The James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to finishing the deployment of its massive sunshield.
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Telescope tower extends on Webb observatory
Artist’s illustration of Webb’s configuration as of Dec. 29, with its Deployable Tower Assembly extended. Credit: NASA
The James Webb Space Telescope extended a four-foot tower Wednesday to give the observatory’s mirrors and instruments, designed to function at cryogenic temperatures, enough separation from the hot side of the spacecraft after the mission’s sunshield deploys over the next few days.
SpaceX fires up Starship SN20 prototype again ahead of landmark test flight
The Starship SN20 vehicle performed a "static fire" test today (Dec. 29) at the company's South Texas site, briefly igniting its Raptor engines while remaining anchored to the ground.
JWST’s Precise Launch and Near-Perfect Course Corrections Mean Fuel Savings. And That Means a Longer Mission
After a detailed analysis of where the James Webb Space Telescope is now (Dec. 29, 2021) and how it got there, NASA determined the observatory should have enough propellant to operate in space for significantly more than 10 years in space.
1st orbital test flight of SpaceX's Starship Mars rocket pushed to March at the earliest
SpaceX had been aiming to launch Starship on its first orbital test flight in January or February, but a required FAA review won't be done until Feb. 28.
Precise Ariane 5 launch likely to extend Webb's expected lifetime
After a successful launch of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope on 25 December, and completion of two mid-course correction manoeuvres, the Webb team has analysed its initial trajectory and determined the observatory should have enough propellant to allow support of science operations in orbit for significantly more than a 10-year lifetime (the minimum baseline for the mission is five years).
Celestron's SkyMaster Giant 15x70 binoculars are 10% off in these year-end deals
If you're hoping to get a head start on stargazing in 2022, this deal on Celestron's Skymaster Giant 15x70 binoculars may be for you.
Celestron's SkyMaster Giant 15x70 binoculars are 10% off in these year-end deals
If you're hoping to get a head start on stargazing in 2022, this deal on Celestron's Skymaster Giant 15x70 binoculars may be for you.
If you had Radio Telescopes for Eyes, one of the Biggest Things in the sky Would be a jet of Material Blasting out of a Nearby Galaxy
One concept that’s difficult to visualize is the apparent size of objects in the sky. No the actual size of an object, but rather the amount of area an object covers in the sky. Apparent size depends on an object’s actual size and its distance from us. For example, the Sun is about 400 times wider than the Moon, but also about 400 times more distant, so the Sun and Moon have roughly the same apparent size.
James Webb Space Telescope has enough fuel for way more than 10 years of science
NASA's new space observatory should have enough fuel to keep at science work for significantly longer than mission designs required, according to an agency update.
The 10 biggest space science stories of 2021
The year 2021 was one of major scientific expansion.
Dark Horse reclaims publishing rights for more 'Star Wars' comics in 2022
"Star Wars" returns to Dark Horse Comics after seven years with new all-ages titles arriving spring of 2022.
Astronomy 2022: Top Skywatching Events for the Coming Year
Meteor showers, eclipses and a fine opposition of Mars top out astronomy 2022.
Rich Clifford, NASA astronaut who secretly flew with Parkinson's, dies at 69
Michael "Rich" Clifford, who as a NASA astronaut flew on three space shuttle missions, including one after his diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease, has died at the age of 69.
An exclusive 1st look at 'Star Trek: Discovery – The Book of Grudge' from Hero Collector
A book about cats and "Star Trek" – what's not to love?! "Star Trek: Discovery – The Book of Grudge" is available for pre-order meow.
Here's how to follow the progress of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
NASA's new $10 billion observatory is completing a nerve-wracking sequence of steps to reach its final configuration and location. Here's how to follow the process.
Zoë and Book are kidnapped on planet Bethel in Titan's 'Firefly: Carnival' novel
Titan Publishing offers up a fresh "Firefly" novel written by Una McCormack with "Firefly: Carnival."
NASA assigns 2 astronauts to SpaceX Crew-6 mission, launching in 2023
The first two seats of the sixth full-fledged NASA crew mission launched by SpaceX have been filled.
High-stakes sunshield deployment begins on Webb telescope
Artist’s illustration of the Webb telescope’s sunshield pallet opening. Credit: NASA
Mission controllers started the risky process Tuesday to unfurl the James Webb Space Telescope’s sunshield, a five-layer thermal barrier necessary to give the observatory infrared vision into the distant universe.
Build Boba Fett's helmet for 8% off with this Lego Star Wars deal
The Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet Building Kit is now on sale at Target for $47.99.
China launches mineral survey and science outreach satellites
China launched the Ziyuan 1 (02E) Earth resources observation satellite and a small amateur radio satellite on Saturday, Dec. 25.
