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Space scientists and astronauts launch to other platforms amid Twitter turmoil

Submit on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 18:11

Several prominent astronomers, scientists and at least one astronaut have announced their exit from Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover. Will more follow?

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Hybrid solar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the rare and strange phenomenon

Submit on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 18:11

A rare solar eclipse called a hybrid solar eclipse will occur on April 20, 2023. We explore what creates these strange eclipses and how you can see one for yourself.

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Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft sees the moon for 1st time in stunning video

Submit on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 01:11

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has spotted the destination of its Artemis 1 test flight the moon and captured a stunning video to mark the moment.

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‘The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic’ unveils the magic of Lucasfilm’s book crossover event (exclusive)

Submit on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 23:11

Abrams Books has released an epic new hardback volume, “The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic” by Kristin Baver that dives into the Jedi’s Golden Age.

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SpaceX to launch Japanese moon lander, UAE rover on Nov. 28

Submit on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 22:11

Tokyo-based ispace aims to pull off the first-ever soft landing on the moon by a private company — and its Hakuto-R lander will deploy a UAE rover, if all goes to plan.

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SpaceX’s next cargo launch to space station delayed to Tuesday

Submit on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 21:11

SpaceX’s next cargo launch to the International Space Station (ISS) has been pushed back a day, to Tuesday (Nov. 22).

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LightSail 2 spacecraft ends its solar-sailing mission in a blaze of glory

Submit on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 18:11

LightSail 2’s 3.5-year mission came to an end on Nov. 17 when the sunshine-riding craft burned up upon reentry to Earth’s atmosphere.

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Virgin Orbit ready for historic UK launch after spaceport secures license

Submit on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 18:11

A U.K. spaceport that will host the first-ever Virgin Orbit launch from non-American soil has received a license from the U.K. national regulator.

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