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Archive for April 12th, 2021

A Northrop Grumman robot successfully docked to a satellite to extend its life

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Satellites could live longer lives thanks to new technology being tested by Northrop Grumman.

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‘Awaken’ documentary captures natural beauty of Earth and our night sky

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A new documentary by award-winning astrophotographer Tom Lowe is showcasing humanity’s relationship to the natural world, including the sky above our heads.

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Epic NASA video celebrates 40 years of the space shuttle

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It’s been 40 years since NASA’s first space shuttle soared into orbit and a new video to commemorate that debut flights.

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Stepping into the ‘Beyond’: New book celebrates 60th anniversary of first man in space

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In his new book “Beyond,” author Stephen Walker recounts intimate details of the months, and years, leading up to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight.

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Take a deep listen to these celestial-inspired sounds from NASA (Videos)

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A new set of videos from a unique astronomy-music project transformed spacecraft data into celestial sound baths.

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April new moon 2021: Planets become more visible before the moon occults Mars

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The new moon occurs Sunday, April 11, at 10:30 p.m. EDT (0230 GMT on April 12), a week before our natural satellite passes in front of Mars.

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Yuri Gagarin, First Man in Space (Photo Gallery)

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On April 12, 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space. See photos of the historic flight of Vostok 1.

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From the deepest seas to Perseverance’s home on Mars, curiosity drives astronaut Kathy Sullivan

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For retired astronaut Kathy Sullivan, life is about exploring whatever is around you.

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