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Archive for February, 2025

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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What was the mysterious space signal scientists discovered in 2024? Here are some possibilities

February 11th, 2025 by me

Scientists found a new kind of cosmic signal in 2024, and still aren’t quite sure what’s causing it.

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Risks with current Artemis 3 moon landing plan ‘may be too high,’ NASA safety group says

February 11th, 2025 by me

An annual safety report to NASA has both praise and also underscores a number of cautionary woes, including the space agency’s Artemis undertaking to return astronauts to the moon.

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Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander leaves Earth orbit to head for the moon

February 11th, 2025 by me

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is now headed for the moon after firing its engines to send it out of Earth orbit.

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