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Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?
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Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?
Cloud cover outlook for the total lunar eclipse — where the blood moon will be visible.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/total-lunar-eclipse-weather-forecast-will-us-skies-be-clear-for-the-blood-moon
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4 bright planets light up March evenings — here's where and when to look
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4 bright planets light up March evenings — here's where and when to look
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars shine together after sunset in early March, with Mercury at its best of 2026.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/4-bright-planets-light-up-march-evenings-heres-where-and-when-to-look
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SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches
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SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches
Falcon 9 rockets flying from California and Florida lofted 54 satellites on March 1, 2026.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-10-41-b1078-ccsfs-jrti-17-23-b1082-vsfb-ocisly
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The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America! Will you be watching?
#lunareclipse
#bloodmoon
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026
The JUICE spacecraft captured its first detailed glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a glowing coma and sweeping tail.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-shines-in-new-image-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-2-2026
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Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
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Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
From crackling auroras to sweeping rings, the solar system gets a new soundtrack.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/solar-system/real-nasa-space-telescope-data-creates-soundtracks-for-jupiter-saturn-and-uranus
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Could these weird stars just be overgrown planets?
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Could these weird stars just be overgrown planets?
The universe is messy and complicated.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/could-these-weird-stars-just-be-overgrown-planets
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Watch Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket return to flight today after 10-month grounding
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Watch Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket return to flight today after 10-month grounding
Liftoff is scheduled for today (March 1) at 7:50 p.m. ET.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-return-to-flight-preview
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Snowball Earth's liquid seas dipped way below freezing
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Snowball Earth's liquid seas dipped way below freezing
Iron isotopes show that salty seawater pockets beneath the ice were as cold as −15°C.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/snowball-earths-liquid-seas-dipped-way-below-freezing
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Best AI games… as in games about AI, not slop made by AI
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Best AI games… as in games about AI, not slop made by AI
As AI invades everyday life, we’ve gone back and revisited the best video games with memorable AI characters, evil or otherwise.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-ai-games-as-in-games-about-ai-not-slop-made-by-ai
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Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3 with these free livestreams
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Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3 with these free livestreams
It'll be the last blood moon until New Year's Eve 2028.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/watch-the-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-3-with-these-free-livestreams
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?
And a New Report on Crewed Mars Missions
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-199-the-obsolete-astronaut
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Is it legal to own, buy, or sell Apollo mission moon rocks and lunar samples?
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Is it legal to own, buy, or sell Apollo mission moon rocks and lunar samples?
NASA has severe penalties for those who dare to deal in astromaterials.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/is-it-legal-to-own-buy-or-sell-apollo-mission-moon-rocks-and-lunar-samples
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' is making Trek horny again, and it's about time!
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' is making Trek horny again, and it's about time!
"I am programmed in multiple techniques. A broad variety of pleasuring."
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/star-trek-starfleet-academy-is-making-trek-horny-again-and-its-about-time
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See the 'impossible' as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3
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See the 'impossible' as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3
A rare atmospheric effect called selenelion could briefly let skywatchers see the rising sun and a blood moon at the same time.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/see-the-impossible-as-sunrise-and-a-total-lunar-eclipse-appear-at-the-same-time-on-march-3
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'Pushing this competition': SpaceX's Starship might not fly on NASA's newly revamped Artemis 3 mission
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'Pushing this competition': SpaceX's Starship might not fly on NASA's newly revamped Artemis 3 mission
"NASA does not want to have to rely on only one one contractor."
