Tag: satellite

July 7, 2022 at 3:38 pm

Could a Solar Storm Wipe Out Civilization?

Could a Solar Storm Wipe Out Civilization?

Here’s how a major event would affect our modern, interconnected world.

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March 15, 2021 at 1:10 pm

Reusable SpaceX Rocket Completes Historic 9th Mission

Reusable SpaceX Rocket Completes Historic 9th Mission

It’s an amazing accomplishment for the SpaceX team

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February 17, 2021 at 4:38 pm

This Portuguese Star Fort From Above

This Portuguese Star Fort From Above

The Nossa Senhora da Graça (La Lippe) is an 18th century fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site

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September 4, 2019 at 3:53 pm

Hurricane Dorian Looks Menacing from Space (10 Photos)

Hurricane Dorian Looks Menacing from Space (10 Photos)

If you’re in Dorian’s path, please stay safe and take all precautions

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August 21, 2019 at 4:55 pm

The Amazon is Burning

The Amazon is Burning

NASA’s Earth Observatory shows us the view from space

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August 4, 2019 at 5:03 pm

The Aerosols of Earth

The Aerosols of Earth

Airborne particles like sea spray, smoke, and dust, visualized.

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July 3, 2019 at 10:56 am

Raikoke’s First Eruption in 95 Years Captured by NASA Astronauts

Raikoke's First Eruption in 95 Years Captured by NASA Astronauts

The small, oval-shaped island most recently exploded in 1924 and in 1778

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April 15, 2019 at 1:13 pm

SpaceX Launches Satellite, Then Lands All 3 Booster Rockets For First Time Ever

SpaceX Launches Satellite, Then Lands All 3 Booster Rockets For First Time Ever

It was an historic first for SpaceX

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September 13, 2018 at 1:42 am

Hurricane Florence Looks Terrifying from Space (11 Photos)

Hurricane Florence Looks Terrifying from Space (11 Photos)

At roughly 400 miles/640 km in diameter, Hurricane Florence is downright scary

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August 1, 2018 at 3:46 pm

Full Disk Image of Earth’s Western Hemisphere Taken May 20, 2018

Full Disk Image of Earth's Western Hemisphere Taken May 20, 2018

The GOES-17 satellite took this snapshot from an equatorial vantage point approx. 22,300 miles above the surface

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