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SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

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• Satellites

SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

Space.com July 7, 2023

Staggering growth in Starlink collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past six months is sparking concerns over the long-term...

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Astronaut shares stunning view of July’s supermoon from space (photo)

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• Science & Astronomy

Astronaut shares stunning view of July’s supermoon from space (photo)

Space.com July 7, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi of the United Arab Emirates took this stunning photo of the July 3,...

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SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites ‘leak’ so much radiation that it’s hurting radio astronomy, scientists say

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• Science & Astronomy

SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites ‘leak’ so much radiation that it’s hurting radio astronomy, scientists say

Space.com July 7, 2023

Hum from onboard electronics that power SpaceX’s internet-beaming Starlink satellites may disturb radio astronomy observations, a new...

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India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14 (video, photos)

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• Launch

India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14 (video, photos)

Space.com July 7, 2023

India is getting its next moon mission ready for liftoff. The robotic lunar lander and rover that...

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James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

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• Science & Astronomy

James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

Space.com July 7, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole to date....

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Director Valerie Weiss on her engrossing ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ courtroom drama (exclusive)

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• Entertainment

Director Valerie Weiss on her engrossing ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ courtroom drama (exclusive)

Space.com July 7, 2023

“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” just soared into its second season on Paramount+ last month, and the...

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What would it be like to walk on an asteroid? Scientists explain (video)

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• Science & Astronomy

What would it be like to walk on an asteroid? Scientists explain (video)

Space.com July 7, 2023

In September 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, made history when it slammed into an...

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Say goodbye to Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket with these stunning final launch photos

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• Launch

Say goodbye to Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket with these stunning final launch photos

Space.com July 7, 2023

The most dependable rocket in Europe’s spaceflight history has sung its swan song. The final launch of...

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Hungry black hole ‘switches on’ as astronomers watch in surprise

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• Science & Astronomy

Hungry black hole ‘switches on’ as astronomers watch in surprise

Space.com July 7, 2023

One of the brightest transient events is the result of a supermassive black hole beginning to feast...

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Mars and Venus leave the night sky this month. Here’s how to say goodbye

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• Science & Astronomy

Mars and Venus leave the night sky this month. Here’s how to say goodbye

Space.com July 7, 2023

July marks the final month of evening visibility of two bright planets. They are: Mars, which was...

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