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The newly discovered object, 2026 ED138, could be among the largest worlds ever found past Neptune. If confirmed, it would be the sixth dwarf planet recognized in our solar system.
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Here's what's launching Oct. 26–Nov. 1: ISRO launches its NVS-03 navigation satellite on a GSLV Mk II from Sriharikota, while SpaceX flies two Starlink missions and a U.S. Space Force mission from California.
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A 1,100-mile-long ice cloud forms near the martian volcano Arsia Mons every morning. New simulations suggest it’s built by a process long confined to theory.
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Here's what's launching Oct. 19–25: JAXA launches its Martian Moons eXploration mission from Tanegashima, Rocket Lab returns to New Zealand, and China lines up four launches amid a busy week for SpaceX.
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Learn the basics of the celestial coordinate system, like right ascension and declination, for accurate stargazing.
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Mostly successful debut of company’s largest rocket yet represents a key step toward grander ambitions.
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Company must now complete a mishap investigation or receive an FAA return to flight determination.
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SpaceX resumed operations Friday, but Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket may take more time to return to action.
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From Astronomy RSS Feed: Solar activity determines how fast space junk falls to Earth
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From Astronomy Magazine: SpaceX’s most powerful Starship yet is cleared for launch