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Archive for September, 2022

Why DART is a mover and shaker in asteroid planetary defense: NASA science chief

September 27th, 2022 by

NASA will slam the DART spacecraft into an asteroid for target practice to get ready for the next big hit, but don’t worry: nothing big is set to come at us for the next 100 years.

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See the mighty Delta IV Heavy rocket’s final West Coast launch in these stunning photos

September 27th, 2022 by

The massive United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket put on a show in its last flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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Rocket doubleheader: China launches 2 satellite missions 40 hours apart (video)

September 27th, 2022 by

China just launched two missions less than 40 hours apart, sending three satellites to Earth orbit.

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Asteroid apocalypse: How big must a space rock be to end human civilization?

September 27th, 2022 by

How big a space rock must be to no longer be just a mesmerizing sight? What size is big enough to wreck a whole city? And a continent? And what else does the damage depend on?

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DART asteroid smasher’s tiny companion spots Earth and stars (photos)

September 27th, 2022 by

The DART spacecraft’s tiny companion is ready to photograph a brand-new impact site Monday night (Sept. 26).

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Acid lake atop real-life ‘Mount Doom’ captured in striking new image from space station

September 26th, 2022 by

An astronaut’s photo of Mount Ruapehu, the real-life “Mount Doom” volcano shows the contrast between the hydrothermal lake at its summit and the snow surrounding its peak.

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Lego unveils brand new $600 Ultimate Collector Series Razor Crest set

September 26th, 2022 by

There’s a new addition to the Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series line: the biggest ever Razor Crest model – as seen in The Mandalorian.

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Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to ride out Hurricane Ian

September 26th, 2022 by

Artemis 1 will begin rolling back from the launch pad on Monday (Aug. 26) to seek out shelter in NASA’s nearby Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida.

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