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Archive for December 15th, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope spots faint galaxy ‘PEARLS’ in stunning new view

December 15th, 2022 by

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope continues to amaze, this time with an exquisite image revealing previously unseen galaxies in an area known as the North Ecliptic Pole.

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Rocket Lab’s 1st US launch may be visible along East Coast on Dec. 16. Here’s where to look.

December 15th, 2022 by

Rocket Lab’s first-ever launch from U.S. soil will light up the skies for much of the East Coast when it launches from NASA’s Wallops Island facility in Virginia Friday (Dec. 16).

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Astronomers discover strange twin planets might be water worlds

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Two planets found by NASA’s retired Kepler Space Telescope may be made mostly of water, according to new research.

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Nuclear fusion breakthrough: What does it mean for space exploration?

December 15th, 2022 by

Nuclear fusion has broad implications, fueling hopes of clean, limitless energy and the long-held dream of future rockets that are driven by nuclear propulsion.

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Save $250 on the Panasonic Lumix G100 camera this holiday season

December 15th, 2022 by

Save $250 on the Panasonic Lumix G100 mirrorless camera when you get it from Best Buy this holiday season.

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China’s new space station opens for business in an increasingly competitive era of space activity

December 15th, 2022 by

China’s space station is an achievement that solidifies the country’s position alongside the U.S. and Russia as one of the world’s top three space powers.

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NASA has lost communications with a hurricane-watching satellite

December 15th, 2022 by

NASA last heard from one of the eight satellites that comprise the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) in November.

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China launches yet more classified Yaogan reconnaissance satellites to orbit

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A Long March 2D rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Wednesday (Dec. 14), carrying yet more satellites for the mysterious Yaogan 36 constellation.

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