Europe's JUICE probe will be 1st to use gravity of Earth and moon to slingshot to Jupiter 

 The spacecraft recently burned 10 percent of its total fuel in a single 43-minute maneuver as preparation for the double gravity assist. 

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https://www.space.com/esa-juice-spacecraft-executes-major-maneuver 

  The best places in Mexico to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 

 A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8, 2024. Here, we take a look at some of the best places to watch the total eclipse in Mexico. 

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https://www.space.com/best-places-in-mexico-to-see-total-solar-eclipse-april-8-2024 

  Meta Quest 3 review: One giant leap for consumer VR 

 The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is a huge step beyond its predecessor, although still not without some minor issues. 

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https://www.space.com/meta-quest-3-review 

  Axiom Space astronaut Marcus Wandt says space is 'more real' thanks to private flights 

 Marcus Wandt was selected as a standby project astronaut in 2022. The European Space Agency now has a spot for him in space: the Axiom Space Ax-3 mission expected to fly in January 2024. 

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https://www.space.com/axiom-space-ax-3-marcus-wandt-astronaut-one-year-selection 

  'Planet killer' asteroids are hiding in the sun's glare. Can we stop them in time? 

 In the glare of the sun, an unknown number of near-Earth asteroids move on unseen orbits. A new generation of space telescopes could be our best defense against potential disaster. 

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https://www.space.com/asteroids-sun-glare-space-telescopes 

  NASA astronaut sees her parents' birth country from space. 'This may be the closest I will ever get' 

 NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli recently saw Iran from the International Space Station. Her parents fled the country in 1979 and she has been unable to visit it during her lifetime. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-jasmin-moghbeli-iran-international-space-station-view 

  Listen to a symphony for the Milky Way, made from real NASA data (video) 

 NASA's sonification project has done it again, this time turning the Galactic Center into a perfectly dissonant symphony. 

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https://www.space.com/milky-way-galactic-center-sonification-nasa-data-telescope 

  Inside a historic trip to Antarctica, crewed by over 100 women scientists  

 Over 100 women scientists, including a handful of astronomers, have set sail to Antarctica. 

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https://www.space.com/women-astronomers-antarctica-leadership-climate-action-earth 

  NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet heads for a new red, white and blue paint job 

 The X-59 Quesst may be "quiet" when it breaks the sound barrier, but it now supports a loud color scheme. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-x-59-quesst-paint-job 

  Russia's long-duration space journey on Earth put 6 people in isolation for a year 

 Russia kicked off another one of its simulated missions this week, this time a 360-day isolation of individuals to imitate flight conditions of a deep space journey. 

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https://www.space.com/russia-sirius-23-astronaut-isolation-study 

  SpaceX poised to launch 22 Starlink satellites early Nov. 19 

 SpaceX plans to launch 22 more Starlink internet satellites from California early Sunday (Nov. 19), wrapping up a busy spaceflight weekend for the company. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-7-7 

  SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch test looks amazing in these stunning photos and videos 

 SpaceX's second Starship test flight on Nov. 18 may have met an explosive end, but photos of the launch were absolutely amazing. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-second-launch-test-amazing-photos 

  NASA chief congratulates SpaceX on Starship's explosive 2nd launch test 

 SpaceX's Starship notched a number of milestones on its second-ever test flight today (Nov. 18), drawing praise from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-second-test-launch-nasa-congratulations 

  Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates 

 Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. 

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https://www.space.com/news/live/solar-eclipse-live-updates 

  Watch SpaceX's Starship launch on its 2nd-ever test flight today 

 SpaceX plans to launch its giant Starship vehicle for the second time ever this morning (Nov. 18), and you can watch the action live. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-second-test-flight-webcast 

  SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites tonight on 1st of back-to-back missions 

 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (Nov. 17), the first of two planned missions in a three-hour span. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-28 

  NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates 

 NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here. 

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https://www.space.com/news/live/nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission-updates 

  This solar eruption was so powerful it warped the sun's magnetic field (video) 

 Satellites observed a coronal mass ejection on Wednesday (Nov. 15), capturing a bright burst of super-hot plasma that warped the sun's magnetic field.  

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https://www.space.com/coronal-mass-ejection-warps-suns-magnetic-field-video 

  Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races toward Earth  

 An icy volcanic comet that is three times as large as Mount Everest, nicknamed the "Devil Comet," erupted again Nov. 14. This is the fourth explosive event for 12P/Pons-Brooks since July 2023. 

