New radio telescope images show the galactic cluster Abell 2255 in unprecedented detail and hint at the physical processes occurring in this region of space 1 billion light-years away.
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HEXEUM night vision binoculars Black Friday deal — top specs for a fraction of the cost
Save 53% in this Black Friday deal and snag a fantastic pair of night vision binoculars.
James Webb Space Telescope practices studying alien atmospheres for signs of life
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an exoplanet's atmosphere in unprecedented detail, allowing scientists to understand the planet's past and test methods for detecting alien life.
A Mission to Venus Could Sample its Atmosphere Directly, Searching for Life
We’ve reported in the past about the Venus Life Finder (VLF) mission, which is currently in the proposal stage but could potentially one day explore the Venusian clouds for signs of life. What exactly that life would look like is anyone’s guess. Therefore, the instrumentation the mission will use to find that life will be critical. Enter Fluid-Screen (FS), a technology developed by a start-up company spun out of Yale by Dr. Monika Weber. It could potentially directly detect life in the Venusian atmosphere – if only it could deal with the sulfuric acid.
Rocket startup ABL Space Systems aborts 3rd launch attempt in a week
ABL Space Systems, a small satellite launching startup aiming to make its rocket debut, aborted its third launch attempt in less than a week on Monday (Nov. 21).
Save up to $100 on these beginner-friendly Vantop drones this Black Friday
Best Buy is currently offering Black Friday savings on Vantop Snaptain drones, with prices as low as $69.99.
China rolls out rocket to launch new crew to newly-completed space station
China is gearing up to send a new crew up to the newly-completed space station on the Shenzhou 15 mission.
Save $40 on the Encalife 10x50 ED binocular on Black Friday
The Encalife ENBI202 10x50 ED binoculars are now 12% off in this Black Friday deal giving a decent discount of $40.
Save 21% on the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ with this Black Friday deal
This early Black Friday telescope deal means you can save $40 on the Celestron AstroMaster refractor telescope, a great beginner telescope.
Save nearly $900 on the Nikon D850 camera with this Black Friday deal
Bag a discount of almost $900 on the Nikon D850, which we've named as one of the best cameras for astrophotography, with this Black Friday deal.
Watch live: ESA announces new European astronauts
Join us live as ESA unveils the names and faces of the new class of European astronauts. ESA WebTV will broadcast the event at 14:20 CET (13:20 GMT) on Wednesday, 23 November 2022.
Black Friday deals UK: Save £100 on Xbox Series S & Halo Infinite on Amazon
There's huge Black Friday game savings to be had as Halo Infinite is over 70% off and you can save a cool £60 on the Xbox Series S too.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover hunts tantalizing bedrock that could hide evidence of life
Continuing its mission to search for signs of ancient life on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover has reached Jezero Crater's Yori Pass.
Polaris Dawn crew prepares for world's 1st private spacewalk with SpaceX
The crewmembers of the Polaris Dawn mission are busily training for their orbital flight early next year, one that will see the first commercial spacewalk.
SpaceX to launch science, solar arrays to International Space Station today
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will launch science and solar arrays to the International Space Station Tuesday (Nov. 22) at 3:54 p.m. EST (2054 GMT) during a live broadcast.
ESA Council Meeting at Ministerial Level - Opening and Statements
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It is time for critical decisions about space in Europe. For two days on 22 and 23 November, ESA Member States, Associate States and Cooperating States observers are gathering in Paris to discuss how to strengthen Europe’s space sector for the benefit of all - including climate change monitoring and mitigation, secure communications under European control and rapid and resilient crisis response.
ABL’s first orbital test flight postponed after series of launch attempts
ABL Space Systems’ RS1 rocket on its launch pad in Alaska. Credit: ABL Space Systems
The first test flight of ABL Space Systems’ new small satellite launcher from Alaska has been delayed until no earlier than December after technical issues cut short three launch attempts in the last week.
Hubble Sees a Dense Cloud of Gas and Dust That’s About to Become a Star
The process of star birth begins in a shroud of gas and dust. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) excels in showing detailed views of these stellar crêches because there’s still a lot to learn about them. Its latest image shows an object called a “dense core”, where a stellar embryo could already exist.
Live coverage: SpaceX counting down to third launch for Eutelsat in six weeks
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Eutelsat 10B broadband communications satellite for aviation and maritime connectivity. Follow us on Twitter.
Artemis I has Completed its First Flyby of the Moon
The Orion spacecraft made its first close flyby of the Moon on Monday, November 21, coming as close as 81 statute miles (130 km) from the lunar surface. As the Artemis 1 mission’s uncrewed spacecraft flew past the far side of the Moon, Orion’s orbital maneuvering system engine fired for 2 minutes and 30 seconds to successfully put the capsule into the desired orbit for the mission, called a distant retrograde orbit around the Moon.
NASA 'giddy' over amazing moon views from Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft
NASA officials say Artemis 1 mission teams are "giddy" after witnessing how well their Orion spacecraft has been performing so far on its way towards lunar orbit.
