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Earth’s Changing Ice
December 10, 2019
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Meltwater lakes form on the surface of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier. via NASA https://ift.tt/35jfLJ3
Progress 73 Cargo Craft Departs the Station
December 9, 2019
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To make room for the latest cargo craft on Nov. 29, Progress 73 departed the station after undocking from the Pirs docking compartment. via NASA https://ift.tt/36cII9k
Hubble Spots Galaxy’s Dramatic Details
December 6, 2019
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Some of the most dramatic events in the universe occur when certain stars die — and explode catastrophically in the process. When these star deaths, or supernovae, occur, their brightness can rival the light of a whole galaxy. The galaxy NGC 5468, shown in this Hubble image, has hosted a number of these supernovae the past 20 years. via NASA https://ift.tt/2Lrf1JW
Luca Parmitano Works to Upgrade a Cosmic Particle Detector
December 5, 2019
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European Space Agency astronaut and current International Space Station Commander Luca Parmitano and crewmate Andrew Morgan (out of frame) performed the third spacewalk to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. via NASA https://ift.tt/2DQfO2M
Carina Nebula’s ‘Mystic Mountain’
December 4, 2019
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Within the tempestuous Carina Nebula lies “Mystic Mountain.” via NASA https://ift.tt/2OO0V7c
‘Robot Hotel’ Launching to the International Space Station
December 3, 2019
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Robots need a place to stay in space, too. NASA is attaching a “robot hotel” to the outside of the International Space Station with the upcoming launch of the Robotic Tool Stowage (RiTS). via NASA https://ift.tt/35VjJaz
Black Hole Nurtures Baby Stars a Million Light-Years Away
November 29, 2019
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Black holes are famous for ripping objects apart, including stars. But now, astronomers have uncovered a black hole that may have sparked the births of stars over a mind-boggling distance, and across multiple galaxies. via NASA https://ift.tt/2rrDlUR
