SpaceX dodges Starship accident, and new management

Amazon open to launching with SpaceX for Kuiper

Starlink flat terminal designed for in-motion use

First and only Voyager Project Scientist retires

NASA discovers largest fresh meteoroid impact on Mars in 16 years

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Last year, on December 24, NASA’s InSight lander detected a magnitude 4 marsquake, which initially didn’t appear to be anything out of the ordinary. Only later did NASA learn that this particular marsquake was quite remarkable, caused by one of the largest meteoroid strikes that NASA has ever seen on Mars.

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SpaceX reportedly dodged Starship accident during full stack test, Starlink chief now leading project

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According to a report from The Information, SpaceX could be pushing its Starship production too fast, with safety concerns reported by employees during a recent full stack test. All this under the eyes of Starlink’s chief, now unofficially running the program.

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Amazon open to launching Project Kuiper satellites with SpaceX Falcon Heavy and Starship

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Sometimes it’s good to be a competitor, and sometimes it’s nice to be a launch provider. SpaceX gets to be both and profit off its competitors. Amazon Senior Vice President Dave Limp said the company is also open to SpaceX’s capabilities to launch its Project Kuiper satellites.

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Vulcan inflatable heat shield test launching on Atlas V in early November

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When spacecraft reenter, they need a heat shield to protect them from the immense friction and heat of speeding through the atmosphere. Usually, these are rigid structures, but ULA plans to use an inflatable heat shield to protect the engines of their Vulcan rocket and recover them for reuse. They’ll be testing out that type of heat shield next month.

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Voyager’s first Project Scientist retires after 50 years on the job

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Talk about dedication to your job! While the average employee only stays at their company for four years, Edward Stone stuck around for 50. On Tuesday, he finally retired from JPL, where he served as Voyager’s Project Scientist.

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Google giving some Maps ‘Local Guide’ reviewers 10% off the Pixel 7
Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
Android flagships expected to use solid-state power and volume buttons, following iPhone 15 Pro
Here’s every sensor on the Pixel Watch and what each one does
YouTube channels will finally stop showing Shorts in the Videos tab
Google One for Android gets slick homescreen redesign
Google ‘perfectly comfortable’ with Tensor not winning benchmarks and vertical integration benefiting Pixel
Windows 11 PCs will soon be able to start the hotspot on your Samsung smartphone
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Elon Musk brings whole new meaning to ‘high speed’ satellite internet with vehicle-optimized Starlink terminal

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One of the options Starlink customers have been waiting on, for quite a while, is the ability to use Starlink terminals while in motion. With Starlink Maritime the company released the ability to use the high-speed internet while in motion out at sea, but at last, there is an official option for customers who want to mount a Starlink terminal on top of their RV or other vehicles for in-motion use.

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Space Explored Podcast 53: What Polaris Dawn will do in space, lots of SpaceX in the news, more

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This week Seth and Jared dive into the science that Polaris Dawn will complete while in space. There are also plenty of SpaceX headlines to talk about as we near the fourth Falcon Heavy launch.

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OneWeb returns with first launch from India; mega-constellation over 70% complete

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It’s not often that we discuss the launch of a mega constellation other than Starlink, but over the weekend, OneWeb became the first commercial launch on India’s largest rocket. This was also the company’s return to launching since it broke ties with Russia over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

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James Webb telescope teams up with Chandra X-Ray Observatory for astronautical collab

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If the James Webb Space Telescope had a resume, the very first quality of it would read “Works well with others.” Webb already stunned the world when its first pictures were released earlier in 2022. Then the world’s minds were blown again when images from Webb were combined with images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Now, JWST has made another friend: the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

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OSHA case still open after SpaceX employee severely injured testing Raptor V2 last January

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On February 23, 2022, an OSHA Inspection was opened after a SpaceX employee was injured during a test of the Raptor V2 engine. The incident left the employee in a coma for months. Though the incident resulted in a rather disastrous outcome, these hazards are not unknown or unusual for spaceflight testing.

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Tesla Model Y becomes best-selling car in Europe, and might be for a while
Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica set to debut massive 180hp electric motor
Quick Charge Podcast: October 27, 2022
Tesla Powerwall powered 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during latest grid outage
How the world’s largest auto parts supplier is evolving its business for the EV era
The largest American solar panel maker is going to build a $270M thin film PV R&D center
First ride: CSC RX1E $8k and 80 MPH electric motorcycle is a perfect starter bike
Latest Rivian software update includes ‘Kneel Mode’ for easier entry and exit by lowering EV’s height
This US company says it can process mineral components for EV makers ‘in months’
Smarten up your winter heating with a Nest Learning Thermostat at $185 in New Green Deals

Space Explored Podcast 52: Elon, Starlink, and Ukraine, more

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Seth and Jared discuss what is going on in Ukraine with Elon Musk and Starlink. They also catch you up on the top headlines in space from this past week.

