The South Atlantic Anomaly, nicknamed the "Bermuda Triangle of space," is a portion of space above Earth where protection from high doses of radiation is significantly weaker.
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Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused the atmosphere to ring like a bell
The volcanic eruption in Tonga generated pressure waves in the atmosphere that quickly spread around the world.
New 'Aliens Artbook' celebrates the 35th anniversary of James Cameron's iconic sci-fi sequel
The "Aliens Artbook" from Printed in Blood and Titan Books celebrates the sci-fi film's 35th anniversary.
How NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will get ready for its first cosmic observations
With NASA's newest space observatory exactly on schedule in its commissioning phase, the science team outlined their plan to make the most of this $10 billion opportunity.
Curious Kids: How exactly does a spaceship get into space?
It isn’t easy to get to space, and there are a few steps to it.
SpaceX delays back-to-back Falcon 9 rocket launches due to bad weather
SpaceX delayed two back-to-back rocket launches from Florida on Saturday (Jan. 29) due to bad weather.
Want to Know What James Webb Looks Like in Powerful Earth Telescopes? Prepare to be Underwhelmed
The past month has been an exciting time for the James Webb Space Telescope! After launching on Christmas Day, the telescope spent the next few weeks deploying its mirrors, checking the individual segments, and then maneuvering to L2, where it will spend the next ten to twenty years unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos. According to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, the Chief Science Communications Officer (CSCO) for the JWST and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) for the ESA, James Webb will begin collecting light this summer.
Astronomers Discover a Mysterious Star That Flashes Every 20 Minutes. But What is it?
Just 4,000 light-years from Earth is a strange, star-sized object. It’s been observed by radio telescopes, but astronomers aren’t sure what it is. They call it a long period transient.
Rings Inside a Martian Crater Reveal its Ancient History
Is this a closeup look at a tree stump, or an orbital view of an impact crater? At first glance, it might be hard to tell. But this image of a crater on Mars provides planetary scientists almost the same kind of climate history data about the Red Planet as tree rings provide to climate scientists here on Earth.
The James Webb Space Telescope's 1st target star is in the Big Dipper. Here's where to see it.
One particularly bright star named HD 84406 will soon be the object of JWST's attention.
How NASA's James Webb Space Telescope project chief used Jimmy Buffett quotes to thank mission team
The James Webb Space Telescope's project manager is thrilled at the success of his team and used Jimmy Buffett to prove it.
Titan Comics transforms David Bowie's 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' into a new graphic novel
Titan Comics is releasing a new graphic novel adaptation of the 1976 movie, "The Man Who Fell To Earth."
Challenger artifacts intended for President Reagan recovered after 36 years
Artifacts that were recovered from the fallen space shuttle Challenger and prepared for presentation to the President of the United States have been recovered again, 36 years later.
China lays out ambitious space plans for next 5 years
China has achieved a great deal in the final frontier recently, and the new document makes clear that the country plans to build aggressively on those successes.
Hello and goodbye in 360° | Cosmic Kiss
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Spaceflight participants Yusaku Maezawa and Yozo Hirano and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin were welcomed to the International Space Station on 8 December 2021 for a 12 day stay in space. Experience their arrival and farewell in 360° as captured by ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer from within the Russian segment.
Weather delays set up SpaceX for two weekend launches from Cape Canaveral
A Falcon 9 rocket stands on pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Friday evening with Italy’s CSG 2 radar satellite. Credit: SpaceX
A blanket of thick clouds over Cape Canaveral Friday forced SpaceX to delay liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket and an Italian radar remote sensing satellite until Saturday, setting up Florida’s Space Coast for launches on back to back days this weekend, with another SpaceX flight already booked on the range for Sunday.
SpaceX delays rocket launch carrying Italian satellite due to bad weather
SpaceX delayed the launch of a used Falcon 9 rocket carrying an Italian satellite on Friday night (Jan. 28) due to bad weather.
Is the Underground Lake on Mars Just Volcanic Rock?
Is Mars home to an underwater lake? Different researchers are reaching different conclusions. Some say remote sensing from the Mars Express orbiter shows liquid water in an underground lake at Mars’ south polar region. Other researchers say clays or minerals explain the data better.
What is Einstein’s Theory of Relativity?
In the history of science and physics, several scholars, theories, and equations have become household names. In terms of scientists, notable examples include Pythagoras, Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Planck, and Hawking. In terms of theories, there’s Archimede’s “Eureka,” Newton’s Apple (Universal Gravitation), and Schrodinger’s Cat (quantum mechanics). But the most famous and renowned is arguably Albert Einstein, Relativity, and the famous equation, E=mc2. In fact, Relativity may be the best-known scientific concept that few people truly understand.
What Is Dark Matter?
Roughly 80% of the mass of the universe is made up of dark matter, a material that scientists cannot directly observe. So why do scientists think it dominates?
See Mars shine very close to moon in Saturday's pre-dawn sky. Here's where to look.
Mars and Venus will shine close to the crescent moon 45 minutes before sunrise on Jan. 29, 2022. Look to the southeast on the horizon to see them, weather permitting.
