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Navy Satellite set to ride on milestone Atlas-Centaur launch Tuesday

The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin are ready to launch the third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite, MUOS-3, on Tuesday, Jan. 20 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The launch...

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Space Station Flyover

See the International Space Station! As the third brightest object in the sky the space station is easy to see if you know when to look up. This is the most current list of upcoming sighting...

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SpaceX DSCOVR Launch rescheduled for Tuesday

The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) now is scheduled to launch at 6:05 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 10 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9...

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SpaceX plans third DSCOVR launch on Wednesday

Photo credit: Space.com SpaceX is hoping the third time’s the charm on today’s launch .  DSCOVR’s liftoff was scheduled for this past Sunday, but a problem with the Air Force’s radar tracking system...

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Updated Dates Announced for Space Station U.S. Spacewalks

The mirror like visor of NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman reflects NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore during their Oct. 15, 2014 spacewalk outside the International Space Station. They are in the process of...

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SpaceX conducts static test fire in preparation of Sunday’s dual satellite...

Photo credit: SpaceXSpaceX successfully completed a static fire test of the aerospace firm’s Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket that will be used to launch a pair of satellites on Sunday March 1. The test was...

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SpaceX Dragon Rocket To Attempt Launch Tuesday

Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett After yesterday’s weather issues, we are back up again today for another attempt for the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket today at 4:10 pm.  This particular rocket will launch the...

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When to watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower this week

For “stargazers” the Lyrid meteor shower peaks the mornings of April 22 and 23. This is an annual event featuring 10 to 20 meteors an hour that can be seen with the naked eye. The Lyrid meteor shower...

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Throttle Issue Blamed for SpaceX Failed Landing Attempt

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk has confirmed a throttle issue was the cause of failed landing attempt of a Falcon 9 first stage last week, and that it plans to make another landing attempt in June....

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Atlas 5 Rocket Poised For Launch Today

A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket will launch the AFSPC 5 mission for the U.S. Air Force.  Updated launch time is now 1st window from 11:05 to 11:15am. The second launch window will run from...

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