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Archive for September, 2024

An annular solar eclipse will put a ‘ring of fire’ above one of the most isolated spots on Earth: Easter Island

September 7th, 2024 by

Thousands of skywatchers will gather for a view of the ringed sun from perhaps one of the most isolated and remote spots on the face of the Earth: the legendary and mystical Easter Island.

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Netflix’s ‘Apollo 13: Survival’ is a superb examination of NASA’s finest hour (review)

September 7th, 2024 by

A review of the new Netflix documentary, “Apollo 13: Survival” now streaming.

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‘We’re confident in it’: Boeing Starliner’s parachute team readies for Crew Flight Test landing without astronauts on Sept. 7

September 6th, 2024 by

Boeing Starliner’s parachutes will be tested once more during an uncrewed test on Sept. 7. It was originally supposed to host astronauts, but NASA changed the plan mid-mission.

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Happy Star Trek Day: Paramount serves up free sample of TV shows to celebrate

September 6th, 2024 by

A guide to Paramount’s free Star Trek Day programming and special campaigns.

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China’s mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 268 days in orbit

September 6th, 2024 by

China’s reusable space plane has landed after spending over 8 months in orbit on a largely secret mission.

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China to test lunar-soil bricks in space to pave the way for its planned moon base

September 6th, 2024 by

The experiment aboard China’s Tiangong space station will expose bricks made of moon-soil simulant to space’s harsh conditions, helping shape the future of lunar infrastructure.

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NASA’s solar sail spacecraft is visible in the night sky. Here’s how to see it

September 6th, 2024 by

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can be seen with the naked eye as it orbits Earth, and can be tracked with a helpful app.

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BepiColombo probe captures stunning Mercury images in closest flyby yet

September 6th, 2024 by

BepiColombo made a close flyby of Mercury on Sept. 4, getting just 103 miles (165 kilometers) above the planet.

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