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HR MacMillan Space Centre

@SpaceCentreYVR

Vancouver's H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Like no place on Earth.

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Get your digital cameras ready! Most of Canada has the opportunity to see an incoming G2 geomagnetic storm (moderate) potentially visible from Friday evening until Saturday morning. bit.ly/3V3HGYj @ubc UBC Science UBC Engineering @triumflab

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Will the Northern Lights be visible again on June 4th – 6th? They just might!

The region of the sun responsible for the geomagnetic storm we experienced in May is still producing strong solar flares.

Learn More: space.com/return-aurora-…

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Watch live: NASA and Boeing's Starliner test flight launches from Cape Canaveral on Atlas 5 rocket

Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12:25 p.m. EDT (1625 UTC) on Saturday, June 1 2024.

youtube.com/watch?v=XxPahO…

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Ever wondered about the science behind your favourite sci-fi scenarios? πŸš€πŸŒŒ Join our 'Ask An Astronomer' Livestream on May 30 at 4 PM as we delve into the 'Science of Science Fiction'.

πŸ“… Tune in on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook this afternoon!

Ever wondered about the science behind your favourite sci-fi scenarios? πŸš€πŸŒŒ Join our 'Ask An Astronomer' Livestream on May 30 at 4 PM as we delve into the 'Science of Science Fiction'. πŸ“… Tune in on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook this afternoon!
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Today in Space History: May 27th marks the 10-year anniversary of a pioneering achievement by Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency's robot.

A decade ago, Dextre performed the first robotic self-repair in space, replacing critical cameras on Canadarm2 and the Mobile Base System. πŸ› οΈ

Today in Space History: May 27th marks the 10-year anniversary of a pioneering achievement by Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency's robot. A decade ago, Dextre performed the first robotic self-repair in space, replacing critical cameras on Canadarm2 and the Mobile Base System. πŸ› οΈ
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Bring the universe to your doorstep with our offsite programming! Our experts can deliver tailored astronomy talks and provide guided stargazing with portable telescopes for evening events.

More details at spacecentre.ca/group-visits/

Bring the universe to your doorstep with our offsite programming! Our experts can deliver tailored astronomy talks and provide guided stargazing with portable telescopes for evening events. More details at spacecentre.ca/group-visits/
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SKY ALERT: The Flower Moon is coming! Catch this full moon at its brightest on 6:53 am PDT, named for its timing in spring when flowers bloom. 🌼 Also known as the Corn Planting Moon and Milk Moon, it marks key agricultural cycles.

Don't miss this luminous display!

SKY ALERT: The Flower Moon is coming! Catch this full moon at its brightest on 6:53 am PDT, named for its timing in spring when flowers bloom. 🌼 Also known as the Corn Planting Moon and Milk Moon, it marks key agricultural cycles. Don't miss this luminous display! #FlowerMoon
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Experience the universe like never before with our portable planetarium!. Perfect for community centers, schools, and any group eager to explore the cosmos up close. πŸŒŒπŸš€

Find more details here: spacecentre.ca/group-visits/

Experience the universe like never before with our portable planetarium!. Perfect for community centers, schools, and any group eager to explore the cosmos up close. πŸŒŒπŸš€ Find more details here: spacecentre.ca/group-visits/
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⏰ Last chance to join! Our 'Home Learners: Eclipses and Exoplanets' webinar is tomorrow, May 21st. Explore the role of eclipses in studying exoplanets from home! πŸŒ‘πŸͺ

Don't miss this unique learning opportunity!

Register now: ow.ly/UUzV50RpLgh

⏰ Last chance to join! Our 'Home Learners: Eclipses and Exoplanets' webinar is tomorrow, May 21st. Explore the role of eclipses in studying exoplanets from home! πŸŒ‘πŸͺ Don't miss this unique learning opportunity! Register now: ow.ly/UUzV50RpLgh
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Spotlight on Space: Tianlong-3, China's newest reusable launch vehicle, is set for its maiden flight.

Developed by Space Pioneer and utilized by CNSA, this project marks a leap in sustainable space travel, aiming to cut costs and boost mission frequency. πŸš€

Spotlight on Space: Tianlong-3, China's newest reusable launch vehicle, is set for its maiden flight. Developed by Space Pioneer and utilized by CNSA, this project marks a leap in sustainable space travel, aiming to cut costs and boost mission frequency. πŸš€
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Today in Space History: Celebrating 55 years since Apollo 10, the crucial 'dress rehearsal' for the moon landing. Astronauts came within 15.6 km of the moon's surface, setting the stage for Apollo 11. πŸŒ•πŸš€

Today in Space History: Celebrating 55 years since Apollo 10, the crucial 'dress rehearsal' for the moon landing. Astronauts came within 15.6 km of the moon's surface, setting the stage for Apollo 11. πŸŒ•πŸš€ #Apollo10 #SpaceHistory
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After 25 years undetected, a long-lost satellite that vanished twiceβ€”once in the 1970s and again in the 1990sβ€”has been found. Read the full story of its elusive orbit and unexpected recovery: space.com/lost-satellite…

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Curious about the science behind your favorite sci-fi movies? Join our 'Ask An Astronomer' Livestream today at 4 PM! πŸš€βœ¨ We'll explore everything from warp drives to alien worlds.

πŸ“… Tune in this afternoon on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.

Curious about the science behind your favorite sci-fi movies? Join our 'Ask An Astronomer' Livestream today at 4 PM! πŸš€βœ¨ We'll explore everything from warp drives to alien worlds. πŸ“… Tune in this afternoon on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.
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