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Best sci-fi books of 2022
Here’s a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books of 2022, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.
If Russia Backs out of the ISS, SpaceX Could Help Keep the Station Operational
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has wide-reaching implications, not only in the geopolitical sphere but also outside of the atmosphere. On the International Space Station (ISS), Russians work alongside astronauts from other countries that are currently imposing economic and trade sanctions in an attempt to force their country to stop their invasion of their neighbor. It was only a matter of time before that conflict escalated to the point of arguments over the ISS, but this time an unlikely hero appeared to defend the interests of Western nations – Elon Musk.
When NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew close by the sun, telescopes were watching from Earth and space
Telescopes on Earth and in space caught the sun in their view as the Parker Solar Probe made its 11th daring close flyby Feb. 25.
China wants its new rocket for astronaut launches to be reusable
China is planning for its new generation crew launch vehicle to have a reusable first stage.
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James Webb Space Telescope will study super-bright quasars to understand early universe
Some of the James Webb Space Telescope's first science will probe the role quasars play in early galaxy evolution.
Curiosity rover snaps close-up of tiny 'mineral flower' on Mars
A new image taken by the Curiosity rover reveals a tiny, flower-like mineral deposit less than half an inch wide on the Martian surface.
Romania signs the Artemis Accords for space exploration cooperation
The country of Romania has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 16th nation to join the NASA-led project for cooperation in space.
Tiny laser-propelled spaceships could travel to the far reaches of the solar system and beyond
Miniature spaceships the size of cellphones could fly across the solar system using sails propelled by lasers, reaching distant destinations on very reasonable timescales.
Coronal Loops Might Not Be Loops At All
We’ve all seen the gorgeous images and videos of coronal loops. They’re curved magnetic forms that force brightly glowing plasma to travel along their path. They arch up above the Sun, sometimes for thousands of kilometres, before reconnecting with the Sun again.
Elon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink won't block Russian news sources 'unless at gunpoint'
Elon Musk said SpaceX's Starlink internet won't block Russian news sources despite government requests.
Elon Musk says SpaceX focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals jammed near Ukraine conflict areas
Elon Musk says SpaceX is focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals were jammed amid Russia's Ukraine invasion.
'Star Trek: Discovery' season 4, episode 11 'Rosetta' has the away team on an acid trip
The "Star Trek: Discovery" season 4 episode 11 "Rosetta" is entertaining and well-written, but not memorable.
Save 21% on Terraforming Mars and conquer the Red Planet
Terraforming Mars is now 21% off on Amazon, and which is a pretty stellar deal for the popular space board game.
Chocolate, music and research fuel Martian life at HI-SEAS – Commander's report: sol 6
The Valoria 3 crewmembers have created a new home out of HI-SEAS filled with chocolate smells, rap music and research experiments. They have embraced their new Martian life, which has helped them bond as a team.
Lego rolls out Artemis toy sets ahead of new NASA moon missions
Lego rolled out its Space Launch System two weeks before NASA was scheduled to do the same with the real rocket. Lego released the SLS and three other sets inspired by the Artemis program.
Rogue rocket body imaged weeks before its moon impact (photo)
A Virtual Telescope Project image shows a rogue rocket stage on the road to oblivion, nearly a month before it smashed into the the moon on Friday (March 4).
Astronomers Scan 800 Pulsars to See If Any of Them Have Planets
Astronomers discovered the first exoplanets in 1992. They found a pair of them orbiting the pulsar PSR B1257+12 about 2300 light-years from the Sun. Two years later they discovered the third planet in the system.
Constellations of the western zodiac
The constellations of the western zodiac are now used to orient skywatchers, navigate without technology and inspire interest in the night sky.
Russia removes Soyuz rocket with 36 OneWeb satellites from launch pad (photos)
On Friday (March 4), Russia removed a Soyuz rocket topped with 36 OneWeb internet satellites from its launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
