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China unveils Shenzhou 17 astronauts launching to Tiangong space station tonight (video)

Submit on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 00:11

China has revealed its latest crew of astronauts set for a six-month-long mission to the Tiangong space station today.

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China continues remote-sensing buildup with new launch of Yaogan satellites (video)

Submit on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 00:11

A Long March 2D rocket launched into the night sky above the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China on Oct. 23, carrying three more Yaogan 39 satellites to orbit.

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SpaceX to launch final piece of NASA’s 1st two-way laser communications relay

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 23:11

NASA’s ILLUMA-T demonstration terminal is set to launch to the International Space Station to complete the space agency’s first two-way laser communication relay system.

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Thanks to a layer of molten rock, Mars’ core appears bigger than it is

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 22:11

Scientists have wondered why Mars’ core can be so big and light at the same time. Two new studies might have an explanation.

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SpaceX counters FAA claims that its reentering Starlink satellites could hurt or kill people

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 22:11

SpaceX has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to correct a report warning that components from reentering Starlink constellation satellites could injure or even kill people on the ground.

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SpaceX fuels up Starship in key test ahead of 2nd-ever flight (video, photos)

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 21:11

SpaceX loaded its latest Starship prototype with supercold propellant on Tuesday (Oct. 24), notching a key milestone ahead of the vehicle’s upcoming test flight.

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NASA’s Artemis moon astronauts will ride to the launch pad in these sleek electric cars (photos)

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 20:11

NASA and electric car maker Canoo revealed the interior of the vehicle that will ferry Artemis moon astronauts to the launch pad.

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Cosmonauts will hunt for source of ISS leak during a spacewalk today. Watch it live

Submit on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 19:11

Two Russian cosmonauts will go outside the International Space Station today (Oct. 25) to investigate the source of a coolant leak that sprang up on Oct. 9. You can watch the webcast live.

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