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Archive for April 27th, 2024

Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows

April 27th, 2024 by

As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear weapons in space

April 27th, 2024 by

Russia’s ambassador to the U.N. vetoed a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan that called upon all nations to never deploy nuclear weapons in outer space.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?

April 27th, 2024 by

On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing’s Starliner commercial spacecraft.

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Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

April 27th, 2024 by

Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.

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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will not fly private missions yet, officials say

April 27th, 2024 by

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is about to make its first launch May 6 with NASA astronauts on board. Unlike SpaceX, however, Boeing has not yet announced any private missions.

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SpaceX launching Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission today

April 27th, 2024 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a European satellite-navigation mission today (April 27). It will be the record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.

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Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video)

April 27th, 2024 by

These supernova remnants are moving at extraordinary speeds only visible to us in long-term timelapses.

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US Space Force picks Rocket Lab for 2025 Victus Haze space domain awareness mission

April 27th, 2024 by

A recent $32 million contract between the U.S. Space Force and Rocket Lab will lead to the creation of a spacecraft to enhance national security supporting space domain awareness.

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