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Archive for February, 2023

Hubble spies strange spokes on Saturn’s rings after 14-year hiatus (video)

February 15th, 2023 by

The Hubble Space Telescope recently observed mysterious features known as spokes on Saturn’s rings linked to the planet’s fall equinox, which last occurred in 2009.

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Sun storm may supercharge auroras for Valentine’s Day

February 15th, 2023 by

Minor or G1-class aurora storms may happen overnight in high-latitude areas due to a swarm of particles associated with a big solar outburst on Saturday (Feb. 11).

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Europe’s JUICE Jupiter spacecraft arrives at spaceport ahead of April launch

February 15th, 2023 by

The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana for the final preparations for launch.

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What is the U.S. Space Force and what does it do?

February 15th, 2023 by

The U.S. Space Force was created as the sixth branch of the Armed Forces in order to protect U.S. space assets as Earth orbit becomes increasingly contested.

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The Polaris Program: One big step for civilian spaceflight

February 14th, 2023 by

Everything you need to know about the Polaris Program, a series of upcoming commercial space missions carried out by civilian astronauts.

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Earth-size exoplanet spotted just 72 light-years away

February 14th, 2023 by

The newfound exoplanet K2-415b is not within the habitable zone of its red dwarf host star, but it could have a neighbor that is.

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Super Bowl trailer offers another peek at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

February 14th, 2023 by

Marvel Studios delivers another sentimental trailer for May’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

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Sony A6600 camera review

February 14th, 2023 by

Does Sony’s latest APS-C camera live up to the high standard set by its predecessor?

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