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Archive for April, 2019

April 18, 2019

Double Asteroid

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Three of the world’s largest radio telescopes team up to show a rare double asteroid. 2017 YE5 is only the fourth binary near-Earth asteroid ever observed in which the two bodies are roughly the same size, and not touching. This video shows radar images of the pair gathered by Goldstone Solar System Radar, Arecibo Observatory and Green Bank Observatory.

Video Credit: NASA

 

 

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April 17, 2019

MEV

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Northrop Grumman has made significant progress in developing its new satellite life extension service. The innovative technology, a first in the industry, gives satellite operators the capability to extend the life of a healthy satellite. Northrop Grumman remains on track to introduce its in-orbit satellite servicing system with the Mission Extension Vehicle-1 (MEV-1).

Video Credit: NASA Goddard

 

 

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April 16, 2019

Moonlight

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The visualization uses a digital 3D model of the Moon built from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter global elevation maps and image mosaics. The lighting is derived from actual Sun angles during lunar days in 2018. The soundtrack is a performance of Clair de Lune by the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, led by conductor Emil de Cou.

Video Credit: NASA Goddard

 

 

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Time lapse video shows skin milling of an aluminum panel for a liquid oxygen tank for the Vulcan Centaur’s first launch.

Video Credit: ULA

 

 

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April 11, 2019

Soyuz Progress MS-11 Rollout and Launch

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The Progress MS-11 spacecraft carried about 2450 kg of cargo and supplies to the International Space Station. The spacecraft will deliver food, fuel and supplies, including 705 kg of propellant, 50 kg of oxygen and air, 420 kg of water.

Video Credit: Roscosmos

 

 

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April 10, 2019

American Rockets

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A recap of accomplishments and future plans for Kennedy-led programs including Commercial Crew Program, Launch Services Program, Exploration Ground Systems, Exploration Research and Technology and Center Planning and Development.

Video Credit: NASA Kennedy

 

 

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