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What is an equinox?
By Sarah Wild last updated
Reference Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun is directly above the equator, and signal herald the beginning of spring and autumn.
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Michael Hopkins: NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew Dragon commander
By Sarah Wild published
A brief summary of Michael Hopkins' career in the Air Force and at NASA.
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Shannon Walker: NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew Dragon mission specialist
By Sarah Wild last updated
Here's a summary of Shannon Walker's career.
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How Glacial Biomarkers Can Hone the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
By Sarah Wild published
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