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Archive for February 11th, 2025

There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

February 11th, 2025 by me

2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

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Huge solar storm in May 2024 spawned 2 new radiation belts around Earth

February 11th, 2025 by me

The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed to geostationary orbit and beyond.

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Hurtigruten Cruises: The trip of a lifetime for astronomy lovers

February 11th, 2025 by me

Save up to 25% on Hurtigruten’s astronomy cruises and experience the wonder of the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coast.

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Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump’s push to end DEI efforts

February 11th, 2025 by me

Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier 3 times on final test flight (video, photos)

February 11th, 2025 by me

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 pathfinder vehicle went out in style on Monday (Feb. 10), breaking the sound barrier three times on its 13th and final test flight.

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Save a massive 63% on a year of Peacock TV now $29.99

February 11th, 2025 by me

Save $50 on a huge selection of fantastic documentaries, movies, and entertainment at Peacock.

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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?

February 11th, 2025 by me

Scientists simulated what would happen if a medium-size asteroid were to strike Earth. One of those space rocks, asteroid Bennu, has a 1-in-2,700 chance of hitting Earth in the year 2182.

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (photos)

February 11th, 2025 by me

A new batch of SpaceX Starlink satellites are now in orbit after a successful launch from California on Monday (Feb. 10).

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