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Archive for January 6th, 2024

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 92 — The Saga of the Seven Sisters

January 6th, 2024 by

On Episode 92 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss navigating the night sky with astronomer Steve Fentress.

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Earth’s core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests

January 6th, 2024 by

Earth’s core isn’t exactly aligned with its mantle, which results in a cyclical wobble, new research finds.

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Mexico’s 1st moon mission will send 5 tiny robots aloft on Peregrine lunar lander Jan. 8

January 6th, 2024 by

Mexico’s first moon mission launches early on Monday (Jan. 8) as Astrobiotic’s Peregine lander carries five tiny robots to the lunar surface.

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ULA’s 1st Vulcan Centaur rocket is ready to fly. Will it live long and prosper?

January 6th, 2024 by

United Launch Alliance’s new, long-awaited Vulcan Centaur rocket is all set to lift off for the first time ever. But will the vehicle establish itself in a competitive launch market?

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10 rookie mistakes first-time eclipse-chasers make (and how to avoid them)

January 6th, 2024 by

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a rare chance for North Americans to experience a total solar eclipse. Don’t get it wrong.

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What time is ULA’s 1st Vulcan rocket launch with Astrobotic’s private moon lander on Jan. 8?

January 6th, 2024 by

The United Launch Alliance is ready to launch its first-ever Vulcan rocket but if you’re hoping to watch the historic liftoff, you’ll need to know when and how.

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‘For All Mankind’ season 4 episode 9 review: The race for Goldilocks is well and truly on

January 6th, 2024 by

As the wannabe asteroid thieves put their plans in motion, NASA and Roscosmos refuse to let Goldilocks go without a fight.

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Vulcan Centaur rocket is ‘go’ for historic Jan. 8 launch of private Peregrine moon lander

January 6th, 2024 by

ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket has been cleared to launch for the first time on Jan. 8, a mission that will send the private Peregrine lander toward the moon.

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