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https://www.space.com/volcanic-devil-comet-eruption-record-earth-close-approach 

  'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 2 review: A brilliant exploration of the haves and have-nots on Mars 

 Season 4 finds its groove with a story about divisions on the Happy Valley base — and the importance of a fast internet connection. 

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https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-4-episode-2-review 

  Satellites watch lava flows of Italy's Mount Etna volcano eruption (image) 

 Sicily's Mount Etna volcano erupted on Nov. 12, and ESA satellites caught the event in infrared. 

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https://www.space.com/satellite-image-lava-flows-esa-mount-etna-infrared 

  April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more 

 Celebrate April's total solar eclipse with these 10 awesome viewing events, parties and festivals. 

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https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-viewing-events-parties-festivals 

  See the highest-resolution image ever snapped by ALMA radio telescope 

 A new calibration technique allowed the ALMA radio telescope to capture its highest-resolution image ever, featuring a star in the final stages of its evolution.  

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https://www.space.com/alma-telescope-highest-resolution-image-ever 

  These SpaceX fans say they'll stay after 1-day Starship launch delay to Saturday 

 Travelers from near and far aren't letting the launch delay deprive them of their chance to see the world's largest rocket — Starship — take flight. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-delay-launch-viewing-travelers 

  Say goodbye to Mars! The Red Planet hides behind the sun for 2 weeks  

 Mars will disappear from the sky for a few weeks on Saturday (Nov. 18), moving to the opposite side of the sun as seen from Earth during the Red Planet’s period of solar conjunction. 

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https://www.space.com/mars-solar-conjunction-november-2023 

  Lego's Apollo 11 Lunar Lander is 20% off this weekend  

 This deal is exclusive to Lego Insiders members, it goes live this weekend and it's free to sign up. 

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https://www.space.com/apollo-11-lunar-lander-lego-insiders-exclusive-deal-2023 

  Algol, the 'Demon star of Perseus,' gets eclipsed this week. Here's how to see it 

 The "Demon Star" of Algol gets eclipsed this week by one of its stellar siblings. Here's what you need to know. 

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https://www.space.com/algol-demon-star-november-2023 

  Lost astronaut tool bag from ISS shines in new telescope image (photo) 

 Astronauts on the International Space Station harmlessly lost a tool bag during a spacewalk on Nov. 1. A new telescope image from Rome shows the stray bag shining among the stars. 

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https://www.space.com/international-space-station-spacewalk-lost-tool-bag-photo 

  NASA and Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024. Why? 

 The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-japan-launch-wooden-satellite-lignosat-2024 

  SpaceX delays second Starship test launch to Nov. 18 to replace rocket part 

 SpaceX delayed its second test flight of a Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster to no earlier than Saturday (Nov. 18), to replace a rocket part. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-second-test-flight-launch-delay 

  The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it 

 One of the most famous of the annual meteor showers will soon be reaching its maximum: The Leonids. These ultrafast meteors are due to reach their peak on Saturday morning (Nov.  18).  

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https://www.space.com/leonid-meteor-shower-november-2023 

  Hubble Telescope investigates nearby exoplanet, finds it's Earth-size 

 The rocky exoplanet LTT 1445Ac, located about 22.5 light years away, has been observed transiting its star by the Hubble Space Telescope. 

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https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-earth-size-exoplanet-transit 

  Jupiter's moon Io is covered in active volcanoes. Now we have the 1st map of them 

 Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active world in the solar system, may possess a global ocean of magma underneath its surface, as well as mysteriously warm poles, a new study finds. 

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https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-io-volcanoes-map 

  What time is SpaceX's 2nd Starship and Super Heavy launch on Nov. 17? 

 SpaceX has a two-hour window to launch the Starship SN25 spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket on Nov. 17, starting at 8 a.m. EST (1300 GMT). 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-second-starship-launch-what-time 

  James Webb Space Telescope makes 1st discovery of disappearing neon around newborn star 

 Missing neon in a planet-forming disk of gas and dust indicates a change in radiation that's slowly eroding the disk. 

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-neon-planet-forming-disk 

  Solar eclipses seen by long-dead Cassini spacecraft shed new light on Saturn's rings 

 Data from the long-deceased Cassini spacecraft offers astronomers an unconventional way to measure the optical depth of Saturn's rings.  

