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Archive for November 16th, 2023

White House lays out possible rules for private space stations and more

November 16th, 2023 by

The National Space Council has released a draft bill that would split the regulation of novel space activities between two departments: Transportation and Commerce.

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SpaceX gets license for 2nd launch of giant Starship rocket

November 16th, 2023 by

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a license for the second-ever liftoff of SpaceX’s huge Starship vehicle, which could now occur as early as Friday (Nov. 17).

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Watch SpaceX’s Starship launch for 2nd time ever on Nov. 17

November 16th, 2023 by

SpaceX’s Starship will make its second attempt to reach space on Nov. 17, and you can watch the launch live here.

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‘Peculiar’ aurora-like radio signal from sunspot discovered for the 1st time

November 16th, 2023 by

A sunspot has put on a stunning display of radio waves lasting for over a week that resembles the northern and southern lights?—? auroral displays that occur over Earth.

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NASA supercomputers show how Apollo 12 landing kicked up moon dust (video)

November 16th, 2023 by

NASA has simulated the environmental effects of landing on the lunar surface as the space agency prepares to send astronauts back to the moon on its upcoming Artemis missions.

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Supermassive black hole at heart of the Milky Way is approaching the cosmic speed limit

November 16th, 2023 by

Supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* is spinning nearly as fast as it can, dragging the very fabric of space-time with it and shaping the heart of the Milky Way.

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Northern lights webcams: Watch the aurora borealis online for free

November 16th, 2023 by

We have rounded up some of the best aurora webcam views so you can enjoy the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of your own home.

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals sandy surprise in distant planet

November 16th, 2023 by

Fresh James Webb Space Telescope observations of exoplanet WASP-107b revealed sandy clouds high in its atmosphere.

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