The Hubble Space Telescope has been in ‘safe mode’ since October 23, with all of the science instruments offline and unavailable for observations. However, engineers have now been able to bring one instrument, the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), back online, and have restarted its science observations. NASA said engineers are still investigating the issue as the other four instruments remain offline.
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Tour SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance with its Crew-3 astronauts in this NASA video
The Crew-3 astronauts on SpaceX's new Crew Dragon Endurance have shared a brief glimpse of their life in orbit after launch.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-II Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll have a blast learning about today’s topic: Type-II Supernovae!
A 'quasi-moon' asteroid companion of Earth that may actually be a moon relic
Mysterious near-Earth object Kamo'oalewa is the first known space rock made of what looks like lunar material, a new study reveals. It may have split off the moon in an ancient asteroid collision.
China's first Shenzhou 13 spacewalk sees 2 astronauts test suits, robotic arm
Shenzhou 13 astronauts continued construction of China's space station over the weekend, carrying out tasks to assist the outpost's future function in orbit.
Mavic Air 2 review
The Mavic Air 2 is a very easy drone to fly, but it still provides plenty of opportunity to get creative with your aerial photography and videography.
The moon's top layer alone has enough oxygen to sustain 8 billion people for 100,000 years
There is actually plenty of oxygen on the moon. It just isn't in a gaseous form. Instead it's trapped inside regolith — the layer of rock and fine dust that covers the moon's surface.
RadCube reaches out
Image: RadCube reaches out
Under One Sky: Let's Address Light Pollution Together
Concerned about light pollution? Join a virtual conference this weekend that looks at ongoing global efforts to mitigate it.
Full moon names: What they are plus important events during 2021 & 2022
Here is a list of common full moon names, dates and times in 2021-2022, beginning with the "Beaver Moon" this November, to the Hunter's Moon on Oct. 20.
Mapping our human footprint from space
The world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050, according to the UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs. Urban areas are already home to 55% of the world’s population and that figure is expected to grow to 68% by 2050. Rapid and unplanned urbanisation, combined with the challenges brought by climate change, can lead to an increase in air pollution, higher vulnerability to disasters, as well as issues related to the management of resources such as water, raw materials and energy.
Deepest earthquake ever detected should have been impossible
Researchers have detected the deepest earthquake ever, 467 miles below the Earth's surface.
Earth's 1st continents arose hundreds of millions of years earlier than thought
A new study hints at when and how Earth's first continents appeared.
Outside of Earth's 'shell,' SpaceX's Crew-3 reveal turtle as zero-g indicator
Just moments after entering Earth orbit, SpaceX Crew-3 astronaut Kayla Barron released a sparkling sea turtle to float above her head. The "zero-g indicator" showed she and her crew were weightless.
Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world and scientists are puzzled
Europe's climate is warming much faster than the rest of the world and scientists are still trying to understand why.
Watch live: Crew-3 arrive at International Space Station
Coverage of ESA astronaut Matthias’s Maurer’s journey to the International Space Station continues, with docking scheduled for 00:10 GMT/ 01:10 CET Friday 12 November and streaming live on ESA Web TV 2.
SpaceX debuts new Dragon capsule in launch to the International Space Station
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft lifts off Wednesday night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
SpaceX launched four astronauts toward the International Space Station on a brand new Dragon spacecraft Wednesday night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, continuing the company’s swift acceleration of crew missions just two days after another capsule returned to Earth.
Crew-3 launch to the Space Station
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ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and NASA astronaut NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron liftoff to the International Space Station in the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft “Endurance”.
In photos: SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA
On Nov. 10, 2021, SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-3 mission for NASA. Liftoff occurred at 9:03 p.m. EST from NASA's Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX launches Crew-3 astronauts to space station for NASA in nighttime liftoff
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon launched four astronauts into space for NASA's Crew-3 mission on Nov. 10.
Get over $50 off this Celestron telescope in an early Black Friday deal from Walmart
This early Black Friday deal from Walmart knocks a massive 40% off this Celestron telescope.
