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WATCH: Asteroid hits earth in spectacular fashion

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WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled

Mars will disappear behind the moon on 8 December.
Lifestyle

Here’s how to see Mars disappear behind the Moon on 8 December

Asteroid
Lifestyle

WATCH: Asteroid hits earth in spectacular fashion

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News

WATCH: Huge chunk of SUN has broken off- scientists left baffled

Mars will disappear behind the moon on 8 December.
Lifestyle

Here’s how to see Mars disappear behind the Moon on 8 December

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Space

Neowise is the brightest comet seen from Earth since 1996

By Mike Simpson19-07-2020 19:29

Professional astronomers and amateur stargazers are in seventh heaven as Comet Neowise zips through our cosmic neighbourhood.

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Space

Sandstorms and snowfall: NASA shares beautiful pictures of SA’s wild weather from space [photos]

By Cheryl Kahla15-07-2020 18:26

These images were taken by NASA’s Terra-MODIS orbiting satellite.

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Space

In photos: NASA and Northrop Grumman to launch NROL-129 atop Minotaur IV rocket [live stream]

By Cheryl Kahla15-07-2020 14:53

NASA confirmed on Wednesday 15 July that the countdown is underway for the launch of Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV Rocket from Wallops Island. Watch the launch here.

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Lifestyle

What you need to know about the ‘new’ zodiac sign Ophiuchus

By Erene Roux15-07-2020 14:45

NASA has seemingly confirmed the existence of a 13th zodiac sign called Ophiuchus. Here’s what you need to know:

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Space

NASA’s Perseverance rover will scour Mars for signs of life

By AFP14-07-2020 20:20

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover follows in the tire tracks of four rovers before it, which first launched in the late 1990s.

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Space

Lunar Loo: NASA calls on inventors to create lunar gravity space toilet

By AFP27-06-2020 11:41

Everyone poops, even astronauts, who have since the early space era found ways to do their business in near-zero gravity.

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Space

NASA astronaut admits losing wrist mirror during spacewalk

By Cheryl Kahla26-06-2020 15:22

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy’s left wrist mirror detached and drifted off into space during a spacewalk on Friday 26 June 2020.

NASA appoints first woman to l
Science

NASA appoints first woman to lead human space flight

By Farrial Isaacs21-06-2020 12:00

NASA has picked Kathy Lueders to lead its Human Exploration and Operations Mission to get astronauts back to the Moon and then to Mars.

NASA Perseverance
Space

Perseverance: Competition to name NASA’s Mars 2020 rover closes

By Farrial Isaacs14-06-2020 20:00

Perseverance will seek signs of ancient life and could pave the way for a manned mission.

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Space

Make Space Great Again: Furore over Trump politicising NASA and SpaceX launch

By Cheryl Kahla05-06-2020 16:58

President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign created controversy with a video featuring the SpaceX launch. The video violated NASA’s media regulations.

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Space

Full Moon: Here’s what you need to know about June’s Strawberry Moon

By Cheryl Kahla04-06-2020 18:21

June’s Strawberry Moon will shine brightest on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

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Space

Asteroid watch: Four ‘Near-Earth Objects’ to pass by in June

By Cheryl Kahla03-06-2020 19:21

Several large objects will be passing near Earth in June, just in case 2020 was bad enough already. On 6 June 2020, Asteroid (NEO) 2020 LA will be whizzing past Earth.

NASA
Space

Meet Bob and Doug, best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission

By AFP30-05-2020 23:50

Bob and Doug met in 2000 when they began training at the space agency. They have been best friends ever since. Today, they became the first humans launched in space from American soil in nearly a decade

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Space

Watch: NASA and SpaceX launched humans into orbit aboard Crew Dragon [videos]

By Cheryl Kahla30-05-2020 22:58

More than ten million watched live as NASA and SpaceX launched astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley into space, the first crewed mission in nine years. Watch the highlights here.

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Space

Watch: NASA and SpaceX’s most anticipated rocket launch of the year [live stream]

By Cheryl Kahla30-05-2020 09:48

SpaceX and NASA confirmed that it’s all systems go for Crew Dragon’s first crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS). Here’s what you need to know.

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Space

SpaceX calls off ‘Launch America’ mission at last minute – Here’s why

By Cheryl Kahla27-05-2020 23:22

SpaceX and NASA scrubbed the Launch America mission approximately 17 minutes before liftoff; due to inclement weather. Here’s what you need to know.

NASA Spacex astronauts
Space

NASA astronauts prepare for SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule launch

By Cheryl Kahla21-05-2020 15:41

NASA and SpaceX are pressing ahead with plans to launch astronauts to space from US soil for the first time in nearly a decade on 27 May, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

asteroid Earth
Space

Watch: ‘Potentially hazardous’ Asteroid passes Earth [video]

By Cheryl Kahla30-04-2020 11:27

A ‘mall-sized’ asteroid safely zipped past Earth on Wednesday, 29 April 2020. Another asteroid passed by on Tuesday. Hectic!

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Space

Hubble Telescope releases breathtaking photos on 30th anniversary [videos]

By Cheryl Kahla24-04-2020 19:48

The Hubble Space Telescope team also created a worldwide art contest to celebrate the 30-year milestone.

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Space

Lockdown tips: Astronaut’s advice for keeping students motivated

By Cheryl Kahla24-04-2020 15:38

Retired astronaut Scott Kelly shares his wisdom for staying engaged and motivated during lockdown.

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Space

NASA announces first SpaceX crewed flight for 27 May

By AFP19-04-2020 14:19

NASA announced on on 17 April 2020, that a SpaceX rocket will send two American astronauts to the International Space Station in May, the first manned US spaceflight in nearly a decade.

SpaceX Dragon Cargo launch
Space

Watch: SpaceX to launch Dragon cargo ship for NASA mission [live stream]

By Cheryl Kahla07-03-2020 03:18

SpaceX will be launching its twentieth Commercial Resupply Services mission from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station this weekend. Watch the live stream here.

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Space

Mars 2020: NASA to announce name of new rover – Watch it live here

By Cheryl Kahla05-03-2020 13:57

The name of NASA’s next Mars rover, currently known as Mars 2020, will be unveiled during a live event on NASA Television. Here’s what you need to know.

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Space

Solar Orbiter: NASA and ESA preps Parker probe for launch [photos]

By Cheryl Kahla06-02-2020 13:14

NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing the Solar Orbiter for launch. It will snap the first-ever photos of the Sun’s poles.

Falcon 9 B1046
Space

RIP Falcon 9: SpaceX destroys rocket during Crew Dragon abort test [video]

By Cheryl Kahla20-01-2020 12:46

The Falcon 9 booster used in the test, known as B1046, has flown three times. Its fourth flight during the Crew Dragon in-flight abort test was its last. RIP Falcon 9.

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