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Crew-4 splashes down off the coast of Florida

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After roughly six months aboard the International Space Station, the Crew-4 astronauts have returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida on Friday, October 14.

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Astra gets delisting warning from NASDAQ after poor stock performance

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It’s already been about a month since Astra’s closing price on NASDAQ went below the $1 limit, which triggers some issues with the powers that be in New York. Since then, the stock price has continued to decrease in value as failed launches have led the company to shift to a new rocket design.

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SpaceX shares stellar video of Jellyfish effect from droneship

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During select rocket launches, when the sun has just set below the horizon or has yet to rise, a unique phenomenon can occur – known by space fans as a jellyfish. This occurs when the exhaust in the high atmosphere is illuminated by the sun, but viewed from darkness.

SpaceX announces crew members for second Starship flight around the Moon

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SpaceX is still a long way away from putting crew on their Starship rocket and launching it into space, but the company just announced the first two people who will be joining the company’s second spaceflight around the Moon.

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Apple’s MacBook Air delivers M2 performance and MagSafe from $1,049 (Save $150)
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Ariane 6 second stage comes to life in first hot fire test

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Arianespace is making great strides in the push to launch the Ariane 6. In a recent blog post, they shared a video of a test firing of the second stage.

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Space Explored 51: Astra delisting notice, Elon Musk with Ukraine, more

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This week Seth and Jared dive into Astra Space receiving a delisting warning from the NASDAQ and what that means if you own shares of the company. Also, they catch you up on all the rockets that launched last (eight in seven days!!!), Elon Musk’s peace idea for Ukraine and Taiwan, oh and what’s the deal with that Crew-5 Meatball?

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That time when NASA became experts in *checks notes* Maritime Salvage Law

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“‘Twas a dark and very stormy night, November 14-15, 1994…” is how the legal brief begins its description of events that led to the largest maritime salvage operation at the time. Space shuttle external tank 70 (ET-70) was aboard the barge Poseidon when Tropical Storm Gordon decided to make this trip from New Orleans to Cape Canaveral anything but ordinary.

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Rocket Lab continues its steady launch pace with “It Argos Up From Here”

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Rocket Lab just completed its 8th successful launch of the year. “It Argos Up From Here” saw their Electron rocket put ARGOS-4 into orbit for the NOAA.

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Watch NASA and SpaceX’s Crew 5 launch in slow motion [Video]

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On Wednesday October 5, SpaceX and NASA launched another operational Crew mission to the International Space Station. This mission was particularly notable for being SpaceX’s first Crew Dragon mission to carry a Russian Cosmonaut.

New DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone photos, specs leak before launch
Teal’s 4-Ship multiple drone controller gets Tomahawk Robotics enhancements
Las Vegas sheriff plans drone fleet as immediate responders to gun violence
AgEagle’s eBee drones gain FAA consent to fly over people without waiver
DJI’s next drone will launch on November 2: Here’s what we know
Third International Drone Show Competition now taking entries
Saudia eVTOL accord gives Lilium a strategic MENA foothold
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SLS Exploration Upper Stage Interstage test article arrives at Stennis Space Center

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In a recent blog post, NASA Stennis announced the arrival of a new component for testing. The interstage test article will be used when it comes time for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) to undergo its own green run test, just like the Space Launch System’s Core Stage did last year

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NASA to give DART mission update today

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After about 15 days since DART deliberately crashed into an asteroid, NASA is now gearing up to hold a press conference to brief the public on the mission and its success in redirecting.

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Crew 5 Arrives at the International Space Station

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The remainder of Expedition 68 has arrived at the International Space Station. SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance lifted off from LC-39A in Florida on October 5th.

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Pictures of SpaceX Crew-5 launch to the ISS [Update] And video!

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On October 5, SpaceX launched its fifth operational flight of its Crewed Dragon for NASA. Launching four astronauts to the station for a six month stay on the station. Here or photos from our team of the launch of SpaceX Crew-5.

SpaceX Crew-5 launches to space carrying Dragon’s first Russian cosmonaut

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Uneventful is the best way to describe it, and that’s what we’ve come to expect from SpaceX missions. Under beautiful skies and wonderful temperatures, SpaceX launched the Crew 5 mission to the International Space Station. Aboard the capsule Endurance, the crew includes Commander Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada of NASA, Koichi Wakata of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Anna Kikina of Roscosmos, the only female cosmonaut and the first Russian to fly from the US in a renewed seat exchange program.

