Tuesday, December 13, 2022

US Air Force launches 1st operational hypersonic missile

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December 13, 2022
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Artemis 1: Return to the Moon
Relive NASA's Artemis 1 mission in this highlight video
(NASA)
Ride to space and back again in the footage, which showcases views of Earth, the moon and NASA's new Space Launch System rocket.
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The Launchpad
US Air Force launches 1st operational hypersonic missile
(USAF)
The exact speed of the AGM-183A isn't known, although some have alleged it might reach Mach 20.
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NASA's retired flying telescope heads to museum
(NASA)
It's not off to the scrapyard quite yet for the historic aircraft that carried NASA's flying telescope.
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Space quiz! On Sept. 29, NASA and the German Space Agency (DLR) retired their modified Boeing 747SP that lofted a 106-inch (2.7-meter) reflective telescope on overnight flights. What is the name of NASA's now-retired flying telescope?
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Space Deal of the Day
Save $61.95 on Celestron 70AZ telescope this holiday
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If you're looking to bag a bargain this holiday season, then saving over $60 on this Celestron 70AZ telescope kit could be right for you.
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    Skywatching
    The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight
    (Starry Night Software)
    This is largely considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, but tonight's viewing conditions will be tricky.
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    Amateur astronomers asked to spot Christmas asteroid
    (ESA - C. Carreau)
    On Thursday (Dec. 15) an asteroid will make a close approach to Earth, and amateur astronomers have been challenged to catch a glimpse of what the European Space Agency (ESA) is calling the "Christmas asteroid."
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    Science & Astronomy
    Perseverance rover records 1st audio of Mars dust devil
    (NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI)
    Perseverance has captured the sound of dust grains impacting the NASA rover, and the recording could be key to understanding how dust is transported around Mars.
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    Supernova algorithm classifies 1,000 dying stars
    (ZTF/Caltech)
    Astronomers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have used a machine algorithm to classify 1,000 supernovas caused by exploding dying stars without error.
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    Spaceflight
    Arianespace targets triple satellite launch today
    (ESA/CNES/Arianespace)
    An Arianespace rocket will send three satellites to orbit today (Dec. 13), and you can watch the whole thing live for free.
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    Star Trek
    'Star Trek: Nemesis' marked end of an era 20 years ago
    (Paramount Pictures)
    Overshadowed by competition and often unloved by fans, "Star Trek: Nemesis" celebrates its 20th birthday today.
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