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Archive for June, 2024

Could we launch resources from the moon with electromagnetic railguns?

June 24th, 2024 by

Electromagnetic launches of material from the lunar surface can be more efficient than conventional rocket launches that rely on chemical fuels sent from Earth. But are they feasible?

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Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.

June 24th, 2024 by

All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing’s Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.

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Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over?

June 23rd, 2024 by

Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.

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New ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ gameplay trailer dives into the galactic underworld (video)

June 23rd, 2024 by

Star Wars Outlaws, the first true open-world Star Wars video game, is now right around the corner, and the new gameplay showcase is everything we were hoping for.

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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ warps into Season 2 with new Netflix trailer (video)

June 23rd, 2024 by

Watch Netflix’s bold new trailer for the upcoming second season of “Star Trek: Prodigy.”

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How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever

June 23rd, 2024 by

GOES-U will complete NOAA’s GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.

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Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing ‘Bright Angel’ rock formation (photo)

June 23rd, 2024 by

NASA’s Perseverance rover has begun studying an intriguingly light-colored patch of rock that mission team members call “Bright Angel.”

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 116 —Spreading the Good Word

June 22nd, 2024 by

On Episode 116 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with the team behind the Space and Things podcast.

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