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Archive for May 2nd, 2024

AI discovers over 27,000 overlooked asteroids in old telescope images

May 2nd, 2024 by

A new AI software has helped identify more than 27,000 asteroids in our solar system that had been overlooked in telescope images.

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Somehow, Star Wars has returned to Fortnite for May the 4th (video)

May 2nd, 2024 by

Star Wars and Fortnite’s relationship has been fruitful over the years, but 2024’s offerings could be the best yet. This is where the fun begins!

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16 best places to see the annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse 2024

May 2nd, 2024 by

Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching 2 satellites on record-tying 20th flight today

May 2nd, 2024 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch two Maxar Earth-observation satellites today (May 2). It will be the record-tying 20th mission for this rocket’s first stage.

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Here’s what to expect during Boeing Starliner’s 1st astronaut test flight on May 6

May 2nd, 2024 by

Boeing Starliner will launch its 1st mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on May 6. Here are the milestones to watch for, from launch to docking to landing.

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Watch SpaceX’s Crew-8 astronauts move their Dragon at the ISS May 2 to make way for Boeing’s Starliner

May 2nd, 2024 by

The four astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission will move their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2), and you can watch it live.

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‘It almost feels unreal’: NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

May 2nd, 2024 by

Two experienced NASA astronauts will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bring test pilot and spaceflight experience to bear.

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James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

May 2nd, 2024 by

The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

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