A new Chinese startup is attempting to develop its own reusable stainless-steel rockets, apparently taking inspiration from SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle.
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Watch the moon visit Mars in the sky Friday night (Nov. 11)
The moon will visit the red planet Mars on Friday (Nov. 11), when the two objects make a close approach in the evening sky.
We’ll Inevitably see Another Interstellar Object. Which Ones Make the Best Targets to Visit?
We finally have the technological means to detect interstellar objects. We’ve detected two in the last few years, ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, and there are undoubtedly more out there. As such, there’s been a lot of interest in developing a mission that could visit one once we detect it. But what would such a mission look like? Now, a draft paper from a team of primarily American scientists has taken a stab at answering that question and moved us one step closer to launching such a mission.
Should we really be worried about China's uncontrolled rocket booster reentries?
The rocket had been circling the Earth since Halloween
James Webb Space Telescope peers into lonely dwarf galaxy with sparkling results
James Webb Space Telescope imaging of the isolated dwarf galaxy Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte could help scientists understand how stars evolve in dwarf galaxies.
Best power banks 2022: for astronomy and astrophotographers
The best power banks for skywatchers and astrophotographers to power up on the go, ahead of the Black Friday sales.
China's huge new crew-launching moon rocket could fly for 1st time in 2027
Chinese rocket designers have said the country's new rocket for sending astronauts to the moon could be ready for a test flight in 2027.
Celestron Elements FireCel Mega 6 power bank review
The Celestron Elements FireCel Mega 6 power bank has three astro-friendly features in one compact, rugged device making it ideal for stargazers and astrophotographers alike.
Save $25 on the iconic Lego Galaxy Explorer with Walmart's early Black Friday deal
The Lego Galaxy Explorer is perfect for kids and adults alike, and at 25% off it's a bargain too.
Geminid meteor shower 2022: Everything you need to know
The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you the best times and places to see the Geminids (no equipment necessary).
OSIRIS-REx: NASA's asteroid study and sample return mission
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission will drop off pieces of asteroid Bennu, a carbon-rich rock from our early solar system, in 2023. The spacecraft will then study asteroid Apophis in 2029.
Astronaut Bob Behnken retires from NASA after trailblazing 22-year career
Bob Behnken is retiring from NASA after a pioneering 22-year career that includes three spaceflights, including SpaceX's first-ever crewed mission.
NASA's tiny CAPSTONE moon probe gearing up for lunar arrival on Nov. 13
CAPSTONE is scheduled to arrive in lunar orbit with an engine burn on Sunday evening (Nov. 13), but it'll likely be a while before we know how that crucial maneuver went.
Curious Kids: What would happen if the world split in half?
The solar system isn't as violent as it used to be, when giant impacts could shatter worlds.
Katherine Johnson: Pioneering NASA mathematician
Katherine Johnson was a pioneering NASA mathematician who helped land humans on the moon during the space race. Here, we take a look at her impressive life.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 11 – 19
The Moon shines in the east with ever-brightening Mars, then it wanes down into the early morning hours to leave the evenings dark for deep-sky observing. Jupiter glares on high. Vega and its binary accompaniments await you in the west.
Earth from Space: Santiago, Chile
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured this image of Santiago – the capital and largest city of Chile.
Keck's new Planet Hunter Instrument Comes Online, Searching for Smaller, More Earth-Sized Exoplanets
There’s a new planet hunter in town, and it’s got its sights set on nearby Earth-sized planets in the galactic neighborhood.
Divers Have Found a Piece of the Space Shuttle Challenger Off the Coast of Florida
Nearly 37 years ago the world watched in stunned horror as an explosion destroyed the space shuttle Challenger. The accident occurred 73 seconds after liftoff and killed seven astronauts. Memories of shuttle pieces falling into the sea remain with everyone who witnessed the catastrophe.
NASA assessing damage to Artemis 1 moon rocket from Tropical Storm Nicole
NASA has begun assessing the potential damage to its Artemis 1 moon rocket from Tropical Storm Nicole, which slammed into Florida's Space Coast on Thursday (Nov. 10).
