As the launch date for NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission continues to get pushed back due to glitches and storms, a deadline for its solid rocket boosters is quickly approaching.
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Sea levels might rise much faster than thought, data from Greenland suggest
Greenland's largest ice sheet is thawing at a much higher rate than expected, a new study has revealed, suggesting it will add six times more water to rising sea levels than previously thought.
Chipping Away at the Great Attractor Mystery. Another Galaxy Cluster Found Behind the Milky Way’s Disk
Something huge lurks in the shadows of the Universe. Known as the Great Attractor, it is causing the Milky Way and all the surrounding galaxies to rush towards it. We would normally have a better understanding of this situation, except for the fact that the Great Attractor happens to lie in the direction behind the galactic bulge, which makes it difficult for us to observe. A team of astronomers have performed a new infrared survey of the region behind the bulge, and they have found yet another large galaxy cluster. Their work is helping to paint a more complete portrait of the environment of the Great Attractor.
One Total Lunar Eclipse Photo to Rule Them All
We’ve seen some great images from the total lunar eclipse this week. But this one might top them all. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this incredible composite image, showing the Moon in various stages of the eclipse throughout the night.
Hubble saw the Same Supernova at Three Different Times Thanks to Gravitational Lensing
As cosmic events go, supernova explosions epitomize the saying, “Live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse.” They’re the deaths of stars so massive that they tear through their fuel in a short time. Then, they explode and create gorgeous scenes of stellar destruction. These seminal events enrich the universe with chemical elements for new generations of stars and planets.
Hubble Spies Supernova in Early Universe
Archival Hubble Space Telescope images taken more than a decade ago have revealed an ancient star in the act of exploding.
China rolls out rocket for Tianzhou 5 cargo launch to space station (video)
A Long March 7 rocket carrying the robotic Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft rolled out to its pad on Hainan island early Wednesday (Nov. 9) to gear up for an expected Friday (Nov. 11) launch.
Right place, right time: Hubble telescope captured a supernova as it exploded
Archival images from the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed an infant supernova photographed just hours after the star's explosion 11.5 billion years ago.
Satellites watch Tropical Storm Nicole approach Florida ahead of Artemis 1 moon launch (photos)
Artemis 1 will remain at the launch pad to ride Tropical Storm Nicole out when it hits Florida.
'Blood, Sweat & Rockets:' Podcast series looks at colorful founders of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab
The new podcast series "Blood, Sweat & Rockets" shines a light on the aerospace pioneers who founded NASA's famous Jet Propulsion Lab and helped blaze a trail to the heavens.
Arecibo Observatory: Watching for asteroids, waiting for E.T.
The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse.
Gearing up for the Moon with Pangaea
Image: Gearing up for the Moon
Save $220 on this excellent Anycubic 3D printer, down to just $309
The Anycubic Photon Mono X is now just over $300 direct from the Anycubic website, alongside a host of other November deals.
Lyrid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it
The 2023 Lyrid meteor shower will occur between April 16-25 and peak on the night of April 22. A typical shower displays between five and 20 meteors per hour.
NASA astronauts debut new patch design for Boeing Starliner crew flight test
The first astronauts set to fly on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft debuted a new look for their mission patch. Crew Flight Test commander Butch Wilmore and pilot Suni Williams sported the new insignia.
Best space games 2022: Outer Wilds, No Man's Sky, Kerbal Space Program and more
Explore the cosmos and battle aliens with the best space games, from No Man's Sky to Mass Effect.
What is ESA’s Moonlight initiative?
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Going to the Moon was the first step. Staying there is the next ambition.
Playmobil decloaks a replica of the Klingon Bird of Prey from Star Trek
The Playmobil Bird Of Prey ship is an exciting expansion of the manufacturer's Star Trek range and will land in December.
Cygnus cargo ship arrive at space station after solar array trouble
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the International Space Station’s Canadian-built robotic arm Wednesday. Credit: NASA TV/Spaceflight Now
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply ship arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday, overcoming a deployment failure on one of its two power-generating solar arrays to deliver 4.1 tons of cargo and experiments to the complex.
Solar storm smashes hole in Earth's magnetosphere, triggering extremely rare pink auroras
On Nov. 3, a solar storm caused a temporary crack in Earth's magnetic field. The resulting hole enabled energetic particles to penetrate deep into the planet's atmosphere and set off extremely rare pink auroras.
Canadian town asks startup SpaceRyde to stop loud rocket engine tests
Residents and municipal officials in a small Canadian town are asking SpaceRyde, which is building a small rocket, to stop engine testing in their community.
