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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.
Gamma ray Telescopes Might be Able to Detect the Gravitational Waves Caused by Merging Supermassive Black Holes
Gamma rays could be the new source for observing gravitational waves, according to a recent release from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy. This would make a possible third way to observe gravitational waves including laser interferometry and radio waves.
Russia is jamming GPS satellite signals in Ukraine, US Space Force says
Another piece of space infrastructure for Ukraine is under attack, according to an NBC report.
'Megacomet' Bernardinelli-Berstein is largest ever seen, Hubble telescope confirms
A gigantic comet is actually the largest ever seen, new observations by the Hubble Space Telescope confirm.
'Megacomet' Bernardinelli-Berstein is largest ever seen, Hubble telescope confirms
A gigantic comet is actually the largest ever seen, new observations by the Hubble Space Telescope confirm.
NASA photos show the Perseverance Mars rover and tiny Ingenuity helicopter from space
NASA's newest Mars rover and its trusty helicopter companion were spotted all the way from space in a new photo.
Former astronaut Scott Kelly launches 1st NFT, with sales supporting Ukraine
Scott Kelly just launched his first-ever NFT, an art project that went on auction today (April 12) — with all proceeds from the initial sales going to a nonprofit that's helping Ukraine survive the Russian invasion.
Galactic bones inside Milky Way's skeleton are a magnetic mess
Astronomers have created the most detailed map yet of the magnetic field within one of the Milky Way's galactic bones.
Meteor shower guide 2022: Dates and viewing advice
Our meteor shower calendar 2022 ensures you know where and when the most impressive meteor showers are occurring this year and how to view them.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Umbra
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be cool in the shade of today’s topic: umbra!
China's Long March rocket family: History and photos
Since 1970, China has launched more than 400 missions, and almost all have used the Long March family of rockets.
New home for Earth’s protectors
ESA’s new Space Safety Centre is a hub for activities protecting our planet from a raging star, risky asteroids and defunct satellites.
'Galactic spiderweb' is dotted with feeding black holes (photo)
Scientists have spotted a cluster of rapidly growing black holes that offer a glimpse at something called "cosmic noon."
EMBARGOED 9 AM ET APRIL 12: Space Perspective unveils lavish interior of balloon-borne tourist capsule
Space Perspective just released artist's illustrations of the interior of its Spaceship Neptune, which will include 360-degree panoramic windows and even a restroom with a view.
Get an Inside Look at Space Perspective’s Stratospheric Lounge (With Bar)
Mood lighting, swanky seats, plants, a bar … and a restroom with an out-of-this-world view: Those are the sorts of perks you’d expect on a luxury cruise, but the cruise that Space Perspective plans to offer with those amenities will take you 100,000 feet up, lofted by a balloon.
61st anniversary of human spaceflight marred by Russian invasion of Ukraine
While the International Space Station partnership continues, most other Russian space collaborations are in pieces.
Artemis moon program will boost science and private spaceflight, NASA says
Sending astronauts back to the moon will have considerable benefits both scientifically and economically, NASA officials stressed.
An astronaut awakes | Cosmic Kiss
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ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer gives a glimpse into his morning routine aboard the International Space Station during his Cosmic Kiss mission.
Weird! Measurement of W Boson Doesn’t Match Standard Model of Physics
A decade ago, physicists wondered whether the discovery of the Higgs boson at Europe’s Large Hadron Collider would point to a new frontier beyond the Standard Model of subatomic particles. So far, that’s not been the case — but a new measurement of a different kind of boson at a different particle collider might do the trick.