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The Launchpad
Northrop Grumman will launch a Cygnus cargo ship to the space station today. Here's how to watch live.
NASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (Aug. 10), and you can watch the action live online. 
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Scientists are using infrared to better explore Jupiter's moon Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system.
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Spaceflight
Watch astronauts hold their own Summer Olympics in space with zero-g synchronized swimming and more
Astronauts on the International Space Station held their own summer Olympics in orbit over the weekend with a cosmic closing ceremony that capped days of weightless synchronized swimming, sharpshooting and even a new sport: "no-handball."
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NASA and Northrop Grumman say that everything is looking good for the launch of a Cygnus cargo capsule later today (Aug. 10). Here's what to know.
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Science & Astronomy
Powerful X-ray burst from black hole ripples through galactic dust in new NASA image
NASA has released a new image of ripples in dust clouds created by an unexpected black hole X-ray burst observed in 2015. 
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A new NASA video showcases the whirring symphony of stars in our cosmic neighborhood. 
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SpaceX
SpaceX to scoop up Swarm Technologies for satellite internet project
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SpaceX plans to acquire one of its competitors for broadband satellites — Swarm Technologies — as it continues to grow its Starlink megaconstellation.
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Skywatching
Perseid meteor shower 2021 webcasts: How to watch the 'shooting stars' live online
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If you aren't able to go outside and enjoy the annual Perseid meteor shower at its peak this week, or you want to learn more about the science of shooting stars, there are lots of webcasts coming to tell you more.
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Star Trek
Playmobil unveils epic Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 playset
Playmobil is going boldly where it's never gone before. In a first for the German playset maker, Playmobil is launching an epic new replica of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek" on Sept. 8 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the sci-fi franchise's TV debut. 
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 Set your phasers to tabletop fun, "Star Trek" fans. British entertainment publisher Modiphius Entertainment has announced seven (yes, seven!) new additions to the "Star Trek Adventures" tabletop role-playing game, including a world first. 
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"Star Trek" fans will soon be able to live long and prosper in good health with Factory Entertainment's latest collectible, a prop replica set of Dr. Crusher's medical kit from "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
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