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Archive for August 26th, 2023

‘Sasha’ the sloth breaks speed records as SpaceX Crew-7 zero-g indicator (photos)

August 26th, 2023 by

A new record may have just been set for the fastest-moving sloth in the world. And not just any sloth: a three-toed sloth named “Sasha” that served as the “zero-g indicator” for SpaceX’s Crew-7.

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NASA and Forest Service offer seedlings to grow Artemis ‘moon trees’

August 26th, 2023 by

NASA is seeking education and community organizations to help plant a practical forest of trees with a unique pedigree: the moon. The space agency and Forest Service want to grow Artemis moon trees.

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Will newfound Comet Nishimura really be visible to the naked eye? Experts aren’t so sure

August 26th, 2023 by

While social media has been abuzz with talk of new Comet Nishimura being visible to the naked eye in September, experts aren’t so sure.

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James Webb Space Telescope instrument experiences glitch — but observatory remains in ‘good health’

August 26th, 2023 by

The JWST team announced that a mode of one of the observatory’s infrared sensors indicated a reduction in the amount of light registered by the instrument.

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SpaceX launches truly international astronaut team on Crew-7 flight to space station for NASA (video)

August 26th, 2023 by

SpaceX launched a diverse international crew of astronauts toward the ISS on the Crew-7 mission for NASA early this morning (Aug. 26).

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US Department of Justice sues SpaceX for hiring discrimination

August 26th, 2023 by

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing SpaceX, alleging that Elon Musk’s company discriminated against job applicants who are refugees or asylum recipients.

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See Saturn at its biggest and brightest of 2023 this weekend

August 26th, 2023 by

Saturn will be directly opposite of the sun on Aug. 26 and 27, making this weekend a great time to observe the ringed gas giant.

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Private Ax-2 astronaut releasing free educational videos filmed in space on Aug. 28

August 26th, 2023 by

Ride into space in a new video series Aug. 28 featuring Ax-2 private astronaut John Shoffner. He teaches students about space alongside commander Peggy Whitson, a record-breaking NASA astronaut.

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