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Archive for February, 2024

This astronaut took 5 spacewalks. Now, he’s helping make spacesuits for future ISS crews (exclusive)

February 15th, 2024 by

Retired NASA astronaut John “Danny” Olivas says he wants to give back in what he thinks is his final career move: developing spacesuits with Collins Aerospace for ISS and moon missions.

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Fire but no brimstone: Where is the universe’s missing sulfur?

February 14th, 2024 by

Astronomers may finally know why some death shrouds created by the deaths of sun-like stars lack the element sulfur.

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Best solar viewing kit 2024: Observe the April 8 solar eclipse

February 14th, 2024 by

Ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, we’ve rounded up the best solar viewing equipment including solar glasses, telescopes, binoculars and filters.

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SpaceX launching 22 Starlink satellites from California tonight

February 14th, 2024 by

SpaceX plans to launch 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites tonight (Feb. 14), on what could be a very busy day in spaceflight.

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The moon and Jupiter go on a Valentine’s Day date in the night sky tonight

February 14th, 2024 by

The moon and Jupiter have a hot date for Valentine’s Day tonight, appearing close together in the night sky for most of the evening.

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SpaceX deorbiting 100 older Starlink satellites to ‘keep space safe and sustainable’

February 14th, 2024 by

SpaceX announced it will deorbit 100 of its first-generation Starlink satellites in order to lower the number of spacecraft that might fail and become non-maneuverable.

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SpaceX launching secret national security mission for US Space Force today

February 14th, 2024 by

SpaceX plans to launch the mysterious USSF-124 mission for the U.S. Space Force today (Feb. 14), and you’ll be able to watch it live.

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SpaceX delays launch of private Intuitive Machines moon lander due to methane fuel issue

February 14th, 2024 by

SpaceX postponed the launch of a private moon lander built by Intuitive Machines late Tuesday (Feb. 13) due to a fuel temperature issue on the spacecraft.

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