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https://www.space.com/saturn-rings-transparency-cassini-eclipse-data 

  High-energy cosmic rays may originate within the Milky Way galaxy 

 The most energetic particles in the universe appear to emerge from sources within the Milky Way, our own home. 

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https://www.space.com/iss-cosmic-ray-detector-energetic-particles-milky-way 

  The Milky Way's dusty galaxy heart has a super-strange glow (photo)  

 Astrophotographer Miguel Claro stitched together an eerie look at the core of our galaxy, the Milky Way, showing glowing lights in the dark. 

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https://www.space.com/milky-way-dusty-galaxy-heart-glow-photo 

  How long is Earth's day? We now have the most precise answer to date 

 A laser gyroscope at an underground lab in Germany has detected the minute variations in Earth's rotation, an advance that may help scientists build better climate models. 

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https://www.space.com/earth-day-length-measured-unprecedented-precision 

  Black Friday telescope deal: $500 off Unistellar's eQuinox 2 

 The Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope is now $500 off in this early Black Friday telescope deal, available from the manufacturer's website. 

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https://www.space.com/unistellar-equinox-2-pre-black-friday-2023-deal-500-dollars-off 

  Sony A7C II Review  

 We're taking a closer look at the successor to Sony's smallest full-frame camera — how does the compact Sony A7C II measure up against its bigger competitors? 

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https://www.space.com/sony-a7c-ii-review 

  SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch on Nov. 17: How it will work 

 Here's a brief explainer of the second-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship vehicle, which is planned for Friday (Nov. 17). 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-second-starship-launch-explainer 

  Early Black Friday telescope deal: Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ now $150 cheaper 

 This beginner-friendly reflector telescope is just over $150 off and one of the lowest prices we've seen ahead of Black Friday. 

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https://www.space.com/celestron-starsense-explorer-save-150-dollars-pre-black-friday-2023 

  White House lays out possible rules for private space stations and more 

 The National Space Council has released a draft bill that would split the regulation of novel space activities between two departments: Transportation and Commerce.   

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https://www.space.com/white-house-private-space-stations-regulations 

  Watch SpaceX's Starship launch for 2nd time ever on Nov. 17 

 SpaceX's Starship will make its second attempt to reach space on Nov. 17, and you can watch the launch live here. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-second-space-launch-attempt-webcast 

  NASA supercomputers show how Apollo 12 landing kicked up moon dust (video) 

 NASA has simulated the environmental effects of landing on the lunar surface as the space agency prepares to send astronauts back to the moon on its upcoming Artemis missions. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-supercomputer-apollo-12-moon-landing-video 

  Northern lights webcams: Watch the aurora borealis online for free 

 We have rounded up some of the best aurora webcam views so you can enjoy the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of your own home. 

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https://www.space.com/northern-lights-webcams-watch-aurora-online 

  James Webb Space Telescope reveals sandy surprise in distant planet  

 Fresh James Webb Space Telescope observations of exoplanet WASP-107b revealed sandy clouds high in its atmosphere.  

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-exoplanet-sand-clouds-atmosphere 

  This dead star is bursting back to life 

 A distant stellar corpse is coming back to life, exhibiting repeated explosive flares and representing a new type of "cosmic cataclysm." 

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https://www.space.com/star-life-after-death-cosmic-flares-black-hole 

  Should I buy an FPV drone in the Black Friday deals? 

 Black Friday is undoubtedly the perfect time to buy a ready-to-fly FPV drone kit with savings almost guaranteed. 

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https://www.space.com/should-i-buy-an-fpv-drone-black-friday 

  26 companies sign statement against destructive anti-satellite tests 

 More than two dozen companies are backing a United Nations-led effort to end destructive anti-satellite tests, which add yet more debris to Earth orbit. 

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https://www.space.com/aerospace-companies-not-conduct-destructive-anti-satellite-tests 

  Bag $500 off the Canon EOS R5 in this Black Friday camera deal 

 The Canon EOS R5 is a massive $500 off for Black Friday, as it was during Prime Day, and the deal is ongoing. 

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https://www.space.com/canon-eos-r5-black-friday-camera-deal-2023-500-dollar-discount 

  Cheapest-ever Black Friday binocular deal: Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 over 30% off 

 We think the sale price of $96.95 for these excellent optics is a steal — grab them ahead of the Black Friday rush. 

