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EUMETSAT, ESA launches combo MTG-S1, Sentinel-4 satellite on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center – Spaceflight Now

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EUMETSAT, ESA launches combo MTG-S1, Sentinel-4 satellite on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center – Spaceflight Now

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A with the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite from the European Oganisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now A European satellite designed to augment both weather monitoring and assessments of air quality and pollution for Europe and North Africa took flight from Florida on Tuesday evening. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lofted the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit, setting the spacecraft up to operate in a geostationary Earth orbit, roughly 36,000 km (~22,369 mi) above the equator. The mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 5:04 p.m. EDT (2104 UTC) on Tuesday, July ...

Webb Directly Images A Saturn-Sized Star In A Nearby System

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Webb Directly Images A Saturn-Sized Star In A Nearby System

One of Webb’s strong points is its ability to directly image planets around another solar system. The telescope has been in operation for long enough now that a flood of those images are starting, as more and more systems come under the telescope’s gaze. One of those is described in a recent paper and press release from NASA. According to the paper, the planet in a nearby system is about the size of Saturn, which would make it the smallest planet ever found by direct observation. The planet is located in TWA 7, a system located about 111 light years from Earth - a blink of an eye in galactic terms. Also known as CE Antliae, it is located in the constellation Antlia, hence its name. It garnered some attention in the astronomical community as of late due to its well-defined protopla...

What UFO Sightings Are Really Telling Us • Latest UFO Sightings

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What UFO Sightings Are Really Telling Us • Latest UFO Sightings

Are We Alone? Hardly. Over 400,000 Humanoid Civilizations May Be Watching UsWhen you look up at the stars, do you ever wonder who’s watching back?According to a growing body of speculative research and testimonies from contactees, our galaxy alone may be home to over 400,000 humanoid civilizations. Many of these beings appear strikingly human, though each race carries unique traits—some spiritual, others biological, and some so advanced they defy our understanding of reality.But here’s the twist: most of these civilizations remain hidden, and only a rare few reach interstellar capabilities. The reasons range from spiritual choices to safety concerns, but one thing is certain—they’re observing us, and UFO sightings might be their quiet way of saying, “We’re here.”Who Are These Beings? From ...

‘Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker’ #2 Review – Poe Dameron Attempts a Chaotic First Order Prison Break

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‘Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker’ #2 Review – Poe Dameron Attempts a Chaotic First Order Prison Break

The first issue of Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker reintroduced us to a young hotshot Poe Dameron who was about to be tested on a mission outside his comfort zone, perhaps in a way that would have him learn lessons and mature as a soldier. The twist that he was breaking a young Muun hybroid out of prison rather than retrieving a simple device offered some intriguing possibilities for how the rest of the mission would play out, though you can probably guess what happens from there. That’s not to say this second issue isn’t fun. Poe’s story is all action from start to finish as the First Order immediately realize there’s an intruder in the base and Poe’s disguise fails the first time he encounters a stormtrooper. Thankfully Poe is good in a shootout and has plenty of luck on his side to c...

Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership – State of the Planet

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Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership – State of the Planet

Two graduating seniors from the Sustainable Development Class of 2025 were honored with the Gaffin Award this spring for their leadership and service on and off campus. The award commemorates Stuart Gaffin, who taught the Workshop in Sustainable Development from 2009 to 2019, and spotlights his contributions to the Columbia University community through the recognition of leadership, engagement, dedication and impact in the spirit of sustainable development. Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha have exemplified this spirit throughout their four years at Columbia, taking on educational leadership roles in the classroom, contributing to clubs across campus, and supporting and mentoring their peers through empathetic leadership and long-lasting contributions to the Sustainable Development (SDEV) ...