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Archive for May 31st, 2024

1st annual space piracy conference will examine threats of orbital crime and smuggling

May 31st, 2024 by

The First Annual Space Piracy Conference aims to explore the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.

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Powerful new NOAA weather satellite set for June launch atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy

May 31st, 2024 by

NOAA is set to launch an advanced new weather satellite on June 25 when its GOES-U spacecraft launches atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Watch Rocket Lab launch shoebox-sized NASA climate satellite tonight

May 31st, 2024 by

Rocket Lab will launch the second of two cubesats for NASA’s PREFIRE climate change mission tonight (May 31), and you can watch the action live.

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The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan’s SLIM moon lander

May 31st, 2024 by

Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission failed to respond to a signal sent Monday — but all hope is not lost.

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NASA’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic jet passes key safety review ahead of 1st test flight

May 31st, 2024 by

NASA’s new X-59 supersonic jet has successfully completed its Flight Readiness Review, marking a pivotal step towards its first flight.

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Massive, magnetic stars beyond the Milky Way detected for the 1st time

May 31st, 2024 by

Astronomers have detected giant, magnetic stars outside the Milky Way for the first time. These infant stars in the Magellanic Clouds could reveal details of early stellar evolution.

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Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular review

May 31st, 2024 by

There is an instant feel of quality in this rugged and easy-to-use Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular.

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China’s Chang’e 6 probe to land on far side of the moon this weekend to return lunar samples to Earth

May 31st, 2024 by

China’s Chang’e 6 moon mission is studying landing sites on the lunar far side for accessibility ahead of a planned touchdown attempt this weekend.

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