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Archive for January, 2023

Solar-sailing probes may soon get their moment in the sun

January 5th, 2023 by

Solar sailing can be a relatively slow-motion affair, but progress in the nascent field is quickly gaining steam.

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See a 5-planet parade in the night sky this month. Venus and Saturn stand out.

January 5th, 2023 by

The five planets of the solar system visible with the naked eye can all be seen this January, making the start of 2023 a special time for astronomers.

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‘We’re in a space race.’ NASA chief says US ‘better watch out’ for China’s moon goals

January 5th, 2023 by

NASA administrator Bill Nelson believes China could attempt to stake a claim over portions of the moon.

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Save over $100 on the Celestron 114AZ-SR telescope this new year

January 5th, 2023 by

What better way to bring the new year in than saving over $100 on a reliable and affordable reflector telescope.

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Moon scientists hail Artemis opportunities while still learning from Apollo

January 5th, 2023 by

NASA’s Artemis program will look for resources on the moon, and details of its complex geology.

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‘Space Legend’ watch set celebrates 1975 visit by Apollo-Soyuz crew to Disney

January 5th, 2023 by

New limited edition watches mark the time that U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts traveled together to Space … Mountain. UNDONE’s timepieces celebrate the Apollo-Soyuz crew’s visit to Disney.

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Satellites watch ‘atmospheric river’ bring extreme rain to California (photos)

January 5th, 2023 by

Satellites are watching as a so-called atmospheric river brings huge amounts of tropical moisture to California, prompting weather forecasters to issue flood-risk alerts.

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South Korea’s moon mission snaps stunning Earth pics after successful lunar arrival

January 5th, 2023 by

South Korea’s first moon mission is beaming back images of home from its position in low lunar orbit.

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