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https://www.space.com/nikon-prostaff-p3-8x42-black-friday-binoculars-deal-2023 

  Comets that 'bounce' from planet to planet could spread life across the universe 

 Scientists suspect that comets may have delivered the key ingredients for life on Earth, and new research outlines how exoplanets could have received these deliveries, too. 

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https://www.space.com/comets-bouncing-seed-life-on-exoplanets 

  Lego unveils epic Marvel Avengers Tower set with Black Friday deals and offers for Insiders 

 Lego has raised the bar for Black Friday deals with a ton of offers Lego Insiders rolling out with one of the biggest Lego sets I've ever seen: the Marvel Avengers Tower.  

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https://www.space.com/lego-black-friday-2023-marvel-avengers-tower-deals 

  NASA's SPHEREx mission aims to map 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars 

 NASA has begun construction has started on SPHEREx, a new extraordinary mission that will map the sky in unprecedented detail and color. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-spherex-map-450-million-galaxies 

  Record-breaking 'BOAT' gamma-ray burst continues to amaze scientists 

 The brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen was also the first to impact Earth's upper ionosphere, a new study suggests. 

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https://www.space.com/boat-gamma-ray-burst-earth-ionosphere-ozone-bright 

  Minecraft goes cosmic with new Jedi-centric 'Star Wars: Path of the Jedi DLC' (video) 

 A preview and new trailer for Minecraft's latest 'Star Wars' DLC titled 'Path of the Jedi.' 

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https://www.space.com/minecraft-star-wars-path-of-the-jedi-dlc 

  Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one moon — despite what some people think 

 While the term “planet” has a clear definition, there is no strict definition of a moon. We can either say that there is one moon around Earth, or more than 160 million moons. 

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https://www.space.com/earth-only-has-one-moon-despite-what-some-think 

  SpaceX launches world's 1st satellite that can pinpoint carbon emissions from space 

 The world's first satellite capable of detecting industrial sources of carbon emissions from space has just reached orbit   —   and it promises to be a game-changer. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-launch-ghgsat-carbon-emissions-satellite 

  The sun may be smaller than we thought 

 New calculations suggest the sun is a few fractions of a percent smaller than previously estimated, and that could change how we study it. 

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https://www.space.com/sun-maybe-smaller-than-thought 

  European Space Agency signs on to upcoming 'Starlab' space station 

 The European Space Agency, Airbus and Voyager Space have signed an agreement for the Starlab commercial space station, which will provide a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. 

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https://www.space.com/starlab-space-station-esa-airbus-voyager-space 

  Should I buy a star projector on Black Friday 2023? 

 Should you bring the night sky indoors with a Black Friday deal? 

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https://www.space.com/should-i-buy-star-projector-black-friday-deals 

  James Webb Space Telescope finds 2 of the most distant galaxies ever seen 

 We see these galaxies as they were over 13.45 billion years ago, just between 330 and 350 million years after the Big Bang. 

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-distant-galaxies 

  Astronomers pierce cosmic dust to study the anatomy of a dying star 

 The new spectrograph, named IGRINS-2, will probe regions of star-birth and star-death, as well as observe exoplanets and track the evolution of galaxies. 

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https://www.space.com/igrins-2-spectrograph-jewel-bug-nebula 

  Should I buy a drone on Black Friday 2023? 

 With Black Friday just around the corner, November could be your best opportunity of the year to snag yourself a quadcopter bargain. 

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https://www.space.com/should-i-buy-a-drone-black-friday-deals 

  SpaceX to launch two communication satellites today on its 84th mission of 2023 

 SpaceX plans to launch two communication satellites today (Nov. 12) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-launch-o3b-mpower-5-6-nov-2023 

  This Week In Space podcast: Episode 87 — One Lunar Fizz Please 

 On Episode 87 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss drinking in space with Colleen McLeod Garner. 

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https://www.space.com/this-week-in-space-episode-87-drinking-in-space 

  International Space Station dodges orbital debris hours before SpaceX cargo ship's arrival: report 

 The International Space Station moved away fromdodged space debris on Friday (Nov. 10), Russian space officials said, hours before a SpaceX cargo ship aims to arrive. 

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https://www.space.com/international-space-station-space-debris-spacex-dragon-spacecraft-arrival 

  'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 1 review: Lots of moving parts but light on plot 

 Apple TV Plus's alternative history of the space race blasts off for the 21st century and an audacious mission to capture an asteroid. 

