Don Lind, a former NASA astronaut who helped plan humanity's first moonwalk before launching on the space shuttle, has died at the age of 92. His first and only spaceflight was on Challenger in 1985.
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See the moon's Mare Imbrium mountains on Sunday (Sept. 4)
On Sunday, September 4, using binoculars or a telescope sky watchers will be able to spot a spectacular mountain range on the moon, part of one of the largest craters in the solar system.
Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning photo of a galaxy with a strange shape
A new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a dwarf irregular galaxy called NGC 1156, which boasts a unique structure unlike most other galaxies.
Could Earth ever leave our solar system?
Here's how the Earth could theoretically leave the solar system.
Fuel leak on Artemis 1 moon rocket may take weeks to repair, NASA says
A fuel leak that thwarted NASA's second attempt to launch its new Artemis 1 moon rocket on Saturday (Sept. 3) will likely take weeks to fix, and may even force the megarocket off its launch pad.
Hydrogen leak delays moonshot by at least several weeks
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What Would it Take to Find Life on Venus?
Life on Venus, or the possibility thereof, has been a hot topic as of late. There’s also been plenty of controversies, including the (still disputed) discovery of phosphine, a potential biomarker in the atmosphere. The best way to lay that controversy to rest would be to go there and actually take samples, which at the very least, would help constrain the existence of life in Venus’ cloud layers. And a wide-ranging team from academia and industry hopes to do just that.
Using “C-Shaped Wheels,” This Rover can Climb Over More Challenging Lunar Terrain
Student teams are an underappreciated resource in much of the scientific community. Joining a team working toward a goal while at university, whether for racing solar-powered cars or digging fish ponds in Africa, is an excellent way to sharpen technical and project skills while improving communication and teamwork. The space industry is starting to catch on to these strengths, with student teams developing exciting projects all over the world. A recent entry comes from students at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands – a six-legged robot called Lunar Zebro with a unique take on wheels.
You’ll Soon be Able to Access Starlink Directly With Your Cellphone, From Anywhere in the US, and Eventually the World
The future of satellite communications is almost upon us. SpaceX has signed a deal with T-Mobile to provide the carrier’s customers with text services from its Starlink satellites anywhere in the US starting next year.
JWST Sees An Exoplanet, SLS Delay, Cosmology Crisis Continues
Artemis 1 delayed yet again, a direct image of an exoplanet from Webb, how Starlink will connect directly to phones, Voyager 1 is fixed, and the Crisis in Cosmology continues.
Fuel leak delays NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch
A fuel leak forced NASA to call off its second attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon mission on Saturday (Sept. 3).
Legendary Astronomer Frank Drake has Passed Away
Legendary astronomer Frank Drake has passed away at the age of 92. Known primarily for his Drake Equation — an estimate of the probability of intelligent extraterrestrial life — he pioneered the field of SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and was a noted astronomer and astrophysicist. His work and life have left an indelible mark on humanity and given hope and wonder to all our hearts.
Get 25% off a Gskyer refractor telescope, ideal for kids and beginners
Get a saving of nearly $80 on a Gskyer refractor telescope that's a more affordable model for those wanting to get into stargazing.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket looks spectacular in these amazing photos
NASA's Space Launch System rocket is stunning as it waits at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its second attempt to lift off for the milestone Artemis 1 mission.
Not just Artemis: China and Russia plan to put boots on the moon, too
China and Russia aim to build a base near the moon's south pole that could begin hosting crews by the mid-2030s.
NASA begins fueling Artemis 1 moon rocket for 2nd launch attempt
NASA began fueling its massive new rocket early Saturday (Sept. 3), setting the stage for a critical Artemis 1 test flight to the moon.
Best used DLSR cameras: save money on discounted gear
Shop used and save money by buying one of the best DSLRs for a deep camera discount when you buy preowned.
The Artemis 1 mission marks the start of a new space race to mine the moon
Artemis 1 marks the beginning of a new space race for lunar resources, and this time around, everybody wants to mine the moon.
It's not just rocket science — hidden chemistry powers moon launches and sustains life in space
Dive into the chemistry that makes launching rockets and living in space possible.
Solar Orbiter to look at Venus' magnetic field as it swings by the planet
The sun-studying Solar Orbiter spacecraft will swing by Venus on Saturday (Sept. 3) and gather bonus observations of our neighbor planet's mysterious magnetic field.
See the first quarter moon on Saturday (Sept. 3)
A week after the new moon the moon reaches its first quarter, the point at which one-half of its disk is illuminated by the sun as seen from Earth. This can be spotted during the first weekend of September 2022.
