Comet Neowise has made its closest pass on Earth, giving sky watchers around the world the best chance of seeing the celestial visitor. It is one of the few comets of this century that can be seen with the naked eye, and has been visible throughout the month of July. …
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a warning about a “potentially dangerous” asteroid that would cross planet Earth today. Called 2020 ND, the asteroid is estimated to be 480 feet, even larger than the London Eye. 2020 ND currently travels at a speed of 48,000 kilometers per …
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The United States and the United Kingdom accused Russia of testing an anti-satellite weapon in space, in the latest sign that a space-based arms race is heating up. General John Raymond, head of the new US Space Force, said the alleged test of a projectile, conducted on July 15, was …
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If you haven’t seen Comet NEOWISE yet, time is running out. Although the comet will be closer to Earth tonight (Thursday night), it is actually already weaker than last week because it has been away from the sun since the beginning of the month. It is still visible to the …
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A powerful Long March 5 rocket took off Thursday with a Chinese orbiter, lander, and rover on a seven-month trip to Mars, the second of three high-risk missions on the Red Planet and one that, if successful, It will put China on the front lines of interplanetary exploration. China did …
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