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Archive for September, 2025

15 years on, real-time strategy games are still chasing the high of ‘StarCraft 2’

September 3rd, 2025 by me

Real-time strategy games haven’t bested Blizzard’s three-part sequel yet, and we believe only a third entry in the iconic sci-fi series could top it.

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on heels of California liftoff (video)

September 3rd, 2025 by me

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Wednesday morning, Sep. 3, carrying 28 Starlink wireless internet satellites to join the company’s growing megaconstellation.

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Perseid meteors shine with the Milky Way over an ancient Egyptian temple in breathtaking photo

September 3rd, 2025 by me

The image was captured on Aug. 12 as the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak.

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India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos)

September 3rd, 2025 by me

India successfully tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew module ahead of its planned first-ever astronaut launch in 2027.

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When is the next ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse visible from North America?

September 3rd, 2025 by me

The total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7, 2025, won’t be visible from North America, but it’s only a 177-day wait until another ‘blood moon.’

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Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025

September 3rd, 2025 by me

The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA’s Perseverance rover’s journey to explore the landscape of Mars.

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Which is the best home planetarium? We pit three of our favorites against one other

September 3rd, 2025 by me

We have tested many home planetariums over the years (sometimes called star projectors) but which are the most realistic, scientifically accurate? These three models offer the best of the best.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Mars 1 month from now — and Europe’s Red Planet orbiters will be ready

September 3rd, 2025 by me

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will zoom past Mars in October 2025, and ESA’s Mars orbiters will attempt to image and analyze the object during the encounter.

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