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https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-4-episode-1-review 

  A volcanic eruption gave birth to a new island, and a NASA satellite saw it from space (photo) 

 From its orbit around Earth NASA's Landsat-9 has spotted a newly birthed island off the coast of Japan. The island was forged in fire on Oct.30 when an underwater volcanic eruption rocked the Pacific. 

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BeVDmuhWU7GSV58ifoUV5f.jpg

https://www.space.com/nasa-satellite-spots-new-island-from-space 

  Jupiter's winds whip around in 'cylindrical' form, NASA's Juno probe discovers 

 NASA's Juno spacecraft has found that Jupiter's winds whip around the planet's turbulent atmosphere cylindrically. 

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gEsZPvfWuH6Y8rx9aRRUDR.jpg

https://www.space.com/nasa-juno-investigates-jupiter-wind-dynamics 

  I review star projectors for a living and this early Black Friday deal is one of the best I've seen all year.  

 This star projector easily competes with the most expensive models, and with a further Black Friday saving, now's the time to snap one up. 

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https://www.space.com/early-black-friday-deal-star-projector-pococo-galaxy-save-38 

  'Loki' season 2 episode 6 review: Finding a glorious purpose 

 The sixth and final episode of Loki season 2 wraps up a fantastic character arc and literally gives the Marvel Cinematic Universe a second chance. 

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https://www.space.com/loki-season-2-episode-6-review 

  Black Friday beginner drone on sale — save $60 on the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo 

 This is our top pick of best beginner drones — today, you can get the drone, additional batteries, a two-way charging hub, a shoulder bag, and more, for less! 

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https://www.space.com/early-black-friday-drone-deal-dji-mini-3 

  A newly discovered comet will shine bright in the Hercules constellation tonight. Here's how to see it 

 The comet C/2023 H2 (Lemmon) will reach peak brightness on Friday, Nov. 10, illuminating the sky and possibly becoming visible with the naked eye. 

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https://www.space.com/comet-c2023-h2-lemmon-perigee-nov-2023 

  'The Marvels' review: A chaotic cosmic headache 

 Marvel Studios' latest movie, The Marvels, exhibits all the symptoms of a rusty creative process. Despite some sparse bursts of charm, it lacks quality control. 

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https://www.space.com/the-marvels-review 

  US military gives Lockheed Martin $33.7 million to develop nuclear spacecraft 

 The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory just awarded $33.7 million to Lockheed Martin to help 'mature high-power nuclear electric power and propulsion technologies and spacecraft design.' 

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https://www.space.com/space-nuclear-power-tech-lockheed-martin-jetson-contract 

  Safety, not speed, should be the priority in launch mishap probes, FAA advisory group says 

 With more space launches than ever, industry wants a way to speed up licensing after mishaps. But safety must come first, say members of a Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee say. 

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https://www.space.com/space-mishap-safety-first-faa-advisory-committee 

  Detecting alien life might be easier if we hunt for 'Jurassic worlds.' Here's why 

 "If they're out there, this analysis lets us figure out where they could be living." 

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https://www.space.com/dinosaur-era-earth-clues-search-for-alien-life 

  Annular solar eclipse 2023: Live updates 

 Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023. 

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https://www.space.com/news/live/solar-eclipse-live-updates 

  Space telescope images star on new ESA-endorsed Swatch watches 

 Now you can select your favorite swath of the universe and display it on it your wrist, thanks to a new collaboration between Swatch and the European Space Agency. 

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https://www.space.com/swatch-x-you-esa-space-telescope-designs 

  Atlas V rocket launches Amazon's 1st 2 internet satellites to orbit (video) 

 The first two prototypes for Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite-internet constellation took flight today (Oct. 6), lifting off atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. 

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https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-launches-first-two-project-kuiper-satellites-amazon 

  NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates 

 NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here. 

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https://www.space.com/news/live/nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission-updates 

  Loki season 2 episode 1 review: A new hope for Marvel in the TV realm 

 Loki returns with a season premiere full of exposition and set-ups that still manages to make us care and remind us of the great times. 

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https://www.space.com/mavel-loki-season-2-episode-1-review 

  The night sky twinkles inside new book, 'Diamonds Everywhere,' by astronomer Tom Kerss 

 Gaze into the cosmos with this new must-have for your astrophotography bookshelf. 

