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Fireball lights up the skies of Japan

[ad_1] A “full moon” fireball was seen in the skies over western Japan early Sunday morning, according to Japanese media. Images from the incident reportedly show a large ball of light illuminating the night sky. Some social media users reported hearing a rumble while seeing the light. The light was …

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Japan launches new relay laser satellite with H-IIA Rocket

[ad_1] On Sunday, Japan successfully launched a new relay satellite with laser communication technology firing into orbit thanks to an H-IIA rocket Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched Sunday in Kagoshima Prefecture at JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center at 4:25 pm local time (2:25 AM EST), local newspaper reports Nippon.com. The company …

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The European Space Agency wants to free the orbit around the Earth

[ad_1] The European Space Agency wants to clear Earth’s orbit from space debris. Currently, some 2,800 active satellites orbit the Earth. That’s a lot, but it’s nothing compared to the number of inactive objects, also called space debris. Scientists estimate that nearly 3,000 inactive satellites are currently orbiting our planet, …

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Coronavirus Scotland: mass testing program launched in Glasgow

[ad_1] A massive coronavirus testing program was launched in Glasgow today, with two areas of the city opening temporary facilities. The move was advanced to test asymptomatic cases – those that show no symptoms of Covid-19 – in an effort to prevent further transmission of the virus. The tests will …

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