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Archive for November, 2024

Powerful new Vulcan Centaur rocket gearing up for 1st Space Force mission

November 27th, 2024 by

The new Vulcan Centaur rocket’s first launch for the U.S. Space Force will come at an exciting time for the spaceflight industry.

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Hot Black Friday camera deal: Save $800 on the best DSLR for astrophotography

November 27th, 2024 by

Huge $800 off this Black Friday: Nikon D850, the best DSLR on the market and our pick as the best DSLR for astrophotography now almost 27% cheaper in this camera deal.

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How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)

November 27th, 2024 by

China’s human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.

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Save over 20% on this Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set

November 27th, 2024 by

Recreate Darth Vader’s iconic Star Wars entrance with this awesome Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set, complete with force-choking action, now 20% cheaper for Black Friday.

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Watch Jude Law describe his reverence for ‘Star Wars’ in new ‘Skeleton Crew’ featurette (video)

November 27th, 2024 by

A new “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” teaser and featurette were just released by Disney+’

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International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 days

November 27th, 2024 by

A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.

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Magnetic tornadoes on Jupiter are spawning Earth-size storms

November 27th, 2024 by

Magnetic vortices twisting down from Jupiter’s ionosphere into its deep atmosphere cause giant, ultraviolet-absorbing polar anticyclones, each the size of our Earth.

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‘Knights of the Old Republic II’ at 20: The key to Star Wars’ future is found in its past

November 27th, 2024 by

We revisit the Star Wars RPG sequel that subverted the expectations of fans and gained a cult following, despite a troubled development.

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