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SpaceX Dragon cargo ship returns to Earth

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The Launchpad

SpaceX Dragon cargo ship returns to Earth with experiments aboard

(NASA/Shane Kimbrough via Twitter)

SpaceX's Dragon CRS-23 capsule, carrying 4,600 lbs. (2,900 kilograms) of experiments and more, will splash down tonight after a month at the International Space Station. The image above is NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough's farewell view before undocking.

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9 satellites launching on Japanese rocket tonight

The Epsilon rocket lifts off at 8:51 p.m. EDT (0051 GMT on Oct. 1) to carry the Rapid Innovative Payload Demonstration Satellite 2, or RAISE 2 for short, and eight tagalong spacecraft to orbit for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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Spaceflight

FAA clears Virgin Galactic to start flying again

(Virgin Galactic)

Virgin Galactic has been cleared for liftoff once more now that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has wrapped up a six-week inquiry into a July 11 passenger test flight of the VSS Unity suborbital space plane.

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William Shatner releases new album, may reach space with Blue Origin

Actor William Shatner, known in every corner of the galaxy as Captain James T. Kirk from "Star Trek," has a new album out and he may be planning a trip to space. The 90-year-old actor would be the oldest person to reach space.

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Science & Astronomy

Vanishing ice is warping Earth's crust

(Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The melting of Earth's polar ice is warping the planet's crust. This shape change is subtle, but it occurs many hundreds of miles away from the ice sheets. Researchers may be able to monitor the shift as part of research to understand how climate change will affect sea level

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Our climate projections for 2500 show an Earth that is alien to humans

While some climate projections do look past 2100, these longer-term projections aren't being factored into mainstream climate adaptation and environmental decision-making today. This is surprising because people born now will only be in their 70s by 2100. What will the world look like for their children and grandchildren?

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Technology

North Korea tests new hypersonic weapon: reports

(Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

North Korea is apparently getting into the hypersonic arms race. The nuclear-armed nation conducted a test launch Tuesday (Sept. 28) of a new "hypersonic missile" called Hwasong-8, state-run outlet KCNA reported on Wednesday.

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Skywatching

How to edit photos in Lightroom

(Kimberley Lane)

When it comes to editing your space images, many beginner photographers struggle knowing which tools to use and how much editing to do. Knowing what each editing tool does can transform your editing process and really help you get the best out of your image. As most photographers use Lightroom to edit their photos, we've compiled a quick guide on how to edit photos in Lightroom.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements review

Is Adobe Photoshop Elements the right space photo editor for you? We unpack the 2021 version to discover the fun and useful new features powered by advanced machine learning.

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Entertainment

Firefly streaming guide: Watch Firefly & Serenity online

(Universal Pictures)

There are few things better than Firefly. The space-western drama has won the heart of many a sci-fi fan with its galactic action and witty dialogue. But how can you watch it? Welcome to the best Firefly streaming guide in the 'Verse.

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