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Satellite time-lapse shows 45-mile long iceberg colliding with Clarence Island in Antarctica
Hefty iceberg D-30A has collided with Clarence Island — an important refuge for breeding penguins in Antarctica. But luckily, the penguins weren't at home when the berg struck.
Severe space weather is messing up bird migrations, new study suggests
New research indicates that the number of migrating birds decreases during severe space weather events. They are also more prone to becoming lost.
Russian space station laboratory module appears to spring coolant leak
File Photo of the Nauka module at the International Space Station. Credit: NASA/Shane Kimbrough
An apparent exterior coolant leak from a Russian laboratory module at the International Space Station has been reported by the crew. It follows similar leaks that struck a Russian Soyuz crew ferry craft and a Progress cargo ship within the past year.
See the moon snuggle up to Venus early on Oct. 10
The moon will meet up with the planet Venus for an early morning tryst on Oct. 10. At the same time, the two celestial bodies will be in conjunction.
Euclid Recovers From a Navigation Problem and Finds its Guide Stars Again
On July 1st, 2023, the ESA’s Euclid mission headed for space, where it began its mission to observe the Universe and measure its expansion over time. The commissioning process began well as the mission team spent weeks testing and calibrating the observatory, then flew the mission out to Lagrange Point 2 (LP2). The telescope focused its mirrors, collected its “first light,” and the first test images it took were breathtaking! Unfortunately, Euclid hit a snag when its Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) failed to lock onto its “guide stars.”
Why Einstein must be wrong: In search of the theory of gravity
Unlike physical theories describing the other three fundamental forces in physics, the general theory of relativity has only been tested in weak gravity.
What are kilonovas?
A kilonova is a bright blast of electromagnetic radiation that happens when two neutron stars or a neutron star and a stellar-mass black hole collide and merge.
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope is back on track after finding its guiding stars
The European Space Agency's dark energy and dark matter detective spacecraft Euclid is ready for full "science mode" after relocating its guiding stars.
A Pulsar Suddenly Threw Out Radiation 200 Times More Energetic
Pulsars are known for their regularity and stability. These fast-rotating neutron stars emit radio waves with such consistent pulses that astronomers can use them as a kind of cosmic clock. But recently a pulsar emitted gamma rays with tremendous energy. The gamma rays were the most energetic photons ever observed, with energies of more than 20 teraelectronvolts, and astronomers are struggling to understand how that’s possible. The results were published in Nature Astronomy, which describes the burst of gamma rays emanating from the Vela Pulsar.
Axiom Space partners with fashion house Prada to design Artemis 3 moon suits
A new partnership is taking the concept of haute couture to new heights. Axiom Space has joined forces with Prada to design the spacesuits that NASA's Artemis 3 astronauts will wear on the moon.
All aboard! Train tugs Artemis 2 moon rocket parts to the NASA launch center (photos, video)
Parts for NASA's boosters, which will assist the powerful Space Launch System for Artemis moon missions, arrived in Florida for preparation. These pieces will help bring four astronauts around the moon in late 2024.
What cosmic object 'Arrokoth' can tell us about our solar system's formation
A new study from researchers at the Southwest Research Institute has unearthed a fascinating discovery about Arrokoth, a trans-Neptunian object made famous by the New Horizons probe in 2020.
This Hubble Telescope view of a chalky spiral galaxy is a sight to behold (photo)
The galaxy NGC 6951 was a star factory 800 million years ago, then it halted operations for 300 million years before cranking stellar bodies out once more.
Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular 'ring of fire' this week
On Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular "ring of fire." Here's what you can expect from the celestial phenomenon.
Wanted: bright ideas to develop the lunar economy
ESA is calling for visionary ideas for how to use a constellation of communication and navigation satellites around the Moon to establish lunar businesses – and unlock opportunities on Earth.
Connect to ESA Careers Day on 9 November
If you are interested in applying for a job at ESA, curious to know what opportunities we have for you or would like to hear about the projects our teams are working on, then mark your calendar for 9 November 2023! For this fully online event, we will be streaming a programme packed full of sessions giving you an insider’s look at STEM careers at ESA.
Live coverage: SpaceX plans to launch back-to-back, cross-country Falcon 9 launches
SpaceX is kicking off the second week of October with a planned pair of back-to-back Falcon 9 launches, lifting off from both of its Space Force-based launch pads.
Is This a Collapsed Lava Tube on the Moon?
The Moon was once a geologically active place characterized by volcanoes, lava flows, and a magnetic field generated by action in its interior. The Moon’s airless environment has perfectly preserved evidence of this past and can be seen today as dark deposits, volcanic domes, and cones. But the most recognizable features are known as “sinuous rilles,” which are believed to be ancient lava tubes that have since collapsed. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) recently captured images of a rille that extended 48 km long (30 mi) across the northern hemisphere.
SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites early Oct. 9 in 2nd half of doubleheader
SpaceX plans to loft 22 of its Starlink broadband satellites early Monday morning (Oct. 9) on the second half of a launch doubleheader.
