NASA blasts off from Australian Outback in 'historic' launch
NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry.
NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry.
Space Exploration
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There's something wonderful about sitting under the night sky, watching a meteor shower play out overhead. However, observers in the southern hemisphere usually get the short end of the stick, with most of the best showers ...
Astronomy
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Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples worldwide have observed, tracked and memorized all the visible objects in the night sky.
Astronomy
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Astronomy
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Space Exploration
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Astronomy
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Astronomy
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Environment
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Environment
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Space Exploration
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