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Archive for September, 2024

Earth will capture ‘second moon’ this weekend

September 26th, 2024 by

Earth will get a “new moon” this weekend when, on Sunday (Sept. 29), it captures the asteroid 2024 PT5, claiming it as a very temporary “mini-moon.”

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Radar images capture snowman-shaped object tumbling past Earth

September 26th, 2024 by

Radar images have captured snowman-shaped 2024 ON asteroid tumbling through space.

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Japan launching spy satellite on penultimate mission of H-2A rocket early Sept. 26

September 26th, 2024 by

Japan is set to launch the IGS-Radar 8 spy satellite early Thursday morning (Sept. 26), on the second-to-last mission of the nation’s venerable H-2A rocket.

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Weird striped rock ‘unlike any seen on Mars’ found by Perseverance rover. Here’s why NASA’s excited

September 26th, 2024 by

While climbing a crater rim, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover spotted a curious striped rock that may have rolled from farther uphill, hinting at treasures the robotic explorer has yet to find.

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Canon PowerShot Zoom digital monocular review

September 26th, 2024 by

The Canon PowerShot Zoom digital monocular can take 12MP stills and can record HD video. But can it match the quality and convenience of a traditional monocular? Let’s find out.

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk calls on FAA chief to resign

September 26th, 2024 by

SpaceX continues to engage the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a heated and very public debate over launch licensing and alleged violations.

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Blue Origin fires up 2nd stage of huge New Glenn rocket ahead of debut launch (video)

September 26th, 2024 by

Blue Origin carried out a hotfire test for its New Glenn rocket second stage on Monday (Sept. 23) as the company moves toward the huge vehicle’s debut flight.

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Hurricane Helene could yield major flooding, tornadoes and ‘devastating’ winds, experts warn

September 26th, 2024 by

Tropical Storm Helene reached hurricane status on Wednesday (Sept. 25), and scientists warn that its damage could be life-threatening.

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