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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Continues Drifting, Crosses Prime Meridian

By Stephanie Pappas

https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-north-passes-prime-meridian.html

"Earth's magnetic north pole, which has been wandering faster than expected in recent years, has now crossed the prime meridian."

 

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Planetary Confusion — Why Astronomers Keep Changing What It Means to Be A Planet

By Christopher Palma

https://www.space.com/planetary-con...ep-changing-what-it-means-to-be-a-planet.html

"As an astronomer, the question I hear the most is why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? More than 10 years ago, astronomers famously voted to change Pluto's classification. But the question still comes up."

 

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The Most Energetic Flashes of Light in the Universe Produce Deadly Nuclear Reactions

By Paul Sutter

Don't get anywhere near these gamma-ray bursts.

https://www.space.com/gamma-ray-bursts-are-deadlier-than-thought.html

"Gamma-ray bursts are among the most powerful events in the universe, ignited when stars die in massive explosions or when they merge in … massive explosions."

 

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Planetary Confusion — Why Astronomers Keep Changing What It Means to Be A Planet

By Christopher Palma

https://www.space.com/planetary-con...ep-changing-what-it-means-to-be-a-planet.html

"As an astronomer, the question I hear the most is why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? More than 10 years ago, astronomers famously voted to change Pluto's classification. But the question still comes up."

PLUTO is NOT a planet.

PLUTO is a DOG.

 

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Astronaut Christina Koch Breaks Record for Longest Space Mission by a Woman

By Robert Z. Pearlman

https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-breaks-female-spaceflight-record.html

 

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Satellites Show Glaciers Rapidly Shrinking from Climate Change

By Elizabeth Howell 3 days ago

https://www.space.com/satellites-show-rapidly-shrinking-glaciers.html

 

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The 100 Best Space Photos of 2019

By Hanneke Weitering - Space.com Associate Editor, Christine Lunsford a day ago
The year 2019 was an amazing one for space photography.

The year 2019 was an amazing one for space photography. From rocket launches to the northern lights, cosmic views dazzled us as the year made its annual trip around the sun.
Here are 100 of our favorite space images from the last 365 days to get you pumped up for the year 2020 in space!

https://www.space.com/100-best-space-photos-2019.html

 

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An Astronaut Got a Blood Clot in Space. Here's How Doctors on Earth Fixed It.

By Leonard David 3 days ago

"An unidentified astronaut aboard the International Space Station had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — or blood clot — in the jugular vein of their neck, according to a new case study."

https://www.space.com/astronaut-suffers-blood-clot-on-space-station.html

 

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The Hubble Telescope Turns 30 This Year. Here's How Astronomers Will Celebrate.

By Meghan Bartels 5 hours ago

https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-nasa-30th-anniversary-plans.html

 

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There May Be Active Volcanoes on Venus: New Evidence

By Charles Q. Choi 3 days ago

They may have erupted in the last few years!

https://www.space.com/venus-may-have-active-volcanoes-new-evidence.html

 

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Will Bright Star Betelgeuse Finally Explode? A Look at the Dimming Red Giant in Orion's Shoulder

By Chelsea Gohd 3 days ago

It can't hurt to look up at the night sky just in case.

https://www.space.com/dimming-star-betelgeuse-red-giant-could-explode-supernova.html

 

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Why SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Caught Astronomers Off Guard

By Mike Wall

Nobody knew they'd be this bright.

https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-megaconstellation-surprise-astronomers.html

 

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NASA's 1st SLS Megarocket Core Loaded Onto Barge Ahead of Key Engine Test

By Mike Wall

The rocket core is headed to Mississippi for a "green run" test.

https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-core-stage-barge-rollout-photos.html

 

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800,000 Years Ago, a Meteor Slammed Into Earth. Scientists Just Found the Crater.

By Mindy Weisberger

Scientists knew the impact happened; they just didn't know where.

https://www.space.com/hidden-impact-crater-laos.html

 

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Top-secret UFO files could 'gravely damage' US national security if released, Navy says

By Brandon Specktor

The truth is out there… but you're still not allowed to see it.

https://www.space.com/navy-confirms-secret-ufo-video.html

 

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The first cookies baked in space are back on Earth!

By Chelsea Gohd

"Following a ride home on a SpaceX Dragon capsule last week, the first food to be baked in space (a batch of cookies, of course) has landed back on Earth."

https://www.space.com/first-space-cookies-zero-g-oven-on-earth.html

 

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I rode the 'Lunar Rover' from 'Ad Astra' and it was awesome (video)

By Chelsea Gohd

Seriously ... it was awesome.

"Out in the desert in New Mexico, in the dusty terrain bordering a commercial spaceport, I got the chance to take a wild ride in a "lunar rover.""

https://www.space.com/ad-astra-lunar-rover-ride-spaceport-america-video.html

 

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This is from Spaceweather.com

"A MAGNETIC EXPLOSION ON EARTH'S DOORSTEP: Yes, there are explosions in Earth’s magnetic field. They happen all the time. Gusts of solar wind press against Earth’s magnetosphere, squeezing lines of magnetic force together. The lines criss-cross and reconnect, literally exploding and propelling high energy particles toward Earth. Auroras are the afterglow of this process."

https://www.spaceweather.com/

 

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SpaceX's Crew Dragon abort test was 'picture-perfect,' Elon Musk says

By Amy Thompson
Crew Dragon could carry astronauts for the first time in just a few months.

https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-abort-elon-musk-reaction.html

 

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Lego is launching an International Space Station model for sale

By Robert Z. Pearlman

https://www.space.com/lego-international-space-station-set-launches-february-2020.html