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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Next Decade in Space: Moon, Mars, Asteroids, and Jupiter

China's space exploration plans for the next decade include some exciting destinations. They've already collected samples from the far side of the moon, and now they're looking at Mars, asteroids, and even Jupiter. The samples from the moon's far side are different from those from the near side, whi

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Oct 16 2024SCIENCE

Why's the Moon Big Tonight? Catch October's Supermoon

It's not every day that the moon looks this big and bright. This month, we're getting a special treat: October's supermoon. This is the closest supermoon of the year, sitting a cool 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometers) away from Earth. You might notice it looks even bigger than the supermoons we had i

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Oct 16 2024SCIENCE

The Lunar Fashion Show: Prada Meets NASA's New Spacesuit

Get ready for a fashion show like no other! NASA's commercial partner, Axiom Space, just unveiled the final design of its new lunar spacesuits. These aren't your grandparents' Apollo suits. They're sleek, white, and designed with help from the luxury brand Prada. The suits are packed with cool featu

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Big Rig Reaches Milestone as NASA Preps for Moon Trip

NASA's massive crawler-transporter, used to move heavy launch equipment, just hit a big mileage goal. This happened while they were moving the mobile launcher back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The mobile launcher had been tested and upgraded at the launch pad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis I

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Sep 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

PlayStation Unveils a Treasure Trove of Games: State of Play 2024

PlayStation fans, rejoice! Sony's latest State of Play showcase has dropped, packed with over 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world. Clocking in at just 30 minutes, this event is a quick-paced highlight reel, but don't worry if you miss something - we've got you covered. Fro

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Sep 19 2024SCIENCE

Harvest Moon Spectacle: A Rare Double Treat

As the moon rose over the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro on Tuesday night, it was accompanied by a rare celestial phenomenon - a partial lunar eclipse. The skies lit up with a double treat, as a harvest supermoon and partial lunar eclipse put on a show for viewers. But what makes a harvest super

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Sep 19 2024SCIENCE

A Cosmic Spectacle: The Last Night's Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

As the world basked in the glow of the full Harvest Moon, an extraordinary celestial event took place on September 17, 2024. The Supermoon lunar eclipse, visible to over 50% of the world's population, thrilled skywatchers worldwide. This rare phenomenon, where the moon passed through Earth's darkest

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Sep 19 2024SCIENCE

Lunar Eclipse: A Bite Out of the Moon

A Bite Out of the Moon: Understanding Partial Lunar Eclipses The night sky can be a wondrous and awe-inspiring sight, but sometimes it can also be puzzling. Imagine gazing up at the moon, only to notice that a bite has been taken out of it. This striking phenomenon is not caused by a hungry monster

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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

The Moon's Bite: A Harvest of Celestial Delights

As September's full harvest moon rises in the night sky, a rare celestial event will unfold - a partial lunar eclipse. For about an hour, the moon will appear as if it's missing a bite, thanks to Earth's shadow cast over its surface. But this is no ordinary eclipse; it's an opportunity to observe th

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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

Moonstruck: The Cosmic Celebration of the Supermoon Eclipse

The stars are aligning for a celestial spectacle that will captivate moon enthusiasts across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. This Tuesday, a rare event will unfold as the full moon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, offering a unique opportunity to witness the moon's surface p

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