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NASA still mum about SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut’s medical issue

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 06:11

NASA is not yet providing details about what caused a SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut to be hospitalized late last month, citing medical privacy concerns.

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4 years after the giant Arecibo Observatory collapsed, we finally know what happened

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 06:11

The Arecibo Observatory collapsed in 2020, and a new report suggests a zinc decay was to blame for its death.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 05:11

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

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An asteroid hit Earth just hours after being detected. It was the 3rd ‘imminent impactor’ of 2024

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 04:11

A small asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before impact monitoring systems had registered its trajectory.

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New ‘Star Wars’ trilogy set at Lucasfilm with ‘Rebels’ writer and producer Simon Kinberg

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 04:11

On top of the previously announced standalone big-screen projects, a new trilogy of Star Wars movies is now in active development at Lucasfilm.

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China planning to build its own version of SpaceX’s Starship

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 03:11

China aims to develop its own reusable megarocket over the coming decade, and it will look a lot like SpaceX’s Starship vehicle.

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SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 02:11

SpaceX’s Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station’s ultimate doom.

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Axiom Space looks to India and Europe for rockets to help build its private space station

Submit on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 01:11

Axiom Space of Houston is considering using launch vehicles from India and Europe to help build its commercial space station mission in low-Earth orbit.

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