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Feb 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Vulcan Rocket: Space Force Approval Hiccups

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has been patiently waiting for the US Space Force's green light for its Vulcan rocket. The plan was to launch a military mission on the rocket last year. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the Space Force's certification process has not been complete. Meanw

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

2032 Asteroid Impact: What Are the Chances?

What are the odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been keeping tabs on asteroid 2024 YR4, initially detected on December 27, 2024. The odds of a collision have shifted from 1. 3% to 2. 2%, as of February 10. These fluctuations are quit

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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Sky Show: Starlink Satellites Launch Rescheduled

The skies above Southern California were filled with excitement. A Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled for a Sunday evening launch, Feb 9th, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. But wait for it! The launch was delayed until Monday, Feb 10th, 2025. The new takeoff time was 3:4

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Roscosmos: New Boss Takes Steps in Space

Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption sc

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Space Rock 2024 YR4: What's the Real Danger?

On December 27, 2024, astronomers in Chile spotted a new asteroid. It was a big deal because this asteroid, now called 2024 YR4, could potentially hit Earth. This is a scary thought, but it's a fact that we need to keep in mind. The asteroid is roughly 40 to 100 meters across. This means it's not sm

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Launch Viewing 101: How to Watch SpaceX's Next Starlink Satellite Delivery

When it comes to viewing a rocket launch, SpaceX sure knows how to give the public a show. What can you expect to see when the Falcon 9 rocket takes off on Sunday? Right away, the launch time isn't set in stone. It is planned for 4:03 p. m. , but this depends on the weather. It is not a one-time ch

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Power Shift in DC - Elon Musk's Quiet Rise

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has quietly infiltrated Washington's corridors of power. This time, it is not just the tech industry or aerospace making headlines but the political scene as well. Musk's involvement with the White House is raising concerns within the political class about tr

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mountain High, But How Green is it?

A deep look into the quality of farming in China's Heilongjiang Province shows a lot of progress and challenges. Building farming practices that benefit the environment and make sure everyone gets a share requires over twenty years of efforts. From 2013 to 2022, Heilongjiang has seen an upward tre

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Axial Spondyloarthritis: How Your Life Affects Your Health

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory condition that affects the spine and joints. It's not just about your body it's also about where you live, who you are, and how you live. This condition doesn't just show up randomly, it has a story behind it and that story is very complex.

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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Move to the Cloud?

Apple's potential entry into the business productivity market is an exciting prospect. Google has been a major player in this space for almost 20 years, starting with Google Apps for Your Domain in 2006. This service allowed businesses to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own

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