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'Alien: Romulus' sequel in the works, new 'Alien vs. Predator' will 'probably' happen
Hot on the heels of Alien: Romulus' success at the global box office, Disney and 20th Century Studios are fast-tracking a direct sequel.
Here's what China launched to orbit on its retrievable satellite last month (video)
China has revealed the payloads it sent to Earth orbit last month on the two-week-long Shijian-19 retrievable satellite mission.
The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Photo Might Need a Retake
Remember that amazing “first image” of Sagittarius A* (Sgr A) black hole at the heart of the Milky Way? Well, it may not be completely accurate, according to researchers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). Instead, the accretion disk around Sgr A* may be more elongated, rather than the circular shape we first saw in 2022.
The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT is nearly $200 off ahead of Black Friday
The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT, a portable computerized telescope, is now the lowest price we've seen in nearly two years ahead of Black Friday.
A star exploded almost 1000 years ago and left us with the gorgeous Crab Nebula. Here's how to see it
To see the Crab Nebula for yourself, you'll have to wait until around midnight local daylight time, after it has sufficiently risen high enough above the east-northeast horizon.
China launches new set of classified Yaogan spy satellites (video)
A Long March 2C rocket launched three Yaogan-43 spy satellites to orbit from southwestern China on Oct. 22, marking the third liftoff of the mysterious satellite series.
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized in Pensacola after Dragon splashdown, in 'stable condition'
Four astronauts aboard SpaceX Crew-8 went to a Pensacola hospital shortly after their splashdown. NASA said the visit was done as a precaution.
NASA's Robonaut-2 reunited with its ride into space at Smithsonian
NASA's space shuttle Discovery has been reunited with one of its last crew members. The National Air and Space Museum debuted Robonaut-2 (R2), NASA's first dexterous humanoid robot flown into space.
Here are Some Potentially Habitable World Targets for the Upcoming LIFE Mission
The odds are good that we are not alone in the Universe. We have found thousands of exoplanets so far, and there are likely billions of potentially habitable planets in our galaxy alone. But finding evidence of extraterrestrial life is challenging, and even the most powerful telescopes we currently have may not produce definitive proof. But there are telescopes in the pipeline that may uncover life. It will be decades before they are built and launched, but when they are, which systems should they target first? That’s the question answered in a recent paper.
NASA's solar-sailing spacecraft has a bent boom and is still tumbling in Earth orbit (photo)
The technology-demonstrating Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has a bent boom in Earth orbit, but NASA says it shouldn't be a big deal.
Returning astronauts taken to “local medical facility” after initial checks aboard recovery ship
The four members of the SpaceX Crew-8 mission wave after the side hatch opens following their return to Earth on Oct. 25, 2024. Left to right: Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, pilot Michael Barratt, commander Matthew Dominick, astronaut Jeanette Epps. Image: SpaceX
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico to close out an extended 235-day expedition to the International Space Station. After initial medical checks, all four were flown to a nearby medical facility for “additional evaluation,” NASA said.
A meteorite 200 times bigger than the dinosaur-killing asteroid helped life on Earth flourish
The destructive power of asteroids is undeniable — just ask the dinosaurs. New research suggests a huge space rock that struck Earth over 3 billion years ago may have benefitted early life.
Setting the course in space: highlights from IAC 2024
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From 14 to 18 October 2024, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) returned for its 75th edition, and ESA took on a front-centre role, from presenting Europe’s future space ambitions and showcasing major steps towards them, to addressing global challenges alongside other world space leaders. Held at the Milano Congress Centre (MiCo), the largest conference venue in Europe, the event brought together more than 11 000 experts from industry, research institutions, and space agencies worldwide. The first four days featured a comprehensive programme of events and presentations for professionals and stakeholders, while the final day was open to the public.
Listen to haunting sounds of Earth's magnetic field flipping 41,000 years ago in eerie new animation
A new video shows how Earth's magnetic field weakened and warped before temporarily flipping during a recent "polar reversal event."
Thin cool surface skin boosts ocean’s carbon uptake
New research, partially funded by ESA, reveals that the cool ‘ocean skin’ allows oceans to absorb more atmospheric carbon dioxide than previously thought. These findings could enhance global carbon assessments, shaping more effective emission-reduction policies.
Seven ways navigation tech contributes to sustainability
What does satellite navigation have to do with sustainable development? Quite a lot, in fact. Satnav and other positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies provide critical data that support green solutions across numerous sectors. From enabling smart mobility to optimising energy grids and facilitating precision farming, the potential for PNT to drive sustainability is immense.
Earth from Space: Northern Ohio
Image: This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases the rich agricultural landscape of northern Ohio in the mid-western of the United States.
Crew-8 astronauts splash down on SpaceX Dragon Endeavour after weather delays
Crew-8 is back on Earth after an extended mission and a wait for the weather to clear. Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps and Alexander Grebenkin splashed down on Dragon Endeavour.
