The National Science Foundation announced last week that it won’t rebuild or replace the iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, which collapsed in 2020. Instead, the NSF says they have solicited calls for proposals to build a multidisciplinary educational center at the site.
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Jim McDivitt, astronaut who led Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 missions, dies at 93
NASA astronaut James McDivitt, who commanded Gemini 4, the first U.S. mission to conduct a spacewalk, before leading Apollo 9, the first test flight of the Apollo moon lander, has died at age 93.
Shortly Before They Collided, two Black Holes Tangled Spacetime up Into Knots
In February 2016, scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) announced the first-ever detection of gravitational waves (GWs). Originally predicted by Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, these waves are ripples in spacetime that occur whenever massive objects (like black holes and neutron stars) merge. Since then, countless GW events have been detected by observatories across the globe – to the point where they have become an almost daily occurrence. This has allowed astronomers to gain insight into some of the most extreme objects in the Universe.
Lodewijk van den Berg, who became 1st Dutch-born astronaut, dies at 90
Lodewijk van den Berg, who studied crystal growth aboard the space shuttle Challenger as the first Dutch-born astronaut, has died at the age of 90. He logged just over a week in space.
US Space Force awards 'rapid launch' contracts to Firefly, Millennium Space Systems
The U.S. Space Force seeks to ramp up its 'rapid launch' capabilities with a pair of task orders supporting a 2023 mission devoted to assessing orbital threats.
SpaceX 'proceeding very carefully' with Starship testing, Elon Musk says
SpaceX is taking a measured approach to the testing that will get its newest Starship prototype ready for liftoff.
NASA is Hoping They can Break the Sound Barrier… Quietly
Seventy-five years is a long time for a technology to mature. In the case of supersonic flight, the technology has matured dramatically since Chuck Yaeger first broke the sound barrier on October 14th, 1947. However, you might notice that currently, you can’t hop on a commercial supersonic jet. The reason is simple, close to seventy-five years after the technology was first developed, NASA thinks it might have a solution for its biggest hurdle.
NASA asteroid-sampling mission on track for delivery next year
The spacecraft at the center of NASA's first asteroid sample return mission has altered its trajectory in preparation for its return to Earth next year.
'Good Night Oppy' director on his film about the Mars rover that refused to die (exclusive)
Director Ryan White shares his thoughts on his new documentary, "Good Night Oppy," the real-life fable of a Mars robot that refused to die and the dedicated NASA team that kept it going.
Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Yet Lit Up the Sky
A recently detected gamma-ray burst GRB 221009A was so intense that it temporarily blinded instruments and disturbed Earth’s atmosphere.
Uncontrolled Rocket Reentries are a Bigger Problem Than you Think
Over 60% of the launches in 2020 resulted in one or more rocket parts making an uncontrolled reentry into the atmosphere. While thankfully no one was hurt by that debris, with the expected rise in rocket launches over the coming decade the chances of a casualty are increasing. A new study paints the picture of how current methods of assessing risk are inadequate and new steps need to be taken.
Star Wars Villainous board game review
Star Wars Villainous’ refined mechanics are enough to turn even the most virtuous of Jedi Knights to the Dark Side – sometimes it’s good to be bad .
Space station data show how dust contributes to climate change
New maps of the chemical composition of dust based on measurements taken from the International Space Station will help scientists understand which types of minerals contribute to climate change.
Best camera for low light photography in 2022
Find the best camera for low light photography in our guide, covering mirrorless, DSLR and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
'Destination Moon': Take a tour of new Air and Space Museum gallery
Of the eight new galleries debuting with the reopening of the National Air and Space Museum, none may be more anticipated than "Destination Moon." Here is a multimedia walkthrough of the exhibition.
Ariane 6 stands tall on its launch pad
The Ariane 6 launch pad at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana now hosts for the first time a fully assembled example of ESA’s new heavy-lift rocket, following the addition of an upper composite to the core stage and four boosters already in place. The upper composite – consisting of two half-fairings and a payload mock-up with the structural adapter needed to join it to the core stage – made the 10 km trip from the encapsulation building to launch pad on 12 October.
Tentative Evidence of the First Generation of Stars
Scientists have detected something unusual around a distant quasar — perhaps the first real evidence of a first-generation star.
Dazzling Hubble Space Telescope image shows millions of stars glittering like jewels
The Hubble Space Telescope peered into a massive gathering of stars.
BlissLights Starport USB star projector review
A very basic star projector, but one that floods your space with bright, single-color laser dots to add an instant ambience.
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ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is all smiles after arriving in Cologne, Germany, less than a day after leaving the International Space Station.
Best Lego advent calendars 2022: Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy and more
Build your way to Christmas Day with the best Lego advent calendars.
