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Among Caribbean pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries, matelotage began as a mutual-support agreement between sailors and sometimes developed into a de facto partnership. Legal recognition of same-sex marriage came much later, in the Netherlands in 2001.
Space and astronomy
Rocket Lab is scheduled to conduct its 99th mission today, November 2, launching a synthetic aperture radar satellite for the Japanese firm iQPS from New Zealand. The event, titled 'The Sea God Surveys,' marks the company's tenth flight for iQPS as it builds a constellation of 36 satellites.
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This week, dawn observers will be treated to a striking alignment featuring the brilliant planet Venus, the waning crescent moon, and Spica, the brightest star in Virgo. The trio will appear low on the eastern horizon before sunrise, offering a unique opportunity to spot earthshine on the moon's dark side.
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The Operational Land Imager on the Landsat 8 satellite recorded a vivid image of Pine Creek Gorge in October 2026, highlighting its unique formation by glacial meltwater and its transformation from a logged landscape to a thriving National Natural Landmark.