Astronomy news

• SpaceX aims to launch 144 missions next year

  18-10-2023 23:20 via space.com
  
  SpaceX hopes to launch 100 missions this year and ramp its cadence up to 144 flights in 2024, a company representative said during a Senate hearing on Wednesday (Oct. 18).
  
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• NBC's 'Quantum Leap' hops back in time to investigate UFOs in this week's spooky episode

  18-10-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  A review of this week's 'Quantum Leap' episode, 'Closure Encounters,' which takes Ben Song back to 1949 New Mexico to investigate UFO sightings.
  
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• India wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2040

  18-10-2023 22:30 via space.com
  
  India plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2040 and build a space station by 2035, officials announced on Tuesday (Oct. 17).
  
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• Space history and future leap off the screen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center

  18-10-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  Guests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center can now see a space shuttle launch, a SpaceX Starship land on the moon and astronauts walk on the surface of Mars, all before they enter the visitor complex.
  
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• Canada to launch new satellites to monitor climate change, gather military data

  18-10-2023 21:54 via space.com
  
  The Canadian government promises it will get new satellites into space soon to extend its famous Radarsat series for Canada's Earth observation needs, climate change and Arctic military surveillance.
  
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• 'Astronaut archaeology' could improve space station design. Here's how

  18-10-2023 21:30 via space.com
  
  New mysteries aboard the International Space Station came to light during a space archaeology project tracking crew use of key spaces. Cake frosting, pegboards and dry wipes all came under scrutiny for better space habitat design.
  
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• How AI-powered lasers could help with space debris

  18-10-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  A network of space-based lasers could help nudge debris away from collision courses with the International Space Station, according to new research.
  
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• AI-powered lasers could zap space debris away from collision courses

  18-10-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  A network of space-based lasers could help nudge debris away from collision courses with the International Space Station, according to new research.
  
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• Jupiter's volcanic moon Io looks stunning in new Juno probe photos

  18-10-2023 20:30 via space.com
  
  NASA's Juno spacecraft photographed Jupiter's moon Io during an Oct. 15 flyby, showing its tortured, volcanically-active surface.
  
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• New 'galactic atlas' offers stunning details of 400,000 galaxies near the Milky Way

  18-10-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The new Siena Galaxy Atlas is an information gold mine for astronomers and a free gallery of galaxy portraits for the public.
  
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• 22 Oct 2023 (4 days away): Venus at dichotomy

  18-10-2023 19:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• Hubble Telescope captures the bright core of a loosely wound spiral galaxy (photo)

  18-10-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  An intermediate spiral galaxy, called IC 5332, was photographed face-on by the Hubble Space Telescope, capturing the galaxy’s large, circular structure and winding spiral arms glittering with stars.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (Yesterday): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (9 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (8 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (7 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (6 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (5 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (46 minutes ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (4 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (4 days ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (3 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (3 days ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (23 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (22 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (21 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (20 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (2 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (2 days ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (19 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (18 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (17 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (16 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (15 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (14 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (13 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (12 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (11 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (10 hours ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (1 hour ago): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (3 minutes away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 18:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• A massive 'zombie' star is rampaging away from its home cluster

  18-10-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  A long-dead white dwarf star is running away from Hyades star cluster — and it could help astronomers solve a number of cosmic mysteries.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (54 minutes away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 17:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• Welding issues stall Artemis 2 moon rocket's assembly, but 2024 mission still on track: report

  18-10-2023 17:00 via space.com
  
  Welding issues are holding up a part of the Artemis 2 moon rocket's core stage assembly, a report suggests. But NASA and contractor Boeing continue to build the powerful booster for its 2024 mission.
  
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• 22 Oct 2023 (4 days away): Comet 2P/Encke passes perihelion

  18-10-2023 16:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Comet 2P/Encke makes its closest approach to the Sun.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (1 hour away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  18-10-2023 16:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Antares

  18-10-2023 16:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Antares

  18-10-2023 16:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Antares

  18-10-2023 16:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (7 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Antares

  18-10-2023 16:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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