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SpaceX launches four civilians into orbit on historic Inspiration4 flight

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SpaceX launches four civilians into orbit on historic Inspiration4 flight

(SpaceX)

SpaceX made history Sept. 15 with the successful launch of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit with a team of non-professional astronauts.

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China's space station crew to return to Earth on Friday

China's three astronauts are set to return home on Friday after two spacewalks and setting a new national record for longest crewed spaceflight mission.

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Spaceflight

Sian Proctor makes history with Inspiration4 as first-ever Black female spacecraft pilot

(John Kraus/Inspiration4)

"I have this opportunity to not only accomplish my dream, but also inspire the next generation of women of color and girls of color," Sian Proctor said.

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Private astronauts are not 'space tourists' (op-ed)

SpaceX's Inspiration4 all-civilian space mission is more than a joy ride.

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SpaceX's Inspiration4 launch boosts population of space to record-breaking 14

Earth orbit has never been so crowded. The launch of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission last night (Sept. 15) brought the population of the final frontier to 14, one more than the previous high.

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Science & Astronomy

This year's giant Antarctic ozone hole probably due to climate change

(Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, ECMWF)

This year's Antarctic ozone hole is already among the 25% largest in recorded history and is still growing.

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Australian wildfires release CO2 and cause vast algal blooms

Wildfires can't burn the ocean, but here's how they're connected.

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SpaceX

SpaceX shows off Inspiration4's amazing view of Earth and new dome window

(SpaceX)

This SpaceX window is going to get quite a workout over the next few days by the all-civilian Inspiration4 crew.

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Inspiration4 'space puppy' doubles as zero-g indicator and fundraiser

The astronauts of SpaceX's Inspiration4 civilian spaceflight used a plush puppy toy named Jude, complete with spacesuit, as their zero-g indicator to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Center.

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Skywatching

The moon will visit Saturn and Jupiter this week in skywatching doubleheader

(SkySafari app)

On Thursday (Sept. 16), it will be the turn of what many consider to be the most beautiful of all telescopic objects, the ringed planet Saturn. The following night, the colossus of the solar system, mighty Jupiter, will take the spotlight.

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SkySafari 6 Pro review

SkySafari 6 Pro is an excellent and extensive stargazing app for those looking to dive deeper into astronomy, providing in-depth audio tours and a vast amount of information where you can learn about the history, mythology, and science of the universe in a few clicks.

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Star Wars

'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' is getting a remake and there's a new trailer

(PlayStation)

The role-playing Star Wars game, which was originally released in 2003, is in development as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and will also be available on PC.

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