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Archive for October 13th, 2020

Watch live tonight: Astronauts launch to the International Space Station at 1:45 am ET

October 13th, 2020 by

Three Expedition 64 crewmembers will lift off to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz rocket on Wednesday (Oct. 14) at 1:45 am EDT (0545 GMT). Watch it live here!

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Watch NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and two cosmonauts launch into space tonight

October 13th, 2020 by

Four years after her first flight to the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will return to space today (Oct. 14).

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Shuttle astronaut Danny Olivas talks diversity on Earth (and space) in ‘Virtual Astronaut’ webcast Wednesday

October 13th, 2020 by

Two-time shuttle astronaut John “Danny” Olivas will host a virtual talk about how working for diversity improves equity and opportunities for organizations.

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‘Star Wars’ roaring Chewbacca masks are just $29 for Prime Day

October 13th, 2020 by

This year’s Amazon Prime Day sale includes the infamous roaring Chewbacca electronic mask from Hasbro.

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This adorable ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Funko Pop! D-O droid is 44% off for Prime Day

October 13th, 2020 by

Looking to stock up on Funko Pop! Star Wars droids? With this year’s Amazon Prime Day sales, you can add Episode 9’s D-O to your collection for a fraction of their usual price.

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The mountains on Pluto have super weird methane ice snowcaps

October 13th, 2020 by

Mountains on Pluto have snowcaps that may have formed from the top down as opposed to the bottom up, the reverse of how snow caps form on Earth, a new study finds.

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8 nations sign US-led Artemis Accords for moon exploration and beyond

October 13th, 2020 by

Eight nations have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles outlining the responsible exploration of Earth’s nearest neighbor, NASA officials announced today (Oct. 13).

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Mars at opposition shines extra bright in the night sky tonight

October 13th, 2020 by

Mars reaches opposition today, Oct. 13, offering skywatchers an early Halloween treat.

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