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Archive for November 21st, 2020

Falcon 9 launches oceanography satellite Sentinel-6

November 21st, 2020 by

Rocket: Falcon 9; Payload: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich; Date: 21 November 2020, 1717 UTC; Launch site: Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA. The satellite was delivered into orbit just under an hour after lift-off and contact was established at the ground station in Alaska at 1849 UTC.

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SpaceX launches advanced ocean-mapping satellite for NASA and Europe, nails rocket landing

November 21st, 2020 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the advanced Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-mapping satellite for NASA Saturday (Nov. 21)

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The best Black Friday deals on Meade telescopes and binoculars

November 21st, 2020 by

Whether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers

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The best Black Friday deals on Sky-Watcher telescopes and binoculars

November 21st, 2020 by

Whether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products

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The best Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars

November 21st, 2020 by

The very best Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient

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SpaceX could launch back-to-back rocket missions from two coasts this weekend. Here’s how to watch.

November 21st, 2020 by

SpaceX is gearing up for a potential launch double header this weekend. Here’s how to watch them live.

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Watch live today: SpaceX launching Sentinel-6 ocean-mapping satellite for NASA, ESA

November 21st, 2020 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Sentinel-6 ocean-mapping satellite for NASA and ESA today (Nov. 21) and you can watch it live here.

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Rover that will explore Mars moon Phobos starts landing tests

November 21st, 2020 by

The first rover to explore the moon of another planet has started practicing for its landing, even though that historic touchdown is at least six years away.

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