never before.

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On This Day in Space: Sept. 10, 2011: NASA’s GRAIL mission launches to the moon

September 10th, 2020 by

On Sept. 10, 2011, NASA’s GRAIL spacecraft launched on a mission to the moon! Here’s how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!

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Space tug to test out robotic arm on 2022 demonstration mission

September 10th, 2020 by

Two space companies are teaming up on a planned 2022 mission that could help open up the off-Earth economy.

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Mystery of Jupiter’s persistent geometric storms may be solved

September 10th, 2020 by

The mystery of how giant cyclones stay together in geometric patterns around the poles of Jupiter may now be solved, but new questions have emerged as to how these clusters formed in the first place.

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Celestron Omni XLT 120 telescope: Full review

September 10th, 2020 by

With its high-quality finish, the Celestron Omni XLT 120 boasts a professional mount that provides a smooth tour of the night sky, while its optical system offers stunning views of the solar system

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