With help from a cryocooler, Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument has dropped down to just a few degrees above the lowest temperature matter can reach and is ready for calibration.
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Media session - ESA Council extraordinary meeting
Video: 01:15:00
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher shares the outcome of the ESA Council extraordinary meeting in this virtual Q&A with journalists. Additional updates are provided on ESA’s main programmes, the overall rollout of Agenda 2025 on the way to the ESA Ministerial Meeting in November 2022 as well as further implications of the current geopolitical situation on ESA’s activities.
Scientists reveal secrets about elusive mid-sized black holes
Scientists are uncovering how mysterious medium-sized black holes may arise from collisions of massive stars.
UFOs left 'radiation burns' and 'unaccounted for pregnancies,' new Pentagon report claims
1,500 pages of UFO related research has been declassified by the US government following a FOIA request by The Sun
Elegoo Saturn review: near perfect planetary printing
The Elegoo Saturn is a mid-to-large sized resin 3D printer that’s ideal for bigger figurines and prototyping.
ZWO ASI533MC Pro review
The ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera offers high-end features in an affordable package. We check out how it performs under the night sky.
Russian buildup in eastern Ukraine seen in satellite photos
Russia's intensifying focus on eastern and southern Ukraine is visible in satellite imagery.
NASA motion base shuttle simulator lands at museum for static display
A NASA space shuttle simulator that was used to prepare astronauts for the motion of the vehicle in flight has moved again, this time to enter its permanent new home, the Lone Star Flight Museum.
New wave of missions to reignite Venus exploration
Multiple research teams are developing missions designed to address Venus' potential as an abode for life.
Redirecting ESA programmes in response to geopolitical crisis
Press Release N° 16–2022
Radio eye on tree-counting Biomass
Image: Radio eye on tree-counting Biomass
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens review
Fantastically affordable and with few optical downsides, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens offers a fabulous off-brand alternative.
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens review
Fantastically affordable and with few optical downsides, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens offers a fabulous off-brand alternative.
NASA restarts moon rocket wet dress rehearsal countdown
STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS & USED WITH PERMISSION
NASA aiming for big 2023 thanks to generous budget request
The $26 billion NASA budget allocation for 2023 will help advance the agency's Artemis program, space and Earth science efforts, X-plane development, and commercial partnerships.
Martian Astronauts Will Create Fuel by Having a Shower
When astronauts begin exploring Mars, they will face numerous challenges. Aside from the time and energy it takes to get there and all the health risks that come with long-duration missions in space, there are also the hazards of the Martian environment itself. These include Mars’ incredibly thin and toxic and toxic atmosphere, the high levels of radiation the planet is exposed to, and the fact that the surface is extremely cold and drier than the driest deserts on Earth.
'Dead sunspot' launches ball of plasma toward Earth
The "corpse" of a sunspot exploded Monday (April 11), triggering a mass ejection of solar material that is headed in Earth's direction.
Telescope deal: get $85 off the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ on Amazon
Save 45% and get crystal clear views of the night sky with a powerful, reliable and easy to use telescope.
Because of Extreme Drought, Lake Powell is Barely a Lake Anymore
The two largest reservoirs in the United States are now at their lowest levels since they were first created. After several decades of drought – with the past two years classified as intense drought in the US Southwest — both Lake Powell and Lake Mead are shrinking. Recent satellite images show just how dramatic the changes have been, due to the ongoing the climate crisis..
Just a Few Pixels Would let Astronomers Map Surface Features on an Exoplanet Like Oceans and Deserts
Direct images of exoplanets are rare and lack detail. Future observatories might change that, but for now, exoplanet images don’t tell researchers very much. They merely show the presence of the planets as blobs of light.
