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Supermassive black holes eat more quickly than expected, 3D simulations suggest

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 21:11

Supermassive black holes are even more fearsome eaters than scientists suspected, thanks to a “delivery system” that could help them feed over months rather than hundreds of years.

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After 1 year in space, what’s next for an astronaut? ‘Peace and quiet’ on Earth, Frank Rubio says (video)

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 19:11

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio spoke from the International Space Station on Sept. 19 just ahead of his record-breaking year in space mission date on Sept. 21. The Hispanic American told Space.com why role models are important to him.

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DARPA wants new ideas for space weapons

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 17:11

The U.S. Department of Defense wants fresh ideas on how to maintain military superiority in space.

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft changed how we think about asteroids. Here’s how.

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 17:11

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission taught astronomers how little they know about space rocks. They might be only a few hundreds of feet wide, but their geology appears surprisingly complex.

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Japan’s SLIM moon lander completes 1st critical phase in Earth orbit

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 17:11

Japan’s SLIM moon lander has passed a first critical operation period in Earth orbit, meaning its solar panels, communications, propulsion and other systems are working well.

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OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe makes final maneuver before Sept. 24 sample delivery

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 04:11

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe performed one last trajectory-correcting maneuver on Sunday (Sept. 17) to set up the Sept. 24 arrival of its asteroid sample here on Earth.

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NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover reaches perilous ridge on Red Planet after 3 failed attempts

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 04:11

This spot on Mars has preserved information about ancient landslides and evidence of Red Planet water.

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Stoke Space gets closer to 100% reusable rocket with successful ‘Hopper’ test flight (video)

Submit on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 03:11

Stoke Space successfully tested its Hopper vehicle, showcasing innovative designs for its second stage rocket while aiming for full rocket reusability.

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