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Archive for August, 2023

Astronauts’ immune systems could be disturbed by microgravity, scientists find

August 28th, 2023 by

As a new era of crewed space exploration comes into view, scientists are assessing the impacts of microgravity and space environments on astronauts’ immune systems.

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New ‘Starfield’ live-action trailer slingshots fans straight into the cosmos (video)

August 27th, 2023 by

Bethesda Studios and Microsoft share a new live-action “Starfield” trailer from Gamescon 2023.

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Which U.S. states will October’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse be visible from?

August 27th, 2023 by

On October 14, 2023, the Americas will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from only eight U.S. states will it be possible to see the ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse.

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Contrails: What are they and how do they form?

August 27th, 2023 by

Condensation trails, or contrails, are long, thin clouds that can form behind airplanes at cruising altitude. They are created by jet engines.

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Ukraine’s famed space sector is teetering on the brink, and Russian missiles aren’t the main cause

August 27th, 2023 by

Ukraine’s former space chief thinks lost international collaborations are causing even greater harm to his nation’s space sector than Russian missile strikes.

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SpaceX’s Crew-7 Dragon capsule to dock at ISS with four astronauts aboard. Here’s how to watch it live online.

August 27th, 2023 by

SpaceX’s Crew-7 Dragon carrying four astronauts will arrive at the International Space Station Sunday (Aug. 27) and you can watch it all live online.

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‘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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