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The Chandra X-ray spacecraft may soon go dark, threatening a great deal of astronomy

March 25th, 2024 by

NASA’s recent budget request doesn’t offer hope for a leading X-ray astronomy spacecraft. Scientists are pretty worried.

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Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen?

March 24th, 2024 by

Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars’ seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice.

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Astronauts’ mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test

March 24th, 2024 by

A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.

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‘Spaceman’ director Johan Renck on making a romantic sci-fi fable (exclusive)

March 24th, 2024 by

An exclusive interview with “Spaceman” director Johan Renck discussing telepathic alien spiders and hanging Adam Sandler on wires.

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Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8

March 24th, 2024 by

How and why the full ‘Worm Moon’ aligns for March 25’s lunar eclipse and April 8’s total solar eclipse.

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How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse

March 24th, 2024 by

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Here’s how to stay safe and protect your eyes during the event.

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Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse

March 23rd, 2024 by

The April 8 total solar eclipse may coincide with the sun’s explosive peak, meaning it might be possible to spot “giant eruptives,” coronal mass ejections and solar flares during totality. Here’s what to look for.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 103 — Starship’s Orbital Feat

March 23rd, 2024 by

On Episode 103 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Space.com’s Mike Wall about last week’s third test flight of SpaceX’s Starship.

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