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Google giving some Maps ‘Local Guide’ reviewers 10% off the Pixel 7
Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
Android flagships expected to use solid-state power and volume buttons, following iPhone 15 Pro
Here’s every sensor on the Pixel Watch and what each one does
YouTube channels will finally stop showing Shorts in the Videos tab
Google One for Android gets slick homescreen redesign
Google ‘perfectly comfortable’ with Tensor not winning benchmarks and vertical integration benefiting Pixel
Windows 11 PCs will soon be able to start the hotspot on your Samsung smartphone
Android app deals of the day: Bloons TD 6, Iron Marines, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, more
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Space Explored Podcast 50: SpaceX and Hubble, Artemis 1 to November, more

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This week Seth and Jared discuss SpaceX’s study to save Hubble, of course our update on the Artemis 1 mission (that we swear will end someday) and some surprisingly nice comments by Russia’s new space chief. The hot takes this week are about Tesla’s AI robot and the FCC taking on space debris.

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Launch Spotlight: SES 20 & 21 – ULA’s Atlas V set to launch two TV broadcasting satellites

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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 531 is set to launch the SES 20 and 21 satellites at 5:36 p.m. EDT on October 4, 2022. These two satellites will be operated by SES of Luxembourg and provide TV broadcasting service across the continental United States.

Launch Spotlight: SpaceX Crew-5 – First Dragon launch with Russian Cosmonaut set for flight

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SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. This launch will carry four astronauts, two NASA, one JAXA, and one Roscosmos to the International Space Station for Expedition 69.

The curious case of Curiosity’s cracked wheels

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For any given Mars rover, there are three major and newsworthy events in its life: launch, landing, and discovery. Aside from those times, hardly anyone is paying attention to the myriad of images being sent back on a non-stop basis. Only the most hardcore Mars nerds or those who operate the rovers will see them. Or, anyone who follows a Twitter bot that automatically tweets the pictures. It’s thanks to this bot that word is getting out about Curiosity’s cracked wheels.

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SpaceX and NASA to study Polaris Program Hubble mission

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In a press conference Thursday, NASA announced it is looking into the possibility of partnering with SpaceX to boost the legendary Hubble Space Telescope into a more stable orbit – something many people joked about but didn’t think would ever be real.

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Apple Watch diary: Testing the power of data in meeting health and fitness goals
iPhone 15 Pro may replace clicky volume and power buttons with solid-state buttons
How to watch the Charlie Brown Halloween special for free
Elon Musk officially takes over as Twitter CEO and fires company executives
Buy an iPhone 14 with a Visible plan and get a $200 gift card plus Beats Studio Buds for free
9to5Mac Daily: October 27, 2022 – App Store controversies, more
Apple predicts ‘substantial’ drop in Mac revenue for holiday quarter, slower growth
Apple surpasses 900 million paid subscribers as Services revenue increases 5% YoY
Tim Cook says Apple can’t yet make enough iPhone 14 Pros to meet demand
Apple Q4 2022 earnings: Record revenue of $90.1 billion, misses on iPhone and Services

How iPhone 14’s satellite-based emergency SOS compares to T-Mobile/SpaceX Starlink solution

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At their Far Out event, Apple announced that satellite connectivity will be available on the iPhone 14 lineup. But a few weeks earlier, SpaceX and T-Mobile made an announcement that they will be bringing satellite-based connectivity to basically any 5G phone. So, how do these two services compare, is one better than the other, and should it affect your decision on which phone to go with?

Space Explored Podcast 49: DART hits an asteroid, Artemis 1 rolls back, more

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This week Seth and Jared discuss NASA’s “Hollywood moment,” by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid all in the name of science! Also, Artemis 1 is still on the pad, with weather predictions worsening for NASA.

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NASA’s Dart spacecraft successfully smashes into asteroid in the name of planetary defense

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Monday evening, NASA’s DART mission finished its goal by smacking full speed into a little asteroid moonlet called Dimorphos. This mission has one goal: prepare humanity incase a killer asteroid is found.

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Google Search easter egg for ‘DART’ parodies NASA’s asteroid collision test

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The latest easter egg in Google Search has a bit of fun with NASA’s recent “DART” experiment by having a spacecraft collide with your search results.

Watch live as NASA’s DART spacecraft crashes into an asteroid on Monday

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Today, NASA will deliberately crash a spacecraft into a near-Earth asteroid to try and change its motion and direction through space. A first-of-its-kind maneuver. Here’s how you can watch it live.

