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Earth from Space: Washington, US
To celebrate the recent data release from Landsat 9, this week we take a closer look at a part of Washington state – the northwesternmost state of the US – through the lens of Landsat 9.
New Russia sanctions won't imperil ISS operations, NASA says
The International Space Station program will continue business as usual, NASA assures us as the U.S. government levies new sanctions against Russia.
Roc soars again: Biggest airplane ever built aces 4th test flight
The biggest airplane ever built, Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft, just aced its fourth test flight.
Fifty more Starlink satellites ready for launch Friday
In this file photo from 2019, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands vertical at Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX will launch another 50 Starlink internet satellites Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, continuing what’s expected to be a cadence of nearly one Falcon 9 launch per month this year at the West Coast spaceport.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission, 1st flight of new megarocket, won't launch until May
An April launch is no longer possible for Artemis 1, which will send an uncrewed Orion capsule around the moon using a huge Space Launch System megarocket. And May could be difficult to hit as well.
When a rogue rocket hits the moon March 4, NASA orbiter will hunt for its crater grave
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter won't be in view during impact time, but may have a follow-up plan.
NASA control center named for Apollo launch director Rocco Petrone
The NASA control center that oversaw the launch of the first astronauts to walk on the moon now bears the name of one of its pioneering directors. Agency officials honored the late Rocco Petrone.
Biden announces sanctions targeting Russia’s space program
President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia on Thursday afternoon. Credit: White House
President Biden said Thursday the United States is imposing new sanctions against Russia, including measures that will “degrade” the country’s space program, in response to Russian military attacks on Ukraine.
Mini-Neptunes can Lose gas and Turn Into Super-Earths
Can one type of planet become another? Can a mini-Neptune lose its atmosphere and become a super-Earth? Astronomers have found two examples of mini-Neptunes transitioning to super-Earths, and the discovery might help explain a noted “gap” in the size distribution of exoplanets.
Strangely tilted black hole challenges formation theories
A tilted black hole spinning around a misaligned axis has been discovered in our galaxy, challenging theories of black hole formation.
Need Some More Ytterbium? Who Doesn’t? Here’s Where you can Find it in Space
Looking to do some mining in space? Need a little Ytterbium on your next flight through the galaxy? Researchers have figured out the best places in the cosmos to find this unusual but useful element.
James Webb Space Telescope instrument checkouts on track amid mirror alignment
The mirrors and instruments working together will enable the huge observatory's science observations.
US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion will degrade Russian space program, Biden says
Russia's space program will suffer under new U.S. sanctions, U.S. President Joe Biden said today (Feb. 24).
Astronomers Detect the Closest Fast Radio Burst Ever Seen
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the top mysteries facing astronomers today. First discovered in 2007 (the famous “Lorimer Burst“), these energetic events consist of huge bursts of radio waves that typically last mere milliseconds. While most events observed to date have been one-off events, astronomers have detected a few FRBs that were repeating in nature. The cause of these bursts remains unknown, with theories ranging from rotating neutron stars and magnetars to extraterrestrials!
Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2022
From returning greats to brand new shows, these are the best upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2022.
Black Hole Spins Crookedly
Astronomers have found a black hole leaning decidedly askew in its orbit with a star.
What does the Ukraine invasion mean for US-Russian partnership in space?
Could Russia's military and political actions in Ukraine upend science and exploration in outer space?
Hubble eyes two stunning galaxies before future James Webb Space Telescope observations
The Hubble Space Telescope continues to scout on behalf of the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope to guide future astronomy work.
Lightning UK deal: Save 42% on this moon lamp night light
Grab an out-of-this-world discount on a lunar night light that can shine different colours.
White holes: What we know about black holes' neglected twins
White holes are theoretical cosmic regions that are opposite to black holes. Just as nothing can escape a black hole, nothing can enter a white hole.
