Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Russia is jamming GPS satellite signals in Ukraine

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April 12, 2022
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James Webb Space Telescope can observe 100 galaxies at once
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Jammers from Russian forces besieging the country are targeting global positioning system (GPS) satellites that are used for navigation, mapping and other purposes, the report said, quoting the U.S. Space Force.
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Former astronaut Scott Kelly launches 1st NFT, with sales supporting Ukraine
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Perseverance Mars rover, Ingenuity helicopter seen from space
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Is it time to send another message to intelligent aliens? Some scientists think so.
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Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?
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'Star Trek: Picard' Season 2 episode 6 will polarize fans
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