Since 2019, Elon Musk and SpaceX have led the charge to create high broadband satellite internet services. As of May 2023, the Starlink constellation consisted of over 4,000 satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and roughly 1.5 million subscribers worldwide. Several competitors began launching constellations years before Starlink began, and several companies have emerged since. This includes HughesNet, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Kuiper Systems. But Starlink’s latest challenger could be its most fearsome yet: a company in China backed by the Beijing government!
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Do fabled 'dark stars' actually exist? James Webb Space Telescope spots 3 candidates
The James Webb Space Telescope spotted three objects that may be 'dark stars,' or stars that are powered by dark matter. But follow-up work is needed to learn their nature.
Forest Fires in British Columbia are Bad This Year. THIRTY Times Worse Than Average
This summer has seen a violent outbreak of forest fires across Canada and North America. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC), there were 911 active fires across the country on July 13th, nearly 600 of which were characterized as “out-of-control.” More than half of these active fires are taking place in the provinces of British Columbia, driven by a combination of unusual heat, dry lightning, and drought. The situation is becoming increasingly common thanks to rising global temperatures, diminished rainfall, changing weather patterns, and other related effects of Climate Change.
NASA and Metallica team up for epic Artemis 1 moon rocket video
NASA is using an epic guitar score from Metallica to highlight its Artemis program, which aims to land humans on the moon a few years from now.
UV Light
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light. It is classified into three categories based on wavelength: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Here are some key points about UV light:
See the wild Las Vegas Sphere transform into Earth, Mars and the moon (photos)
The Sphere in Las Vegas, the world's largest spherical structure, used its 580,000-square-foot LED 'exosphere' display to bring us Mars, the moon and Earth on July 4.
India's Chandrayaan 3 Mission Launches for the Moon
India is headed back to the Moon with its ambitious new Chandrayaan 3 mission.
'Failed star' is the coldest radio wave source ever discovered
Astronomers have discovered an ultracold brown dwarf, a "failed star" smaller than Jupiter and colder than a campfire that is emitting radio waves.
What's next for India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission?
India's third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14. The mission's lander and rover are scheduled to touch down on the moon in late August.
Famous 'man in the moon' could be 200 million years older than we thought
Moon craters used to measure lunar time have been reassessed, indicating some features are much older than we thought, possibly by up to 200 million years.
"Foundation" season 2 review: Stick with it and you will be rewarded
Apple T.V.'s epic adaptation of Isaac Asimov's novels has been playing the very long game.
We've Got to Go Back to Enceladus. Here's a Mission That Could Get the Science
In our search for life on other worlds, the one we’ve most explored is Mars. But while Mars has the makings for possible life, it isn’t the best candidate in our solar system. Much better are the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, which we know have liquid water. And of those, perhaps the best candidate is Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
A tale of two space rocks: The year 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' smashed onto the silver screen
Twenty-five years ago, two movies about deadly asteroids collided at the global box office – with very different results.
Good news for life: Mars rivers flowed for long stretches long ago
Some rivers on ancient Mars flowed for long enough stretches to create bona fide habitable environments on the Red Planet, a new study suggests.
Space-flown Snoopy dolls star in new Schulz Museum exhibit
What could be better than the first opportunity to see a Snoopy doll that flew into space? How about the chance to see three such dolls, including one that recently returned from the moon?
Beam yourself into the 'Star Trek' universe with this bold new 'Captain's Log Solo RPG'
Modiphius Entertainment is launching a new galaxy-hopping "Star Trek Adventures" role-playing game this summer for solo captains.
'Foundation' showrunner David S. Goyer on Season 2's F-bombs and fantastic visual effects (exclusive)
An exclusive interview with 'Foundation' showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer as Season 2 debuts.
See Wimbledon from space in new satellite image
A new satellite photo from the Earth-imaging company Planet captures the grass courts of the All England Club, which hosts the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament every summer.
Watch Rocket Lab launch 7 satellites, return booster to Earth today
Rocket Lab plans to launch seven satellites to orbit today (July 14) on a mission that will also feature a booster recovery, and you can watch the action live.
India launches historic Chandrayaan-3 moon-landing mission
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission launched today (July 14), kicking off the nation's second attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon.
