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Archive for September, 2022

Weather looks good for Artemis 1 moon rocket’s 2nd launch try, NASA says

September 3rd, 2022 by

NASA says the weather is looking good for the second attempt to launch its giant Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket and Orion spacecraft.

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Rocket Lab fires up space-flown engine in reusability milestone

September 3rd, 2022 by

Rocket Lab turned up the heat on a space-flown rocket engine Thursday (Sept. 1) as part of its quest to make Electron first stages reusable.

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Satellites watch Europe dry up in devastating drought that may be the worst in 500 years

September 3rd, 2022 by

Europe is suffering from the worst drought in 500 years and satellites are watching it progress in real time.

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SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of ‘Drake Equation’ fame, dies at 92

September 3rd, 2022 by

Astronomer Frank Drake, who pioneered the modern search for intelligent life in the universe, passed away Friday (Sept. 2)at the age of 92.

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NASA astronaut Leland Melvin teaches kids about the James Webb Space Telescope

September 3rd, 2022 by

The retired astronaut and NFL player is running a class about the James Webb Space Telescope online.

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Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S wide-angle prime lens review

September 3rd, 2022 by

The Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S is an uncompromising, wide prime lens that’s perfect for landscape astrophotography. As you’d expect, though, this lens isn’t cheap.

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Get 40% off HBO Max and watch epic sci-fi movies like Dune & Blade Runner 2049

September 3rd, 2022 by

Save a huge 40% on HBO Max’s annual plan and get access to premium TV for less.

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Catch the moon near the claws of the Scorpius constellation Friday

September 3rd, 2022 by

See the moon shine near the claws of the Scorpius constellation just after dusk tonight (Sept. 2).

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