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Archive for March, 2024

FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Starship’s 3rd test flight

March 16th, 2024 by

The FAA will oversee a SpaceX-led investigation into what happened on the third test flight of the company’s Starship megarocket, which occurred March 14.

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)

March 16th, 2024 by

Artemis 2 moon astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch watched a dramatic engine fire in Mississippi on March 6. The test will prepare NASA for future lunar landings.

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Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way’s central engine (image)

March 16th, 2024 by

A new map spanning 500 light-years reveals the interaction between magnetic fields and dust in the Milky Way that will become the building blocks of stars.

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Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth’s magnetic field

March 16th, 2024 by

The growing number of satellites burning in Earth’s atmosphere has concerned scientists for years. A new paper explores how the emerging shell of “conductive dust” may affect Earth’s protective magnetic field.

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NASA celebrates SpaceX Starship’s 3rd test flight, but more work needed ahead of Artemis moon missions

March 16th, 2024 by

SpaceX’s Starship reached space and achieved orbital velocity during its March 14 test flight, but more work is needed before it can land NASA Artemis astronauts on the moon.

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Watch Jennifer Lopez pilot a space mech in 1st teaser for Netflix sci-fi film ‘Atlas’ (video)

March 15th, 2024 by

Netflix released a first teaser trailer for its new action sci-fi feature starring Jennifer Lopez, “Atlas.”

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NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program

March 15th, 2024 by

As NASA tests a new generation of lunar rocket engines, the agency said it will need more power and storage to help astronauts work on the moon in the coming decade.

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April 8’s solar eclipse will make baseball history. Here’s how

March 15th, 2024 by

The total solar eclipse on April 8 stretches from Mexico across 15 U.S. states and into southeastern Canada, hitting two cities that will host Major League Baseball games that day.

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