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Somehow, Star Wars has returned to Fortnite for May the 4th (video)

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 19:11

Star Wars and Fortnite’s relationship has been fruitful over the years, but 2024’s offerings could be the best yet. This is where the fun begins!

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16 best places to see the annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse 2024

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 19:11

Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching 2 satellites on record-tying 20th flight today

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 19:11

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch two Maxar Earth-observation satellites today (May 2). It will be the record-tying 20th mission for this rocket’s first stage.

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Here’s what to expect during Boeing Starliner’s 1st astronaut test flight on May 6

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 17:11

Boeing Starliner will launch its 1st mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on May 6. Here are the milestones to watch for, from launch to docking to landing.

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Watch SpaceX’s Crew-8 astronauts move their Dragon at the ISS May 2 to make way for Boeing’s Starliner

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 05:11

The four astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission will move their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2), and you can watch it live.

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‘It almost feels unreal’: NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 03:11

Two experienced NASA astronauts will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bring test pilot and spaceflight experience to bear.

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James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 02:11

The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

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NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during ‘solar maximum’

Submit on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 02:11

As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.

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