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New Space Station Robot Asks to be Called "Dextre the Magnificent"

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Happy April Fool's Day from the folks at APOD. Dextre, the International Space Station's new robotic arm, is a Canadian Space Agency contribution. It is designed to perform maintenance tasks and assist astronauts with spacewalks. This image captures Dextre shortly after its installation, ready to begin its work in orbit. It's an important tool for the station's ongoing operations.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2008 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 APR 2008.

THE ALMANAC FOR 1 APR 2008
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 20% lit
POSITION
Day 92 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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