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Archive for September 27th, 2023

Artemis 2 moon rocket now has all 4 powerful engines on board (photo)

September 27th, 2023 by

The Artemis 2 moon rocket’s core stage now has all four of its RS-25 engines mounted in place. It’s a big milestone for the mission as it sails toward a launch in late 2024.

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New AI algorithm can detect signs of life with 90% accuracy. Scientists want to send it to Mars

September 27th, 2023 by

A new AI method can distinguish between biotic and abiotic samples with 90% accuracy.

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Fungi creepily infiltrates space stations — but scientists aren’t scared. They’re excited

September 27th, 2023 by

Fungi piggybacking on space missions is dangerous to astronaut health and spacecraft equipment, but studying its behavior is also useful for long-term space missions.

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These Navajo Tribal Parks will be closed during the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse

September 27th, 2023 by

During the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, several iconic destinations including all Navajo Tribal Parks, will be closed due to cultural beliefs.

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New Lockheed Martin system will manage satellite constellations from the cloud using AI

September 27th, 2023 by

Lockheed Martin’s new satellite operations facility will let a single operator control entire constellations of satellites from the cloud.

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Watch a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 1 year in space on Sept. 27

September 27th, 2023 by

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and his two Russian crewmates are scheduled to return to Earth Wednesday morning (Sept. 27) after a year in space, and you can watch it live.

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Accidental 1-year astronaut crew hands over command of ISS ahead of Sept. 27 landing

September 27th, 2023 by

NASA’s Frank Rubio and his one-year crew are ready to come home at last, after their return was delayed by six months. The Soyuz astronauts handed over their work on the ISS on Sept. 26.

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This TRAPPIST-1 exoplanet seems to have no atmosphere — the truth may hide in its star, James Webb Space Telescope reveals

September 27th, 2023 by

The findings also corroborate earlier reports that TRAPPIST-1b lacks a thick, hydrogen atmosphere.

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