Monday, May 22, 2023

SpaceX launches Ax-2 private astronaut mission to ISS

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May 22, 2023
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The Launchpad
SpaceX launches Ax-2 private astronaut mission to ISS
(SpaceX)
Ax-2 is carrying a Saudi Arabian woman to space for the first time ever.
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Private Ax-2 astronauts thrilled by zero gravity (video)
(SpaceX)
"To the people around the world, I would like you to dream big, believe in yourselves and believe in humanity!"
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Watch giant sunspot erupt as it turns to face Earth (video)
(NASA/SDO)
The volatile sunspot is not alone.
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Space quiz! The Ax-2 mission marks how many human spaceflights for SpaceX?
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Space Deal of the Day
Telescope deals 2023: Best discounts on the market
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We've scoped out the best telescope deals available right now featuring top models from reputable retailers.
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Skywatching
Watch the moon, Venus and Mars dance together this week
(Starry Night Software)
The trio will form a series of interesting configurations.
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Spaceflight
SpaceX launch of Ax-2 crew put the 600th person in orbit
(SpaceX)
The 600th person to enter Earth orbit is now on the International Space Station.
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Science & Astronomy
NASA spots El Niño precursor from space
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
NASA has identified early signs of El Niño from space, after one of its satellites spotted warm water in the Pacific Ocean.
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SpaceX
Watch SpaceX blast new Starship launch pad plate
(SpaceX via Twitter)
'One hell of a plasma beam!' Elon Musk said of the water-cooled steel plate test.
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Technology
Blue Origin will build NASA's new moon lander
(Blue Origin/NASA)
It's the second Artemis crew lander after SpaceX's Starship, which was selected in 2021.
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Entertainment
Build-A-Bear creates fluffy 'zero-g indicator' for Ax-2
(collectSPACE.com)
You can order your own Axiom Space Bear from Build-A-Bear or Axiom Space now.
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