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SpaceX Dragon Boosts ISS Orbit Ahead of Cape Canaveral Launch
SpaceX is set to launch its latest Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 this afternoon, with a launch window opening at 6:56 p.m. EST and closing at 8:22 p.m. This is the first of three planned launches, with the Koreasat 6A satellite scheduled for Monday and another Starlink mission on Tuesday. Today's launch will follow a southeast trajectory as part of the Group Six Starlink satellites.
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SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites in Third Mission in Two Days
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Florida, marking its third launch in two days and the 13th flight for the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage. This mission coincides with the fifth anniversary of SpaceX's first Starlink mission, part of Elon Musk's plan to provide global satellite Internet service. SpaceX has conducted 52 missions in 2024, with 36 related to Starlink, and continues to support the ISS and test its Starship for future lunar and Mars missions.
"Surprising Supersonic Properties of Canned Air"
Canned air from duster tubes is found to be supersonic, as evidenced by the presence of shock diamonds in the gas flow, typically seen in afterburning jet turbine or rocket engine exhaust streams. This phenomenon was captured using a Schlieren imaging setup, which visualizes changes in a fluid's refractive index, making imperceptible changes visible. The setup, while requiring care, is not overly complex and can be replicated using accessible materials.
"SpaceX Nears Century Mark with Record Orbital Launches"
SpaceX nearly achieved its goal of 100 orbital launches in 2023, completing 98 missions, including 91 Falcon 9 and five Falcon Heavy launches, as well as two Super Heavy-Starship test flights. The company surpassed its previous record and outperformed competitors, with Rocket Lab USA and United Launch Alliance far behind in launch numbers. SpaceX is continuing its ambitious schedule with a planned launch on January 2, 2024, which will include the first Starlink satellites with Direct to Call capabilities.
"SpaceX Kicks Off New Year with Military Launches and Historic Doubleheader Missions"
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on January 2 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including the first six with Direct to Cell capabilities for global communication services. The launch window opens at 6:13 p.m., with a backup opportunity on January 3. The mission will feature a new first stage booster that will land on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" post-separation. A live webcast will be available shortly before the launch.
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Unraveling the Mystery of Northern California's Sky Lights
Mysterious lights streaking across the sky in Northern California were identified as a meteor by the National Weather Service. The meteor was seen by many residents and captured on video, with some describing it as a "fireball" or "shooting star." The phenomenon was likely caused by debris from a comet or asteroid burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.