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Archive for March 14th, 2023

Chinese rocket stage crashes to Earth over Texas

March 14th, 2023 by

The second stage of a Chinese Long March 2D rocket that launched last year reentered Earth’s atmosphere on March 7 as it passed over Texas.

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China’s Zhurong Mars rover reveals seasonal wind changes in Red Planet weather report

March 14th, 2023 by

Data collected by China’s Zhurong rover shows seasonal changes in the strength and direction of winds on Mars.

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How astronauts could farm on the moon with lunar soil nutrients

March 14th, 2023 by

A new technique for processing lunar soil may help foster plant growth on the moon in hopes for sustaining more long-term lunar missions.

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Watch the half-lit last quarter moon rise tonight

March 14th, 2023 by

The moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday at which point the lunar face is half illuminated by the light of the sun. This phase falls halfway between the full moon and the new moon.

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Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is felt by the space sector

March 14th, 2023 by

The forced closure of the Silicon Valley Bank on Friday (March 10) could have a major impact on the space sector, as many space and tech companies had investments and accounts with the bank.

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Pi Day turns 35: The circle of mathematics needs more diversity, advocates say

March 14th, 2023 by

Pi Day began as a way to get students engaged in mathematics. As NASA and other space industry observers celebrate circles, diversity initiatives are coming into focus.

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SpaceX is ‘go’ for March 14 cargo launch to space station

March 14th, 2023 by

SpaceX is all set to launch its latest cargo mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday (March 14), provided Mother Nature cooperates.

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‘Khan!!! The Musical!’ is a wacky ‘Star Trek’ adaptation best served live Off-Broadway

March 14th, 2023 by

“Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” becomes a crazy off-Broadway show in “Khan!!! The Musical!”

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