Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Relativity Space launches world's 1st 3D-printed rocket today

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The Launchpad
Orion spacecraft aced 1st mission despite heat shield issue
(NASA)
Orion lost more material from its heat shield during reentry than predicted.
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Relativity Space launches 1st 3D-printed rocket today
(Relativity Space/Trevor Mahlmann)
Liftoff of the Terran 1 rocket is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday (March 8).
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Space Deal of the Day
Best telescopes for kids 2023: Astronomy for all the family
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If you're looking for the best telescopes for kids, you're in luck as we've got a selection of them in this handy guide.
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Skywatching
Full moon worms its way into stunning photos
(Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Worm Moon marks the last full moon of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Science & Astronomy
JWST spots galaxy from early universe rich in young stars
(ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), Rizzo et al.)
New images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed that a well-known early galaxy has an overshadowed companion that is abundant with star formation.
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What's ahead in returning samples from Mars?
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
The Mars Sample Return mission is an ambitious endeavor that could see Martian geological specimens returned to Earth to search for signs of life on the Red Planet.
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SpaceX
Russians will fly on SpaceX's Crew-7, Crew-8 missions
(NASA)
NASA plans to fly at least two more Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX spacecraft.
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Spaceflight
UAE's 1st long-duration astronaut sets sights on moon
(NASA)
Sultan Al Neyadi blasted off March 2 as part of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission, and says his International Space Station mission will get the UAE ready for the moon and Mars.
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China builds huge propellant tank for massive future rocket
(CALT)
The development marks a breakthrough for building the Long March 9 rocket.
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Star Wars
The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2 review
(Disney+)
The second chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 wastes no time and moves the main plot forward without losing sight of the show's signature episodic format.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Japan's new H3 rocket fails on 1st test flight

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The Launchpad
Japan's new H3 rocket fails on 1st test flight
(JAXA via YouTube)
The second stage on JAXA's expendable H3 rocket failed to ignite.
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Don't miss March's Full Worm Moon in the sky tonight
(Starry Night Software)
March's full moon reaches its peak in the early hours on Tuesday (March 7).
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Get $100 off the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon
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Skywatching
Watch the Full Worm Moon rise in free webcast on March 7
(Getty Images)
The Virtual Telescope project will show the Full Worm Moon shining over Rome on Tuesday (March 7) at 1:30 p.m. EST (1830 GMT).
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Science & Astronomy
X-rays reveal how supernova became a particle accelerator
(IXPE: NASA/ASI/MSFC/INAF/R. Ferrazzoli, et al.), (Chandra: NASA/CXC/RIKEN & GSFC/T. Sato et al.) Optical: DSS Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/K. Arcand, L.Frattare & N.Wolk))
Astronomers have mapped the magnetic field close to where cosmic rays form in Tycho, revealing a "delicate dance between order and chaos."
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Spaceflight
Russia caused lasting damage to spaceflight cooperation
(John Moore/Getty Images)
In the wake of its war on Ukraine, serious damage has been done to Russia's ability to participate in international space ventures.
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NASA's IBEX spacecraft bounces back from glitch
(NASA)
NASA reset the spacecraft on March 2 after it spent the past three weeks refusing to respond to commands.
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Search for Life
Asteroids may have picked up building blocks of life
(NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team))
New research has found that interstellar clouds may have played a significant role in creating the conditions that helped create the building blocks of life.
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Entertainment
Alien, Star Trek fandoms forged new game Scars Above
(Mad Head Games)
'We're big fans of science, astronomy and technology, but also how they intertwine with modern pop culture.'
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Star Trek
'Star Trek: Discovery' will come to a close with Season 5
(Paramount+)
"Discovery" was the first of the new "Star Trek" and it paved the way for a renaissance in television science fiction. For that, we are thankful.
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