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Archive for September, 2023

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter flies on Mars for the 56th time

September 2nd, 2023 by

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter flew for the 56th time last week, staying aloft for nearly 2.5 minutes on a sortie that covered 1,344 feet (410 meters) of ground.

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India tests parachutes for Gaganyaan crew capsule using a rocket sled (video)

September 2nd, 2023 by

Last month, India tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew capsule using a rocket-powered sled. See footage of the action.

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India launches Aditya-L1 solar observatory, its 1st-ever sun probe

September 2nd, 2023 by

India launched its first dedicated solar probe early Saturday morning (Sept. 2), sending the Aditya-L1 spacecraft skyward to tackle some big sun mysteries.

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Crucial test of Europe’s long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket delayed

September 2nd, 2023 by

Hotfire testing of the new Ariane 6 rocket has been delayed due to problems with ground equipment.

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Atomic clocks on Earth could reveal secrets about dark matter across the universe

September 2nd, 2023 by

Using atomic clocks could help bring cosmology and astrophysics “down to Earth” by allowing scientists to investigate the mystery of dark matter in the lab.

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‘Invasion’ Season 2 will feature alien hunter-killers and an homage to ‘The Abyss’ water tentacle (exclusive)

September 2nd, 2023 by

Award-winning visual effects master Erik Henry dives into the design and evolution of the Apple TV+ series’ alien threats.

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Amazing satellite video shows China’s space station come together in Earth orbit (video)

September 1st, 2023 by

An Australian company has released images showing how China constructed its Tiangong space station.

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SpaceX, NASA delay Crew-6 Dragon astronauts’ return to Earth due to bad weather

September 1st, 2023 by

SpaceX and NASA say the Crew Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-6 astronauts will now depart the International Space Station no earlier than Sept. 3, a 24-hour delay.

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