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Archive for September, 2022

DART asteroid-smashing mission ‘on track for an impact’ Monday, NASA says

September 23rd, 2022 by

During a media briefing on Thursday (Sept. 22), the DART mission team said they are confident that the craft will smash into the asteroid Dimorphos as planned on Monday (Sept. 26).

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SpaceX rolls Starship Super Heavy booster off pad to prep for epic launch (video)

September 23rd, 2022 by

SpaceX’s Starship Mars rocket is getting some work done to gear up for its coming orbital launch attempt.

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China’s Tianwen-1 Mars mission wins international space award

September 23rd, 2022 by

China’s Tianwen 1 Mars mission has been awarded one of the spaceflight world’s most prestigious awards.

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Satellites track 5 storms as Atlantic hurricane season heats up

September 23rd, 2022 by

Satellites watch the Atlantic hurricane season of 2022 pick up momentum after a slow start as hurricane Fiona becomes a Category 4 hurricane and four more tropical depressions brew above the ocean.

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NASA’s planetary defense mission will test asteroid deflection, but how realistic is it?

September 23rd, 2022 by

NASA’s DART mission mimics what scientists would do if an asteroid were headed toward Earth, but there are a few differences compared to defense against a real asteroid impact.

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Saudi Arabia aims to launch 1st woman to space as soon as 2023

September 23rd, 2022 by

Saudi Arabia has started an astronaut program and plans to send two of its citizens to space — at least one of them a woman — as early as 2023.

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Best lenses for astrophotography

September 23rd, 2022 by

We’ve found the best lenses for astrophotography, so you can concentrate on snapping the best astro photos

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SkyView stargazing app review: locate stars and planets with your smartphone

September 23rd, 2022 by

SkyView is an excellent app for all abilities and skill levels that will drastically enhance your stargazing experience and is available for Android and iOS.

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