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New DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone photos, specs leak before launch
Teal’s 4-Ship multiple drone controller gets Tomahawk Robotics enhancements
Las Vegas sheriff plans drone fleet as immediate responders to gun violence
AgEagle’s eBee drones gain FAA consent to fly over people without waiver
DJI’s next drone will launch on November 2: Here’s what we know
Third International Drone Show Competition now taking entries
Saudia eVTOL accord gives Lilium a strategic MENA foothold
Check out video footage of XPeng AeroHT’s flying car completing its maiden flight
DJI Fly app update brings new features for Air 2S, Mini 3 Pro users
Air 2S, DJI RC combo goes on sale in China for $1,300

NASA investigated water degradation in Crew-4’s heat shield, found okay to fly

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Towards the start of this year, NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center assessed the previously flown Dragon Capsule heat shield structure for potential corrosion damage ahead of its flight on Crew-4. They found that corrosion degradation would occur up until launch, but signed off on the reuse of the structure.

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Jupiter will soon make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years

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Soon, Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will make its closest approach to Earth in nearly six decades. The gas giant, which is about 600 million miles (965.6 million kilometers) away at its furthest, will rise at almost half that Monday night.

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Artemis 1 rocket to rollback to Vehicle Assemble Building ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival

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After delaying the decision several times, NASA managers finally gave the okay to roll Artemis 1’s massive SLS rocket back to the protection of the Vehicle Assembly Building before damaging winds from Hurricane Ian arrive.

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Space Explored Podcast 48: Space Coast weather is getting rough, more

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This week Seth and Jared dive into the weather that has been and will affect Space Coast launches, especially now that we get into the thick of hurricane season. Starship is back in the news with a record-breaking static fire and organic material found on Mars?

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NASA’s Insight lander captures sound of meteorites hitting Mars

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Unlike Earth, Mars has a relatively thin atmosphere. This makes the planet far more vulnerable to meteorite strikes. In newly released audio from NASA, the Insight lander picks up the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet’s surface.

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Google giving some Maps ‘Local Guide’ reviewers 10% off the Pixel 7
Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
Android flagships expected to use solid-state power and volume buttons, following iPhone 15 Pro
Here’s every sensor on the Pixel Watch and what each one does
YouTube channels will finally stop showing Shorts in the Videos tab
Google One for Android gets slick homescreen redesign
Google ‘perfectly comfortable’ with Tensor not winning benchmarks and vertical integration benefiting Pixel
Windows 11 PCs will soon be able to start the hotspot on your Samsung smartphone
Android app deals of the day: Bloons TD 6, Iron Marines, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, more
Review: Pixel Watch Active Band is a great default, but not perfect for everyone

NASA Administrator throws shade at Boeing for being ‘still on the ground’

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In an interview with Newsweek, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson made a rather interesting comment about the agency’s two Commerical Crew partners’ progress. The once anti-commerical Senator praised SpaceX for its progress and threw shade at Boeing for still not completing its test flights.

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Solar panels launched into space may soon send power back to Earth

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LONGi Green Energy, the world’s largest solar company, is going to launch solar panels into space to test whether they can successfully work in orbit and transmit power back to Earth.

Perseverance rover finds organic matter in rock samples on Mars

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Earlier today, NASA briefed the public on the Perseverance rover’s current status on Mars, discussed highlights from the mission so far, and announced the discovery of organic molecules that could be associated with life. But this discovery comes with an 82 million-mile caveat.

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SpaceX’s Starlink expands to all seven continents with terminal at Antarctica research station

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Since SpaceX launched its Starlink service in a “better than nothing Beta” in late 2020, it has been connecting people around the globe who may have previously had limited access to high-speed internet. Now, the satellite service is connecting people on all seven continents, as an Antarctica research station just deployed a user terminal.

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Space Explored Podcast 47: Blue Origin launch aborts, new Artemis 1 details, more

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This week, Seth and Jared discuss what happened during Blue Origin’s mid-flight abort, the new Artemis 1 launch date, and more space news.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro hit $200 in all three styles (Save $30), Galaxy Buds 2 at $95
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How many exoplanets have been discovered?

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NASA estimates that the Milky Way Galaxy is home to at least 100 billion planets. Others believe it could be anywhere from 200-300 billion. Using data from exoplanet-hunting missions such as Kepler, Gaia, and now James Webb, we can identify and confirm their existence. So, how many exoplanets have been discovered?

Google and NASA team up to show the solar system in AR and add new historical details

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Google and NASA are hoping to inspire the next generation of space explorers with an updated collection of AR-ready 3D models that include new historical annotations.

When is the next Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launch?

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Since 2015 Blue Origin has been launching its New Shepard suborbital rocket from its facility in Van Horne, Texas. Additionally, in 2021 Blue Origin began launching paying customers atop its rocket for a 10-minute joy ride. The next launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, this time without crew is set for September 12 at 8:30 a.m. CDT. [Launch failure, read more here]