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/pushing-this-competition-spacexs-starship-might-not-fly-on-nasas-newly-revamped-artemis-3-mission
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February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week
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February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week
Falcon 9 launches on Tuesday, Wednesday and today (Feb. 24, 25 and 27) put more than 80 satellites into low Earth orbit.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-6-110-b1902-ccsfs-17-26-b1093-vsfb-6-108-b1069-ccsfs
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Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
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Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
Did the moon have a strong or weak magnetic field in its early history? We may now know the truth.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/apollo-moon-rocks-may-have-finally-solved-an-old-lunar-mystery
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Nostrovia! We finally got our 1st look at Apple TV's 'Star City,' the Soviet 'For All Mankind' spinoff
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Nostrovia! We finally got our 1st look at Apple TV's 'Star City,' the Soviet 'For All Mankind' spinoff
See how the space race evolved from the other side in this new sci-fi series coming in May
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/nostrovia-we-finally-got-our-1st-look-at-apple-tvs-star-city-the-soviet-for-all-mankind-spinoff
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The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles
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The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles
The new X-plane is now officially known as the X-68A.
https://www.space.com/technology/aerospace/the-us-air-forces-latest-x-plane-looks-like-a-missile-that-shoots-other-missiles
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NASA brought its mega moon rocket back into the shop for repairs on Feb. 25, 2026, just as the sun was setting over the Florida Space Coast. Read more here:
space-com.visitlink.me/z9AboF
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If Godzilla attacked, could we survive? We asked the experts
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If Godzilla attacked, could we survive? We asked the experts
Let's say Godzilla exists and walks among us like in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Could humans actually stop him, or even survive? We spoke to the experts to find out.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/if-godzilla-attacked-could-we-survive-we-asked-the-experts
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NASA cancels Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing. 'This is just not the right pathway forward'
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NASA cancels Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing. 'This is just not the right pathway forward'
This is big news for the Artemis program.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-cancels-artemis-3-astronaut-moon-landing-this-is-just-not-the-right-pathway-forward
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The total lunar eclipse on March 3 will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028
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The total lunar eclipse on March 3 will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028
After this 'blood moon,' our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth's shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/the-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-3-will-be-the-last-until-new-years-eve-2028
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#NASA
Administrator
#JaredIsaacman
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#Artemis
campaigns, which includes an ambitious goal of potentially seeing
#SLS
rocket launches every 10 months
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Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to the shop | Space photo of the day Feb. 27, 2026
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Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to the shop | Space photo of the day Feb. 27, 2026
NASA decided to roll Artemis 2's SLS back into the VAB to deal with a helium flow malfunction discovered after a fueling test.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2-moon-rocket-rolls-back-to-the-shop-space-photo-of-the-day-feb-27-2026
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Curiosity rover finds clues to Mars' watery past in rocky 'spiderwebs'
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Curiosity rover finds clues to Mars' watery past in rocky 'spiderwebs'
The web-like features are believed to be sculpted by ancient groundwater, offering new clues about the Red Planet's watery past.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/curiosity-rover-finds-clues-to-mars-watery-past-in-rocky-spiderwebs
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Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky
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Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky
A U.K. astrophotographer had to put together some clever equipment tricks to show six of the seven planets in a rare 'parade' over the south of England.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/astrophotography/astrophotographer-captures-rare-6-planet-parade-spanning-nearly-180-degrees-of-sky
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Artemis 2 moon mission shouldn't launch until late 2026, new analysis of solar superflares suggests
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Artemis 2 moon mission shouldn't launch until late 2026, new analysis of solar superflares suggests
"Given how active the sun is right now, our forecasts suggest that delaying the launch until the end of 2026 may be a much safer decision."
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2-moon-mission-shouldnt-launch-until-late-2026-new-analysis-of-solar-superflares-suggests
3 days ago
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Astronomers just watched a star 1,540 times the size of our sun transform into a hypergiant. Will it go supernova?
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Astronomers just watched a star 1,540 times the size of our sun transform into a hypergiant. Will it go supernova?
"The future evolution of WOH G64 remains uncertain."
