Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Spectacular SpaceX video shows Earth as beautiful blue marble

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March 22, 2023
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The Launchpad
Spectacular SpaceX video shows Earth as blue marble
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Seeing Earth from space is amazing and this SpaceX video from a Falcon 9 rocket launch last week is no exception.
This stunning view was captured during SpaceX's St. Patrick's Day launch of two SES satellites that successfully reached orbit. Check it out!
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Artemis 2 moon rocket comes together for 2024 launch
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NASA just reached a big milestone in moon rocket assembly.
The agency's crewed Artemis 2 mission, which will launch to the moon as soon as 2024, will use a Space Launch System rocket core stage that is nearly ready. Here's the latest.
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Meade telescopes and binocular deals: Discounts & more
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We've rounded up all the best Meade telescope deals on the market right now and listed them in this handy guide. Scoping out the best Meade telescope and binoculars deals can be a little tricky so we've included something to cover every level of astronomer and every budget.
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Skywatching
Watch Jupiter meet the moon and Mercury this week
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Jupiter has put on an admirable show this month of March, in spite of the fact that it is now rapidly relinquishing its many months of dominance in the evening sky. It teamed with Venus at the start of the month, making for a stunning sight in the western evening twilight. But the giant of the solar system still has two more appointments on its docket to keep during the time frame running from March 22 to 27.
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Watch likely Chinese rocket burn up over Texas (video)
(Kylie McMillan)
The reentry of the Chinese Long March 2D rocket's second stage was first reported(opens in new tab) by U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) News on March 9. According to USNI News, the four-ton rocket section entered the atmosphere above the southwestern corner of Texas at a speed of 17,000 mph (27,400 kph)!
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Spaceflight
Private Japanese moon lander reaches lunar orbit
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A private Japanese lander has made it to the moon.

The Hakuto-R spacecraft entered lunar orbit late Monday, notching a huge milestone for the Japanese company ispace, which has big plans in Earth-moon space.
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Science & Astronomy
World must act now to defuse 'climate time bomb'
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The final Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report from the United Nations warns that drastic action must be taken immediately, but staving off disaster is within humanity's grasp. Here's what to know.
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Technology
Best space-themed 3D prints: Recreate iconic spacecraft!
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If you've picked up a 3D printer, why not put it through its paces with some free space-themed prints? Sure, you may not be able to personally print your own rocket - yet - but you can liven up your home or workspace with some reminders of humanity's journey into space.
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Star Wars
'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' trailer's epic lightsaber combat
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Positive reverberations in the Force are mounting as the official launch date for "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" looms ever closer to its spring arrival for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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