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What's Happening This Week in Space: October 4th, 2021
Today kicks off World Space Week which means there are plenty of online events happening this week in space. Here in Chicago things are a little quieter, but there is still plenty of space to explore. This is your guide to what’s happening this week in space. Space Center Exhibits, Cernan Earth and Space Center,…
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SpaceX Inspiration4 Mission Completes Successful Trip to Space
After a beautiful launch to orbit and an exciting splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean, the crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 has successfully completed the first all civilian mission to space. SpaceX sent the crew of Inspiration4 on a three day mission orbiting the Earth, without any professional astronauts to command the mission or pilot the Dragon…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: September 20, 2021
The changing of the season is a great time to get out and observe the night sky. This week join astronomers in and around the city for the chance to learn more about urban astronomy. This is your guide to what’s happening this week in space. Astronomy in the Parks, Steelworkers Park, September 20th, 7-9:30…
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How to See Inspiration4 Fly Over Chicago at Night
When you know where to look and what to look for, you can easily see the spacecraft of Inspiration4 fly over Chicago at night. Despite the presence of bright city lights, the current streak of clear night skies and Dragon’s orbital path means you have a couple chances to spot the spacecraft each night. Inspiration4’s…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: September 13, 2021
There is so much happening in space this week, both in Chicago and on the launch pad. Two launches, one a historic first, a space themed virtual party, free museum days, and the chance to tour the night sky. This is your guide to what’s happening this week in space. SpaceX Starlink Launch, Vandenberg Space…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: August 30th 2021
School is back in session for Chicago students, fall is just around the corner, and there is plenty happening in space this week. From sky shows to a spacewalk, this is what’s happening this week in space. Cosmic Sky Show, Adler Planetarium, September 4th & 5th, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, and 1:15 pm…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: August 16th 2021
A space exhibit, night sky and solar observing, and shows at the Planetarium are all happening this week in space. To the Moon: Snoopy Soars With NASA Exhibit, Elmhurst History Museum, T-Sun 1-5pm This touring exhibit was put together by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the…
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Live Blog: Northrop Grumman CRS-16 Mission
5:30 PM CT Update: Cygnus solar panels will deploy very soon. All systems still nominal. Join us early Thursday morning as Cygnus reaches the International Space Station for rendezvous and docking coverage! 5:10 PM CT Update: Everything performing well. All systems nominal. Spacecraft separation confirmed and confirmation of successful Cygnus orbital insertion. 5:01 PM CT…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: August 9th, 2021
This week in space brings a meteor shower, a launch, and a free day at the museum. Even more exciting, as Chicago continues to open up, so does space outreach and observing events in the city. Here’s your guide to this week in space! Scopes at the Adler, Adler Planetarium, Monday, August 9th, 8:45 pm…
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LIVE Blog: Boeing Starliner OFT-2 Launch
Today’s Atlas V launch with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been scrubbed. New launch date: TBD This blog will be updated as more information comes in. 9:00 pm CT UPDATE: NASA and Boeing have decided not to proceed with a new launch attempt August 4th. ULA will roll the Atlas V rocket back to the Vehicle…
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