The Milky Way is special because it is our home. No matter where we are on Earth we can see its arc of light overhead if the night is dark enough. But how similar is our galaxy to others? Is it an unusual spiral galaxy, or is it rather typical in the cosmos?
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 130 —Dogs on Mars, Snakes on the Moon
On Episode 130 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jim Bell about the Mars Sample Return program and VIPER mission to the moon.
Did dark matter help black holes grow to monster sizes in the infant cosmos?
Could dark matter decay have given massive clouds of hydrogen gas the time they needed to birth supermassive black holes seen by the James Webb Space Telescope?
Watch SpaceX launch Crew-9 astronaut mission to the ISS
SpaceX will launch two astronauts toward the International Space Station today (Sept. 28), and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX, NASA 'go' for 1st astronaut launch to ISS from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad
NASA and SpaceX cleared their Crew-9 astronaut flight to the International Space Station for launch, a Sept. 28 liftoff that will help return two Boeing Starliner astronauts home.
Two-man crew bound for space station will give Starliner astronauts a ride home in February
Cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov (left) will assist commander Nick Hague (right) during the Crew 9’s climb to space. The two empty seats will be used by Starliner commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams when all four return to Earth next February. Image: SpaceX
NASA’s 10th Crew Dragon flight to the International Space Station is ready for launch Saturday with two long-duration crew members on board along with two empty seats that will be used next February to carry Boeing’s Starliner astronauts back to Earth after an extended stay in orbit.
Watch spectacular Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS rise during the early hours of Sept. 28 with this free livestream
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will reach perihelion — and if it survives its close call with the sun, we may be in for a real treat.
Lego Ideas submissions Lunar Landscape, Space Projection Telescope and Voyager 1's Pale Blue Dot need to be made into real sets
These three space-themed submissions on Lego Ideas have captured our attention, and deserve to be on store shelves.
Chinese rocket launches 8 satellites to orbit from ship at sea (video, photos)
A Chinese Smart Dragon-3 rocket launched from a sea-based platform on Sept. 23, carrying eight remote-sensing satellites to orbit.
Martian Clay Could Be Hiding the Planet's Atmosphere
Ages ago in its youth, Mars appeared much like Earth. It was a warm planet with lakes, rivers, and vast seas. It had a thick atmosphere with clouds and rain. One major difference is that the atmosphere was rich with carbon dioxide instead of oxygen. Then about 3.5 billion years ago much of the atmosphere disappeared, and we haven’t understood how. A new study in Science Advances suggests that the waters of Mars may have been the key, and much of the ancient atmosphere may be locked in the surface of the red planet.
China's CAS Space launches 5 satellites with its 4th rocket (video)
Commercial Chinese rocket maker CAS Space completed its fourth solid rocket launch on Tuesday (Sept. 24), sending five satellites to orbit.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS may dazzle this weekend. But is the best yet to come?
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will have a close encounter with the sun today (Sept. 27) here's how to make the most of comet viewing opportunities this weekend and beyond.
New 'Starfield: Shattered Space' DLC explores House Va'ruun homeworld (video)
A preview for Bethesda's new "Starfield" DLC story expansion pack, "Shattered Space"
Satellites reveal Hurricane Helene's deadly fury as a monster Category 4 storm during landfall (videos)
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida's Gulf Coast overnight Thursday (Sept. 26) with satellites capturing striking views of a colossal storm.
'Alien: Romulus:' How VFX Supervisor Shane Mahan hatched a new nest of xenomorphs (exclusive)
An interview with Legacy Effects' co-founder Shane Mahan for his work on "Alien: Romulus"
Hubble Space Telescope spies a spiral galaxy in a cosmic 'clock'
A dazzling new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a bright spiral galaxy on a diagonal tilt, resembling a pendulum swinging back and forth through space.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 27 – October 6
On these moonless evenings, Cassiopeia shows some of its inner workings. The Circlet of Pisces offers a very red star next to a little-known cross. From Vega, Lyra points away from the head of Draco.
Astronomers Find a Strange Lopsided Planet
I’ve often stated that planets come in a wide range of sizes but rarely do I find myself stating they come in a wide range of shapes too! The discovery of WASP-107b is a case in point since this planet is the size of Jupiter but only a tenth of its mass. But there’s more… Using the James Webb Space Telescope a team of astronomers have accurately identified that the planet has an east-west asymmetry in its atmosphere, in other words, it’s lopsided. It is tidally locked to the star and on one side, the atmosphere seems to be inflated compared to the other.
Ruko F11 Mini drone review
The Ruko F11 Mini is a budget sub-250g drone that flies well and could be a great option for learning flight controls, but image quality isn’t one of its strong points.
Record-breaking Milky Way map showcases 1.5 billion objects: 'We have changed the view of our galaxy forever'
A 13-year survey conducted by the VISTA telescope has resulted in the creation of the most detailed Milky Way map ever. It contains a stunning 1.5 billion objects.
