Falcon 9 launches NASA X-ray astronomy satellite

Falcon 9 launches NASA X-ray astronomy satellite

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a small NASA X-ray astronomy satellite Dec. 9 to study black holes and neutron stars, an “appetizer” for the launch later this month of the much larger James Webb Space Telescope.

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Pandemic may delay several NASA astrophysics missions

Pandemic may delay several NASA astrophysics missions

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Several NASA astrophysics missions in various stages of development are likely facing delays because of the coronavirus pandemic, an agency official said.

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Pandemic delays launch of NASA astrophysics smallsat mission

Pandemic delays launch of NASA astrophysics smallsat mission

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The launch of a NASA astronomy smallsat mission next year will be postponed by several months after the pandemic delayed assembly of key elements of the spacecraft.

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SpaceX wins contract to launch NASA small astrophysics mission

SpaceX wins contract to launch NASA small astrophysics mission

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NASA awarded a launch contract to SpaceX July 8 for the launch of a small astrophysics mission as the company offered a Falcon 9 at a lower price than a much smaller rocket.

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