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Astronomy news — September 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Astronomy published on September 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Sep 18, 2026, 06:57 UTC
Two-Time Olympic Biathlon Champion Sergei Chepikov Dies at 59
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion Sergei Chepikov has passed away at the age of 59. The Russian athlete won gold medals in the relay at the 1988 Olympics and in the sprint at the 1994 Olympics. He was also the first Soviet biathlete to win the World Cup overall, achieving this feat in the 1989/90 season. Chepikov retired from the sport in 2007.
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Sep 18, 2026, 06:57 UTC
NASA's Perseverance Rover Collects First Martian Rock Sample
NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first rock sample on Mars. The sample, a core from an outcrop called 'Rock Nose', was taken using the rover's drill. This is a significant milestone in the mission to search for signs of ancient life on Mars.
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