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The Supercluster Newsletter 04.14.20


Scientists Studying
Distant Galaxies
Need Your Brain

The human eye-and-brain combo is an image processing ultra computer that can't be beat. We're asking you to use your own eyes for the good of all astronomy, helping a group of scientists to discover new things about spiral galaxies. 

Capturing A Virgin Orbit
Dress Rehearsal

With 90% of their workforce at home and resources committed to ventilator production, Virgin Orbit pulled off a crucial flight: the final demonstration test of the company's LauncherOne rocket, carried by their modified Boeing 747, Cosmic Girl.

Podcast:
Fighting Over
Space Movies

Robin is joined by The Observer's film critic and entertainment reporter, Brandon Katz, to discuss (and disagree on) the best space films past, present, and future.

GO FOR LAUNCH


Supercluster's Launch Tracker keeps you up to date on launches around the world. The Supercluster mobile app is now available for iOS and Android.

Xingyun-2
Satellites

On April 17th, China's ExPace corporation will launch two Xingyun-2 satellites, the first of which is named "Wuhan" in honor of those lost in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak in the Chinese province.