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Earth from Space: Blooming California
Image: Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on 8 April 2023, this image shows Los Angeles and part of the hinterland in Southern California.
China is Planning to Land Humans on the Moon by 2030 to go with its Ambitious Lunar Agenda
Weiren Wu, the Chief Designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP), recently announced an ambitious plan to put Chinese footprints on the lunar surface by 2030. This announcement came on the heels of this year’s Space Day of China, an annual event celebrated on April 24th meant to showcase the space industry achievements of the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
Celebrate Astronomy Day This Weekend!
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, come out and celebrate Astronomy Day! Here are some easy ways that you can explore the sky.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter has now flown more than 50 times
NASA’s Perseverance rover glimpsed the Ingenuity helicopter earlier this month after the rotorcraft’s 50th flight. This view shows dust accumulation on the vehicle. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
NASA’s pioneering Mars helicopter Ingenuity continues to outperform its design specifications, having now notched up more than 50 record-breaking forays across the Red Planet’s surface, 10 times as many flights as originally planned for.
Russia agrees to stay aboard International Space Station through 2028
Russia has agreed to stay in the International Space Station program through 2028, and the other major partners have signed on through 2030.
One Day Astronauts Will Be Breathing Oxygen Made From Rocks
When there’s a permanent base on the Moon, astronauts will need a way to replenish their oxygen supply. Fortunately, there’s an almost infinite amount of oxygen in the surrounding regolith, locked up the rocks and soil. The key would be to figure out a cost-effective way to extract it.
A Supermassive Black Hole and its Jet, All in a Single Picture
In May 2022, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team released the first-ever radio image of M87’s central black hole. It was a stunning revelation based on observations made using a worldwide array of radio telescopes. Recently, they re-released a newer, sharper image of the black hole’s “ring of light.”
NASA Seeks Greater Diversity in Research Collaborations
In its pursuit of scientific research and human spaceflight, NASA engages in partnerships with various universities, laboratories, and academic institutes. In keeping with NASA’s policy of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and the Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) Science Plan, NASA is seeking to expand its partnerships and encourage “a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.” To this end, NASA created the Minority University Research and Education Project Partnership (MUREP) – administered through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM).
NASA Voyager 2 spacecraft extends its interstellar science mission for 3 more years
NASA's Voyager 2 has been exploring the solar system and interstellar space since 1977. With power dwindling, a new technique will allow science to continue.
Live coverage: Weather iffy for Falcon Heavy launch tonight
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the ViaSat 3 Americas broadband satellite. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.
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Martian dust likely preventing Chinese rover from waking up
The chief designer of China's Mars exploration program has provided a long-awaited comment on the status of the country's Zhurong Mars rover.
What a Mess. A Black Hole's Stellar Meal is Brighter and Longer Lasting Than Ever Seen Before
It’s a tale as old as time. A cataclysmic event occurs in the universe and releases a tremendous amount of energy in a short period of time. The event then fades into the darkness and the cosmos returns to normal. These short-lived cosmic events are known as transients and include things such as supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. Transients are quite common, but some of them can challenge explanations. Take for example the transient known as ZTF20abrbeie, nicknamed Scary Barbie.
Hubble Telescope celebrates 33rd anniversary with gorgeous photo of nearby stellar nursery
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a nearby stellar nursery called NGC 1333. Bright stars shine through clouds of dust and gas, showcasing the chaotic nature of star formation.
Totality “Down Under”
When the Moon’s shadow swept across Earth on April 20th, tens of thousands traveled to Australia, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia to witness the celestial spectacle.
New MotoArt PlaneTags made from NASA aircraft used by Apollo tracking stations
A NASA aircraft used to test the agency's Gemini and Apollo tracking stations has "taken off" as a popular collectible. MotoArt's latest PlaneTag is made from NASA 420, a C-121G Super Constellation.
Wow! Maxar satellite captures up-close look at NASA's Landsat 8 spacecraft in orbit
Maxar Technologies' Worldview-3 satellite has snapped images of NASA's Landsat 8 spacecraft in orbit, showing clear details of the powerful Earth-observation satellite.
Look up and see the half-lit first quarter moon buzz the Beehive Cluster tonight
The moon will be half-illuminated on Thursday (April 27), during the first quarter phase halfway between the new moon and the full moon.
NASA's TESS exoplanet-hunting satellite celebrates 5 years in space
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, is now in its fifth year scanning the sky for new worlds.
Lego Star Wars Captain Rex Helmet review
In our book, the Lego Star Wars Captain Rex Helmet outranks everything.
Silva Terra Scout XT headlamp Review
Looking for an award-winning headlamp that's made from hemp and recycled plastics? This eco-friendly head torch is one of the best headlamps you can buy right now.
