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Archive for September, 2023

NASA hopes humanoid robots can help us explore the moon and Mars

September 17th, 2023 by

NASA is exploring the capabilities of several next-gen humanoid robots that it hopes will one day assist astronauts in orbit and mine the moon for minerals.

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When SpaceX’s Starship is ready to settle Mars, will we be? (op-ed)

September 17th, 2023 by

The challenges of settling Mars stretch beyond the boundaries of rocket technology, impacting our biology and fundamentally questioning our identity as a species.

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‘Hubble Hugger’ space shuttle engine mounted on Artemis 2 moon rocket (photos)

September 17th, 2023 by

An old space shuttle engine that once visited the Hubble Space Telescope was just mounted on the Space Launch System rocket that will launch the Artemis 2 moon mission next year.

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Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter team up to tackle 65-year-old sun mystery

September 17th, 2023 by

The Parker Solar Probe and the Solar Orbiter may have finally solved a solar puzzle that has troubled scientists for decades.

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Are we about to see a rare green comet light up the sky? An expert explains what to expect from Comet Nishimura

September 16th, 2023 by

There’s a slight chance Comet Nishimura might brighten unexpectedly. Astronomer Jonti Horner explains what to expect.

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SpaceX Starship engine passes key test for Artemis 3 moon-landing mission (video)

September 16th, 2023 by

SpaceX fired one of its Raptor engines last month to test its ability to land the company’s Starship vehicle on the moon in cold conditions, which it will have to do on the Artemis 3 mission.

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NASA confirms summer 2023 was Earth’s hottest on record

September 16th, 2023 by

2023 summer was Earth’s hottest since global record-keeping of temperatures began in 1880, NASA announced Thursday (Sept. 14).

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Germany signs on to NASA’s Artemis Accords for moon exploration

September 16th, 2023 by

Germany signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday (Sept. 14), becoming the 29th country to join NASA’s framework for peaceful moon exploration.

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