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Chinese launch next week will set stage for another big space-junk crash

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 17:11

The Long March 5B rocket expected to launch China’s Mengtian module on Oct. 31 will likely fall back to Earth uncontrolled a week or so later.

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New Earth-monitoring weather satellite prepares for launch

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 17:11

The JPSS-2 satellite will seek to better understand the “butterfly effect” of how atmospheric conditions in one part of the world can cause a hurricane in another part.

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SpaceX fires up huge Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of Nov. 1 launch

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 10:11

SpaceX lit the engines of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket on Thursday (Oct. 27), paving the way for a liftoff early next week.

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NASA’s ailing Mars lander feels shockwaves from ice-blasting meteoroid impact

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 04:11

Christmas came one day early for a robotic geologist stationed on the Red Planet.

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The 1st ever Election Day Blood Moon lunar eclipse is coming on Nov. 8

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 03:11

Early on Election Day morning, early risers will have an opportunity to observe the November Beaver Moon undergo a total eclipse.

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‘Andor’ continues to be bold and beautiful with episode 7, ‘Announcement’

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 02:11

‘Andor’ episode 7, ‘Announcement,’ delves into the aftermath of last week’s daring raid on the Aldhani Imperial base.

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The sun’s sinister ‘smile’ has Earth on solar storm watch this Halloween weekend

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 01:11

The ‘smiling’ sun could unleash a trio of fast solar wind streams toward Earth which could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm.

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UK Lego deal: save up to £60 with promo code at John Lewis

Submit on Friday, October 28th, 2022 00:11

Use promo code “LEGOOFFER” at checkout to receive up to £60 off and there’s free standard delivery when you spend over £50.

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