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Archive for July 13th, 2023

China just launched a methane-fueled rocket into orbit, a world’s 1st for spaceflight (video)

July 13th, 2023 by

Zhuque-2, a rocket built by the Chinese company Landspace, reached Earth orbit on July 12, becoming the first methane-fueled launcher ever to do so.

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Mars orbiter spies a tiny Earth and moon from the Red Planet (photos)

July 13th, 2023 by

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express spacecraft celebrated 20 years in space by taking a nostalgic glance back at Earth and the moon.

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Time is running out on this Occer 12×25 binoculars deal for Prime Day!

July 13th, 2023 by

Grab these great little compact binos before midnight — now just $30.39 on Amazon (and add a 5% coupon at checkout)

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NASA’s new Artemis ‘astrovans’ arrive for use by moon-bound crews

July 13th, 2023 by

Attention Artemis astronauts: Your new rides to the launch pad have arrived. Canoo delivered three fully electric crew transportation vehicles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Space Force wants ‘Foo Fighter’ satellites to track hypersonic missiles

July 13th, 2023 by

The FOO Fighter program adds to the U.S. military’s continuing pursuit of space-based sensors designed to track emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles.

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North Korea launches ICBM on record-breaking 74-minute flight

July 13th, 2023 by

North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday (July 12), shortly after complaining about purported spying activity by the United States.

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This Prime Day you can fly high with up to 50% off these Holy Stone drones

July 13th, 2023 by

At around $150 off, these camera-equipped Holy Stone HS720G and HS175D drones are not to be missed.

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Amazon’s answer to Adorama’s Canon EOS R6 deal — check out before 23:59 today

July 13th, 2023 by

This is Amazon’s lowest-ever deal price for the Canon EOS R6, pick it up now for less than $2k! Add the EF-EOS R adapter to your basket and it’s $50 cheaper than Adorama.

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