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Archive for April 23rd, 2021

Hubble Telescope captures stunning photo of rare fast-burning star for 31st birthday

April 23rd, 2021 by

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a stunning new image of a fast-burning star to celebrate the iconic observatory’s 31st anniversary.

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Tour SpaceX’s Crew-2 Dragon capsule with 4 thrilled astronauts (and a penguin?)

April 23rd, 2021 by

Crew-2 and their stuffed toy companion invited fans to enjoy fantastic views from the reused Crew Dragon capsule and admire the snazzy touch screen interfaces.

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‘GuinGuin,’ the flying penguin, revealed as SpaceX Crew-2 zero-g indicator

April 23rd, 2021 by

The astronauts aboard SpaceX’s first twice-launched Crew Dragon spacecraft revealed another first after they entered orbit: a flying penguin.

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SpaceX’s Crew-2 launch lights up the predawn sky with a spectacular show (photos)

April 23rd, 2021 by

SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission lit up the sky with a spectacular spaceflight show this morning (April 23) with a successful crewed launch to the International Space Station.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronaut launch for NASA ‘feels like a dream’

April 23rd, 2021 by

SpaceX founder Elon Musk is thrilled about his company’s third successful crewed launch.

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Elon Musk, X Prize launch $100 million carbon-removal competition

April 23rd, 2021 by

The $100 million Carbon Removal X Prize launched Thursday (April 22), in an attempt to spur the development of technology that can help stave off the worst effects of human-caused climate change.

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‘For All Mankind’ sneak peek: Potential space shuttle battle looms in season 2 finale (video)

April 23rd, 2021 by

The season two finale of the Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” might feature an alternate-history showdown between two space powers.

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China launches experimental satellite into polar orbit

April 23rd, 2021 by

China’s latest space launch sent a third Shiyan 6 experimental satellite into orbit while sporting a new, ultra-black coating to help improve performance of optical sensors.

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