Scientists found a remarkably stable 'black widow ' pulsar that could be used to help detect gravitational waves.
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BluShift Aerospace Tests MAREVL Engine, Eyes Move to Kennedy Space Center
With the first test of its MAREVL Engine complete, Maine’s space launch startup bluShift Aerospace looks to expand operations.
Everything we know about Obi-Wan Kenobi: Release date, where to stream, plot
With Ewan McGregor finally stepping back into the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi after 15 years, it’s a moment that fans of every generation have been waiting for.
Strange 'reverse shock wave' supernova is exploding in the wrong direction
Data collected by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have revealed that a supernova shock wave traveling through the Cassiopeia A nebula is not expanding as evenly as it should be.
New Hubble photo shows galaxy's bright supermassive black hole cloaked in dust
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new view of a galaxy with an active black hole obscured by tendrils of dark dust.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei reflects on record 355 days in space
Mark Vande Hei is happy having spent almost a year in space. A NASA astronaut, Vande Hei returned from a 355-day stay on the International Space Station and a week later, he shared his experience.
This astronomer turns small Eastern European country into an asteroid-spotting powerhouse
Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky has discovered hundreds of asteroids. Now he wants to make his tiny country the second best at spotting unknown space rocks after only the U.S.
How fast can we stop Earth from warming?
Emerging research is refining scientists' understanding of how Earth's committed warming will affect the climate.
Meet the 2021 ESA Champions
Passionate, original and talented: that’s what the 2021 ESA Champions look like. After reviewing thousands of profiles, the jury selected 15 space enthusiasts who showed particular passion for space in Europe and skills for communication. Read more about the awards and watch the video to meet the Champions!
406 Day: how Galileo helps save lives
Today is the annual 406 Day, celebrating the life-saving importance of emergency beacons, named for the radio frequency they operate on, as well as the satellites that relay their signals – with Europe’s own Galileo constellation prominent among them. While Galileo’s main purpose is satellite navigation, the system also picks up distress messages from across the globe and relays them to regional search and rescue authorities.
Cultured Meat Could Keep Astronauts fed in Space
The term “cultured meat” has become a bit of a buzzword for the health food industry. This refers to meat produced in a lab using in vitro cell cultures derived from animal proteins. For many, this “alternative meat” is vital to combatting climate change by removing one of the chief causes of deforestation (making room for cattle ranches) and global warming (bovine methane emissions). For others, it’s an environmentally-friendly way of ensuring food security in an era of climate change.
SpaceX rolls Falcon 9 rocket, Dragon capsule out to pad for Ax-1 astronaut launch (photos)
On Tuesday (April 5), SpaceX rolled the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule that will fly the Ax-1 mission out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA bumps Artemis countdown rehearsal until after Axiom crew launch
NASA’s Space Launch system moon rocket for the Artemis 1 mission stands on pad 39B Monday. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
NASA officials said Tuesday they are standing down from a cryogenic loading test on the agency’s Space Launch System moon rocket until after the launch of a commercial crew mission from a neighboring pad at the Kennedy Space Center.
What a Feat! Ingenuity Photographed From Space
It seems like only months ago that the Perseverance Rover landed in Jezero Crater on Mars. But in fact, it’s been there longer than a year. Perseverance has had company during this time; its sidekick, the Ingenuity helicopter, completed 23 flights in Mars’ thin atmosphere so far.
NASA delays Artemis 1 moon mission test until after Friday SpaceX astronaut launch
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission won't wrap up a crucial test until this weekend at the earliest.
Hubble Has Been Watching This Planet Form for 13 Years
Hubble’s most remarkable feature might be its longevity. The Hubble has been operating for almost 32 years and has fed us a consistent diet of science—and eye candy—during that time. For 13 of its 32 years, it’s been checking in on a protoplanet forming in a young solar system about 530 light-years away.
Amazon books up to 83 launches with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin
Artist’s illustrations of Blue Origin’s New Glenn, ULA’s Vulcan Centaur, and the European Ariane 6 rocket. Credit: Blue Origin / United Launch Alliance / ESA / Spaceflight Now
Amazon announced the largest commercial launch deal in history Tuesday, revealing agreements for up to 83 missions to deploy thousands of internet satellites on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket, Arianespace’s Ariane 6, and Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle.
Amazon joins Orbital Reef commercial space station project
Amazon has joined the Orbital Reef commercial space station project led by Blue Origin, Sierra Space and Boeing.
'Picard' Season 3 cast announcement includes many familiar names
The announcement comes as part of the "Star Trek" First Contact Day event.
Rocket Lab will try to catch a falling booster with a helicopter during a mission this month
Rocket Lab will attempt to catch a falling Electron first stage with a helicopter during its next orbital mission, which will lift off no earlier than April 19.
Going boldly where no Trek game has gone before: Exclusive interview with Star Trek: Resurgence developers
Dramatic Labs’ lead designers reveal why “Star Trek: Resurgence" is a game-changer for sci-fi fans.