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That one time I met some West Wingers
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That one time I met some West Wingers

It was worth the wait. Also, Congrats to Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn for getting an asteroid!

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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A wee meteorite impact caught on video, Gaia closes its eyes

A wee meteorite impact caught on video, Gaia closes its eyes

Very rare footage of a mini-impact, and the Gaia spacecraft has been shut down

Philip Plait
Philip Plait