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We made it to Friday, folks!
And what a day it has already been — last night, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad in a massive fireball. Thankfully, no one seems to have been injured in the blast, but when you see the video you will see just how intense this event really was. This explosion could not just be a big setback for the company, it could have serious effects on how NASA gets its astronauts to the moon with Artemis.
Beyond this explosive recent news, we have new science behind the moons of Jupiter and Neptune, a strange new black hole result from the James Webb Space Telescope, and new thoughts on the security implications of a ... possible moon catapult?
And don't forget to look up — we have some amazing skywatching opportunities happening over the next few days. From Manhattanhenge to a blue/mini/full moon, there's a lot to see!
Check out what's big in space below!
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NASA is working hard to predict where in Earth orbit its Swift space telescope will be this fall, so that a private spacecraft can meet up with the observatory and boost its altitude.
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A new report stresses the strategic and security implications of placing mass drivers on the moon by arguing that these launchers could serve as valuable first strike weapons systems.
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Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.
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A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
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Observations of "Little Red Dot" ancient galaxies by the James Webb Space Telescope could answer the question: which comes first, the black hole or its galaxy? The shocking answer could represent a complete paradigm shift.
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New research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.
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Europe is experiencing a serious heat wave at the moment, and we have the satellite data to prove it. In new data from Europe's Sentinel-3 mission, we can see the scorching temperatures spreading across the continent.
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Before 'Project Hail Mary,' Weir wrote the quintessential space saga now being given a stunning makeover
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And that's it for our space update today!
We will keep you posted as new information emerges about Blue Origin's explosive event on the pad last night. We do not yet know exactly what happened, but hopefully soon we will have a clearer picture of the events and what this explosion might mean for Blue Origin's future involvement in NASA's Artemis program. We will also continue to share details about the FAA's investigation into the malfunction that happened during SpaceX's recent Starship V3 launch, which caused the FAA to ground the rocket while they look into what really happened.
Beyond the strange happenings in spaceflight this week, we have some strange science to look forward to as well as some spectacular skywatching. Tonight, those in the NYC area can see the setting sun perfectly framed by the city's grid in the bi-annual Manhattanhenge phenomenon. And this weekend, we can all look up and enjoy not just a regular full moon, but also a Blue Moon and a minimoon (or micromoon).
Lots more to come, stay tuned!
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Chelsea Gohd
Content Manager, Space.com
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