https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/astronomers-just-watched-a-star-1-540-times-the-size-of-our-sun-transform-into-a-hypergiant-will-it-go-supernova
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US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
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US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
Nearly all of Vulcan's planned launches this year will carry national security payloads.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/us-space-force-pauses-national-security-launches-on-ula-vulcan-rocket-due-to-booster-glitch
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A blazing 'ring of fire' appeared in the frozen skies above Antarctica during the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station. Read more here:
space-com.visitlink.me/aXYnjT
4 days ago
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NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report
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NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report
Ken Bowersox and Steve Stich are out; Joel Montalbano and Dana Hutcherson are in.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-shakes-up-leadership-of-human-spaceflight-program-in-wake-of-critical-starliner-report
4 days ago
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Mars and Earth look set for war in the 1st full 'For All Mankind' season 5 trailer (video)
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Mars and Earth look set for war in the 1st full 'For All Mankind' season 5 trailer (video)
'Change happens when a few determined individuals make it happen'
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/mars-and-earth-look-set-for-war-in-the-1st-full-for-all-mankind-season-5-trailer-video
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February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks this week — here's what to look for in the planet parade
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February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks this week — here's what to look for in the planet parade
We truly hope it doesn't rain on your parade.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/februarys-rare-planetary-alignment-peaks-this-week-heres-what-to-look-for-in-the-planet-parade
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Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026
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Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse glowed over Antarctica, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/rare-ring-of-fire-eclipse-seen-by-few-space-photo-of-the-day-for-feb-26-2026
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'Starfleet Academy''s latest episode reminds us why the Doctor is one of 'Star Trek's greatest ever characters
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'Starfleet Academy''s latest episode reminds us why the Doctor is one of 'Star Trek's greatest ever characters
Few sci-fi characters have exceeded their original programming quite like Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/starfleet-academys-latest-episode-reminds-us-why-the-doctor-is-one-of-star-treks-greatest-ever-characters
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7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
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7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/7-easy-tips-for-photographing-the-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-3
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James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'
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James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'
The nebula is the final stage in one star's long life.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/james-webb-space-telescope-performs-brain-surgery-on-mysterious-exposed-cranium-nebula
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Why are there so many 'space snowmen' in our solar system? New study offers clues
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Why are there so many 'space snowmen' in our solar system? New study offers clues
It comes down to the speed at which these objects were moving during their formation, and the strength with which their constituent particles interlocked.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/solar-system/why-are-there-so-many-space-snowmen-in-our-solar-system-new-study-offers-clues
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Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head for home today after historic ISS-boosting mission
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Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head for home today after historic ISS-boosting mission
Undocking is expected at 12:05 p.m. ET today (Feb. 26).
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/spacex-crs-33-cargo-capsule-undock-after-iss-boosting-mission
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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?
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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?
The 4-mile trek from the launch pad today (Feb. 25) took about 10.5 hours.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-artemis-2-moon-rocket-returns-to-hangar-for-repairs-when-could-it-fly
5 days ago
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The 200th episode of This Week in Space is coming on March 6th, and it's going to be our annual "AUA" (Ask Us Anything) special. So get those cards and letters (ok, emails) sent to
[email protected]
and we'll go for it (Tariq can answer the hard ones). Thanks for listening!
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Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events
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Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events
"We can study a diverse population of supermassive black holes and their radio jets at different stages of their evolution."
https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/black-holes-supernovas-merging-galaxies-oh-my-largest-radio-survey-of-the-cosmos-ever-reveals-13-7-million-powerful-cosmic-objects-and-events
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'Invincible' Season 4: Release date, plot, and everything we know
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'Invincible' Season 4: Release date, plot, and everything we know
'We stick together. That's how we win this.'
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/invincible-season-4-release-date-plot-and-everything-we-know
5 days ago
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NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station
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NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station
It wasn't an emergency, but the issue required "immediate attention."
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-reveals-the-astronaut-who-required-1st-medical-evacuation-from-the-international-space-station
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NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station
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NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station
It wasn't an emergency, but the issue required "immediate attention."
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-reveals-the-astronaut-who-required-1st-medical-evacuation-from-the-international-space-station
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The Artemis 2 astronauts attended the State of the Union address, but the president didn't mention their historic mission. 🔗 Read more here:
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What to expect during each phase of the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
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What to expect during each phase of the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/what-to-expect-during-each-phase-of-the-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-3
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Watch Rocket Lab launch hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military today
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Watch Rocket Lab launch hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military today
Liftoff of the "That's Not a Knife" suborbital mission is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET today (Feb. 25).
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-haste-hypersonic-launch-dart-ae-scramjet-us-military
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