A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same.
Category: Space and Astronomy
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NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
As NASA worries that China will win the next moon race, Elon Musk and his company tangled with critics.
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Musk Attacks NASA Leader Over Threat to Reconsider Lunar Contract
The billionaire’s swipes at Sean Duffy are the latest example of his tangling with members of the Trump administration.
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With SpaceX Behind Schedule, NASA Will Seek More Moon Lander Ideas
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, and Lockheed Martin are among the contractors that may compete with Elon Musk’s company in the race back to the lunar surface.
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Quebec’s Charlevoix Region: A Food Lover’s Route of Local Farms and Flavors
An agro-tourism route through the Charlevoix region offers a hyperlocal bounty, charming towns and farms that preserve traditional methods of production.
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SpaceX Starship Test Launch: How and When to Watch the 10th Test Flight
After two consecutive scrubs, the Starship vehicle is due for its 10th test flight as Elon Musk’s company aims to overcome earlier setbacks.
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SpaceX Starship 10th Test Launch: How and When to Watch the Flight
Elon Musk’s company is trying again to overcome setbacks faced by its Starship prototype after a Sunday night scrub of a test flight.
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SpaceX Starship 10th Test Flight: How and When to Watch the Launch
After setbacks in its last three flight attempts, Elon Musk’s company has a lot riding on the latest trip of its Starship prototype.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Most Likely Doesn’t Pay Taxes
Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.
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SpaceX Set to Launch NASA’s Crew-11 Mission to the Space Station
Cardman, who leads a crew of astronauts to the station on Thursday, was bumped from a similar mission last year.
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Space Out With 11 Far-Out Songs
Muse about the universe to a playlist stocked with Björk, Sufjan Stevens, Frank Sinatra and more.
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When Coke and Pepsi Fought for Soft Drink Supremacy in Space
In the summer of 1985, NASA, the Reagan White House and seven talented astronauts got wrangled into an orbital chapter of the cola wars.