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https://www.space.com/diamonds-everywhere-collins-publishing 

  Disney debuts NASA Perseverance Mars rover tracks at EPCOT's Mission: SPACE 

 NASA's Perseverance rover may have taken a brief detour to Walt Disney World in Florida. Guests visiting EPCOT can now come across a tread like that left by the six-wheeled rover. 

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https://www.space.com/disney-epcot-mission-space-perseverance-mars-rover-tracks 

  Earth will experience 2 eclipses this month. Here's what you need to know 

 October sees both a partial lunar eclipse and a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse, although seeing them both in person will require a good deal of travel. 

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https://www.space.com/eclipse-solar-lunar-october-2023 

  SpaceX's Starship has 'decent chance' of success on upcoming flight, Elon Musk says 

 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said his company is ready for the next flight of Starship. In a new keynote address, he talked about what comes next, and how the system will ready SpaceX for future Mars exploration. 

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https://www.space.com/spacex-elon-musk-starship-expectations-second-flight 

  This Hubble Space Telescope galaxy image could help reveal how stars are born (photo) 

 If we can understand how stars form, perhaps we can understand how planets do, too. 

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https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-galaxy-stars-born 

  New collectible pin buttons depict 'For All Mankind' space mission patches 

 With the return of 'For All Mankind quickly approaching, now is the time to 'button up' for the alternate space history series' journey to Mars. Fortunately, Icon Heroes has exactly what you need. 

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https://www.space.com/icon-heroes-for-all-mankind-patch-buttons 

  NASA's Mars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI 

 There is a better way to bring artificial intelligence into workplaces. I know, because I've seen it, as a sociologist who works with NASA's robotic spacecraft teams. 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-rovers-inspire-ethical-ai 

  New wristwatch bridges Apollo to Artemis with touch of real moon dust 

 There is an allure to moon dust. Just like its unique adhesive properties, causing it to stick to everything it touches, it tends to draw the attention of everyone who sees it. 

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https://www.space.com/colmacarthur-lunar1622-moon-dust-watch 

  Orbital 'parking spots' could help prevent satellite traffic jams 

 Engineers suggest giving satellites launched into space a designated 'parking spot' to prevent accidents and make space more equitable. 

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https://www.space.com/orbital-parking-spots-prevent-satellite-collisions 

  'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 8 review: A finale that sticks the landing without flourish 

 The final episode of Ahsoka's first season doesn't take a whole lot of risks and leaves many doors open, but it's the conclusion you were looking for. 

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https://www.space.com/ahsoka-season-1-episode-8-review 

  Celestron EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers Solar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse Glasses Observing Kit review 

 These two great value packages include essential eye protection and exhaustive guides to the two upcoming solar eclipses in North America.  

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https://www.space.com/celestron-eclipsmart-2x-power-viewers-and-solar-eclipse-glasses-kit-review 

  The Space Force should safeguard US interests on the moon (op-ed)  

 While the Pentagon sees the Space Force as a tool to fight the last war here on Earth, its leaders must prepare for its real role in space, on the moon and beyond. 

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https://www.space.com/space-force-safeguard-us-interests-moon 

  Supernova in James Webb Space Telescope image could help solve one of the universe's biggest mysteries 

 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a distant supernova that appears three times in the same photo. The new observations could help solve one of the universe's biggest inconsistencies.  

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-ancient-supernova-mystery 

  Brilliant Harvest Moon, the last supermoon of 2023, wows stargazers around the world (photos) 

 The final supermoon of the year, the Harvest Moon of September, gave skywatchers the final lunar thrill of the season.  

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https://www.space.com/harvest-moon-2023-last-supermoon-wows-skywatchers-photos 

  The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when) 

 The only planet that continues 'out of the loop' in October is Mars, which will remain out of sight, too near the vicinity of the sun to be seen right through the end of the year.    

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https://www.space.com/33619-visible-planets-guide.html 

  FAA closes investigation of Blue Origin launch failure 

 The Federal Aviation Administration has finished investigating the failure suffered by Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital vehicle on Sept. 12, 2022. 

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https://www.space.com/faa-closes-investigation-blue-origin-launch-failure 

  Artemis 2 moon rocket now has all 4 powerful engines on board (photo) 

 The Artemis 2 moon rocket's core stage now has all four of its RS-25 engines mounted in place. It's a big milestone for the mission as it sails toward a launch in late 2024. 

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https://www.space.com/artemis-2-moon-mission-space-launch-system-engines-core-stage