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Launches: Expedition 67 crew arrives safely at ISS
In Launches: An American astronaut and 2 Russian cosmonauts are now aboard the ISS after lifting off the morning of September 21, 2022.
September 22, 2022
Launches: SLS meets test goals despite leak
In Launches: NASA performed a test on the leak on Artemis' SLS fueling system on September 21, 2022, and said it met all test objectives.
September 21, 2022
California’s heatwave ranking law, and the global heat-response struggle
California has passed a law requiring a heatwave ranking system by 2025. But does the world need to coordinate its response to extreme heat?
September 21, 2022
Effects of nuclear war on Earth today: ‘Not winnable’
A nuclear war isn't winnable, says a recent study. It would lead to a new ice age, killing algae at the base of the ocean food chain and blocking shipping ports with ice.
September 21, 2022
Media we love: The Age of Miracles
Media we love! Deborah Byrd recommends The Age of Miracles, apocalyptic fiction set against the background of an unexplained natural slowing in Earth's spin.
September 18, 2022
Launches: Blue Origin crewed flights grounded
Today's Launches: The FAA has grounded crewed flights aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard until it can complete an investigation of a mishap on September 12, 2022.
September 18, 2022
Launches: CAPSTONE recovery efforts continue
In Launches: Controllers improved communications with the CAPSTONE spacecraft following a loss of control on September 8, 2022.
September 18, 2022
Media we love: The book A Cloud a Day
Media we love: EarthSky editors recommend "A Cloud a Day," a gorgeous book for those who love to gaze upward, filled with rich photos and informative text.
September 16, 2022
Spectacular fireball over UK last night, September 14
Spectacular fireball over UK on the night of September 14, 2022. Details in this post, plus how to report it, if you saw it.
September 15, 2022
Launches: The Owl Spreads Its Wings September 15
2 launches scheduled for today are Rocket Lab Electron and SpaceX Falcon 9. Both are attempting to create globe-spanning satellite networks.
September 15, 2022
