Comet Atlas is racing toward the inner solar system, and it could become the brightest comet seen in the night sky in over two decades. The comet, discovered by an observatory designed to protect Earth from asteroids, may even be visible during the day just two months from now. Also known as C/2019 Y4, this […]
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[embedded content] Astronauts from around the world gathered to chat alongside scientists, doctors and celebrities in a video conference event called #SpaceConnectsUs to offer tips for living in isolation and to discuss the bigger picture and how we can emerge from this difficult period to improve the world. Led and moderated by physicist and science […]
Read MoreSatellite internet startup OneWeb has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that comes less than a week after the company launched nearly three dozen satellites into orbit. The London-based OneWeb announced the bankruptcy filing late Friday (March 27) after Softbank, its largest investor, nixed a request for additional funding, according to media reports. The […]
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The Doctor has a message for anyone worried about this scary time: don’t worry, we’ll get through this. Thirteen (Jodie Whittaker) donned her iconic look and climbed into a cupboard to offer her message of support to all the Doctor Who fans out there who are worried about the spread of coronavirus. In an “emergency […]
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Remember the video of the quarantined Italian citizen channeling his best Brian May by blasting the electric guitar solo from Queen’s We Will Rock You out into the world from his balcony in Rome? Well, now the real Brian May has gotten in on the action. There hasn’t been much good news coming as a result of the coronavirus […]
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SpaceX cargo craft will soon reach much farther out into the final frontier, if all goes according to plan. The California-based company already flies cargo missions to and from the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. Now, SpaceX has scored a contract to supply Gateway, the moon-orbiting space station that the agency aims to start […]
Read MoreOn Friday (March 27), the moon will be about 10 degrees to the south of Venus in the evening sky. Both will be in the constellation of Aries, the ram. (Image credit: SkySafari) The “evening star” Venus will meet up with the waxing, crescent moon in the night sky this weekend. You can spot the […]
Read MoreAs we all search for things to do while stuck in our homes, know that Disney Plus has many, many hours of content for space nerds to enjoy. Whether you’re a science fiction fan, a science geek or somebody who wants to learn more about the “Star Wars” universe, here is a list of movies, […]
Read MoreHere’s your chance to beam out to avoid spoilers for episode 10 of “Star Trek: Picard.” To quote a former “Star Trek” alumni in a pre-“Star Trek” role, “Oh boy.” There was a lot riding on this, the concluding episode of the two-part season finale of “Star Trek: Picard,” entitled “Et in Arcadia Ego — […]
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The Space Force can’t afford to shelter in place. On Thursday (March 26), a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched the sixth and final Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-6) military communications satellite to Earth orbit, acing the first-ever mission for the U.S. Space Force. The Atlas V was cleared to fly even though many […]
Read MoreNASA astronaut Andrew Morgan on the International Space Station shared this stunning image of Earth from space along with an inspirational message for a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. (Image credit: @AstroDrewMorgan/Twitter) Astronauts at the International Space Station are sharing positivity and stunning images of our home planet from their temporary home in orbit […]
Read MoreAs countries have shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, satellites in orbit around Earth are noticing changes to our home world. Specifically, orbiting instruments are observing reductions in emissions and in night lighting as people follow orders to stay home and reduce contact with others. Such approaches are vital in slowing […]
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U.S. fears that China could set up a moon base for spying do not line up with the country’s statements about its space program, according to security experts. China’s work in space has hit headlines these past few months as NASA’s authorization bill for fiscal year 2020 proceeds through the government’s approval process. The House […]
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SpaceX’s newest Starship prototype is standing tall. The latest test version of the Mars-colonizing Starship spacecraft, called the SN3, has been stacked at SpaceX’s South Texas facilities, new photos tweeted out by company founder and CEO Elon Musk show. Musk posted two images on Twitter about 45 minutes apart early Thursday morning (March 26). The […]
Read MoreWhen NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover launches this summer, lots of folks here on Earth will be along for the ride. Perseverance is carrying the names of more than 10.9 million people who participated in NASA’s “Send Your Name to Mars” campaign, agency officials announced Thursday (March 26). Engineers used electron beams to stencil the monikers […]
Read MoreA NASA Orion crew capsule has made it to its Florida launch site ahead of a landmark 2021 mission around the moon. Orion arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) yesterday (March 25) after flying from Ohio to Florida aboard the agency’s Super Guppy transport plane, NASA officials said. The capsule had been in Ohio […]
Read MoreIn the fifth episode of “Cosmos: Possible Worlds,” host Neil deGrasse Tyson explores questions that have baffled scientists for centuries. “Can we know the universe?” he asks. “Are our brains capable of comprehending the cosmos in all of its complexity and splendor?” “Our brain,” Tyson elaborates, “remains almost as much of a mystery as the […]
Read MoreThe three-member Expedition 62 crew — Oleg Skripochka, Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan — pose together wearing their mission patch t-shirts at the International Space Station, on Feb. 7, 2020. (Image credit: NASA) Expedition 62 to the International Space Station (ISS) began on Feb. 6, 2020, with the departure of the Soyuz MS-13 spacecraft. The […]
Read MoreCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket took to the skies Thursday afternoon (March 26), delivering a highly advanced communications satellite to orbit for the U.S. Space Force. The rocket, outfitted with five strap-on solid rocket boosters, leapt off the pad from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air […]
Read MoreBefore she became the first American woman to fly into space, Sally Ride needed to learn how to be an astronaut. Now, 30 years later, the public can help expand access to Ride’s training experience by volunteering to transcribe her extensive handwritten notes. The National Air and Space Museum has begun the process of converting […]
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WASHINGTON — The more Americans learn about the U.S. Space Force, the more they’ll appreciate it, one of the new military branch’s leaders believes. President Donald Trump established the Space Force on Dec. 20, 2019, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Since then, the new military branch has been met with not just […]
Read MoreNASA’s response so far to the COVID-19 pandemic has focused on switching to remote work as the virus spreads, but the agency is evaluating other methods to address the unprecedented public health crisis as well, including new ways to contribute to the larger U.S. response. Those measures include finding ways to support employees caring for […]
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Scientists studying a mysterious signal from far-off galaxies didn’t find dark matter as they’d hoped. But the inventive new technique they used to detect this strange signal, which uses our own galaxy to hunt for dark matter, could elevate the hunt for the elusive material. For decades, scientists have been searching for dark matter, an […]
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