An April launch is no longer possible for Artemis 1, which will send an uncrewed Orion capsule around the moon using a huge Space Launch System megarocket. And May could be difficult to hit as well.
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When a rogue rocket hits the moon March 4, NASA orbiter will hunt for its crater grave
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter won't be in view during impact time, but may have a follow-up plan.
NASA control center named for Apollo launch director Rocco Petrone
The NASA control center that oversaw the launch of the first astronauts to walk on the moon now bears the name of one of its pioneering directors. Agency officials honored the late Rocco Petrone.
Biden announces sanctions targeting Russia’s space program
President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia on Thursday afternoon. Credit: White House
President Biden said Thursday the United States is imposing new sanctions against Russia, including measures that will “degrade” the country’s space program, in response to Russian military attacks on Ukraine.
Mini-Neptunes can Lose gas and Turn Into Super-Earths
Can one type of planet become another? Can a mini-Neptune lose its atmosphere and become a super-Earth? Astronomers have found two examples of mini-Neptunes transitioning to super-Earths, and the discovery might help explain a noted “gap” in the size distribution of exoplanets.
Strangely tilted black hole challenges formation theories
A tilted black hole spinning around a misaligned axis has been discovered in our galaxy, challenging theories of black hole formation.
Need Some More Ytterbium? Who Doesn’t? Here’s Where you can Find it in Space
Looking to do some mining in space? Need a little Ytterbium on your next flight through the galaxy? Researchers have figured out the best places in the cosmos to find this unusual but useful element.
James Webb Space Telescope instrument checkouts on track amid mirror alignment
The mirrors and instruments working together will enable the huge observatory's science observations.
US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion will degrade Russian space program, Biden says
Russia's space program will suffer under new U.S. sanctions, U.S. President Joe Biden said today (Feb. 24).
Astronomers Detect the Closest Fast Radio Burst Ever Seen
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the top mysteries facing astronomers today. First discovered in 2007 (the famous “Lorimer Burst“), these energetic events consist of huge bursts of radio waves that typically last mere milliseconds. While most events observed to date have been one-off events, astronomers have detected a few FRBs that were repeating in nature. The cause of these bursts remains unknown, with theories ranging from rotating neutron stars and magnetars to extraterrestrials!
Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2022
From returning greats to brand new shows, these are the best upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2022.
Black Hole Spins Crookedly
Astronomers have found a black hole leaning decidedly askew in its orbit with a star.
What does the Ukraine invasion mean for US-Russian partnership in space?
Could Russia's military and political actions in Ukraine upend science and exploration in outer space?
Hubble eyes two stunning galaxies before future James Webb Space Telescope observations
The Hubble Space Telescope continues to scout on behalf of the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope to guide future astronomy work.
Lightning UK deal: Save 42% on this moon lamp night light
Grab an out-of-this-world discount on a lunar night light that can shine different colours.
White holes: What we know about black holes' neglected twins
White holes are theoretical cosmic regions that are opposite to black holes. Just as nothing can escape a black hole, nothing can enter a white hole.
Here’s What China is Planning to do in Space for the Next 5 Years
Central planning is literately central to any communist country, though its history has mixed results. As part of that planning, bureaucrats in all parts of the government are occasionally tasked with coming up with goals and milestones for their specific part of the government. These usually take the form of a five or ten-year plan, which is what the China National Space Agency (CNSA) released on January 28th.
Virgin Galactic plans to start flying paying customers this year
Virgin Galactic's suborbital spaceliner is grounded at the moment, but the company is confident it'll be fully up and running by the end of the year.
Chinese Rover Finds Translucent Glass Globules on the Moon
Scientists say China’s Yutu-2 rover, part of the Chang’E-4 mission, has found several small glass globules on the Moon’s far side. While tiny glass beads have been found previously in lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts, the ones found by Yutu-2 are much bigger and translucent.
Superhabitable planets
Two dozen so-called superhabitable alien worlds may be as good as or better than Earth for life as we know it.
'Frozen in place' fossils reveal dinosaur-killing asteroid struck in spring
Spring is a time for budding flowers, tender green leaves and baby animals. But 66 million years ago, that gentle season instead brought mass death and carnage from Earth's catastrophic impact with a massive space rock.
