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Archive for August 19th, 2025

Wheelie smart? Take our Mars rover quiz to prove it!

August 19th, 2025 by me

This quiz is dedicated to the mechanical marvels that have rolled across the surfaces of alien worlds: the iconic space rovers!

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A rare Black Moon rises with the sun on Aug. 23: Here’s what to expect

August 19th, 2025 by me

A Black Moon rises Aug. 23, though you won’t see it. Its timing makes it a rare lunar event.

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“I find your abundance of faith… encouraging.” Watch this new trailer for ‘Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ (video)

August 19th, 2025 by me

You want a piece of this? You won’t have to wait long for as this Disney+ animated sequel strikes back on Sept. 19.

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Fly through the eye of Hurricane Erin and see the powerful storm from space (video)

August 19th, 2025 by me

Take a flight with us to see Hurricane Erin through the eyes of NOAA satellites and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters.

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Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025

August 19th, 2025 by me

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for their planned 2026 moon launch by photographing an inflatable version of Earth’s nearest neighbor.

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‘Devil Comet’ contains ‘strongest evidence yet’ that comets delivered water to Earth

August 19th, 2025 by me

While observing the Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with ALMA and NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility, researchers determined that the comet’s water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth.

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SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10

August 19th, 2025 by me

The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX’s Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.

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1st Portuguese spaceport could soon emerge as nation grants license for launch center in the Azores (photos)

August 19th, 2025 by me

Portugal’s space ambitions grow as Atlantic Spaceport Consortium secures approval to operate the nation’s first launch center in the mid-Atlantic

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