satellites
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Elusive Planet Nine could be surrounded by hot moons, and that's how we'd find itThe mysterious Planet Nine may have up to 20 moons that could be superheated by the hypothetical planet's gravitational pull, making them easy to spot.
By Harry Baker Published
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17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica, likely hidden for millennia, is perfectly intactOn a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers discovered five perfectly-preserved meteorites that have likely been hiding beneath the ice for thousands of years.
By Harry Baker Published
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Tonga eruption’s towering plume was the tallest in recorded historyResearchers have accurately measured the height of the eruption plume from the undersea volcano that erupted in Tonga in January. The results confirm that it is the tallest of its kind ever recorded.
By Harry Baker Published
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Spy Satellite Images Uncover Staggering Mount Everest Ice LossDeclassified spy-satellite photos show that the glaciers near Mount Everest are shrinking more than expected.
By Mindy Weisberger Last updated
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Russian military could target satellites in Ukraine conflict, NRO chief warns: reportCommercial and government satellites could be targets of the Russian military as it seeks advantage in Ukraine, the head of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office said.
By Mike Wall Published
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket spotted from space before and after epic 105-satellite launch (images)SpaceX has some nice before-and-after photos to mark the 10th launch of one of its Falcon 9 rockets, thanks to a satisfied customer.
By Mike Wall Published
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10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021From the number of bubbles in a typical glass of beer to the weight of all the coronavirus particles circulating in the world, here are 10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Plasma wind tunnel annihilates satellite model in atmospheric reentry testSatellite parts that melt away during reentry reduce the risk of space debris impacts on Earth, a new video demonstrates.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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How do tiny pieces of space junk cause incredible damage?Space junk moves at 10 times the speed of a bullet from an average gun.
By Isobel Whitcomb Published
