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More Data and Machine Learning has Kicked SETI Into High Gear

For over sixty years, astronomers and astrophysicists have been engaged in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). This consists of listening to other star systems for signs of technological activity (or “technosignatures), such as radio transmissions. This first attempt was in 1960, known as Project Ozma, where famed SETI researcher Dr. Frank Drake (father of the Drake Equation) and his colleagues used the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia to conduct a radio survey of Tau Ceti and Epsilon Eridani.

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Blue Origin aims for Mars in 2024 with twin NASA spacecraft

The company will launch NASA's two-spacecraft ESCAPADE mission in 2024 with its forthcoming New Glenn rocket, assuming Blue Origin has it ready in time.

Turkey earthquake opened 190-mile-long fissure, satellite images show

Two enormous cracks in Earth's crust opened near the Turkish-Syrian border after two powerful earthquakes shook the region on Monday (Feb. 6), killing over 20,000 people.

Hurricane-tracking satellites can also keep tabs on harmful microplastics in the ocean

A satellite system designed to track hurricanes can reveal where damaging microplastics accumulate in the ocean. A new study now reveals why.

Mars atmosphere mystery could be solved by rocks in Minnesota

We know precious little about how Mars got its atmosphere or how it disappeared. Now, thanks to some rocks from Duluth, Minnesota, scientists have a new theory.

Manfrotto MK055XPRO3-BHQ2 tripod review

The sturdy MK055XPRO3 BHQ2 can handle heavy astrophotography setups, but it might be overkill for beginners and mirrorless users.

'PneumoPlanet' inflatable moon habitat could house 32 astronauts

The PneumoPlanet inflatable lunar habitat offers an opportunity for future lunar astronauts to comfortably live, eat and work on the moon, its designers say.

NASA test fires upgraded rocket engines for future Artemis moon missions (video)

The agency wants to send huge payloads towards the moon starting with Artemis 5. Getting there requires more power from recycled RS-25 space shuttle engines.

Week in images: 06-10 February 2023

Week in images: 06-10 February 2023

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Lunar love affair: Enjoying the beauty of the moon

Throughout history, the has moon remained a favorite skywatching target for astronomers of all levels.

Arctic squirrel research may teach NASA astronauts how to hibernate on deep space missions

Researchers are studying hibernating Arctic squirrels in order to harness the benefits of this natural state to protect astronauts on long-duration space missions.

Nikon binoculars deal spotted: Save 25% on the Nikon Aculon A211

The Nikon Aculon A211 10x42 binoculars are light, have great optics and offer a wide field of view and are now 25% off.

Scope out $85 off the Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ telescope

You can get a big discount on a powerful telescope that's well suited to beginners and those without much stargazing experience.

European Space Agency wants you to help design moon and Mars spacesuits

A spacesuit contest from the European Space Agency invites designers and makers to think of how best to represent "European identity" on the surface of the moon or Mars.

China's Shenzhou 15 astronauts take their 1st spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)

Two Chinese astronauts headed outside of the Tiangong space station on Thursday (Feb. 9) for a seven-hour-long spacewalk, the first of the ongoing Shenzhou 15 mission.

Women and girls in science: the team helping to take us to Mars 

ESA celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science  this 11 February, and highlights the story of the first all-female Systems Team in ESA’s Concurrent Design Facility, the place where ideas for new space missions, systems and structures take definite shape.

Can you spot it?

Image: Can you spot it?

Juice on final stretch for launch to Jupiter

ESA’s mission to explore Jupiter and its largest moons has safely arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, where final preparations for its April launch are now underway.

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Earth from Space: Swedish landscape

Image: Agricultural fields that surround the cities of Lund and Malmö in Sweden are pictured in this image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.

India's new rocket flies 1st successful mission, delivering 3 satellites to orbit

India's new SSLV rocket successfully delivered three satellites to orbit on Thursday night (Feb. 9), bouncing back from an August 2022 failure.


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