A giant ozone hole has opened up over Antarctica this year and climate change might be the cause.
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Cosmic pearl
It's planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they're in easy view.
Constellations of the western zodiac
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Verifying that a satellite will resist the sheer noise of the rocket launching it into orbit is a very important test that every mission must successfully pass.
China's 1st space station crew to return to Earth on Friday
China's three astronauts are set to return home on Friday after two spacewalks and setting a new national record for longest crewed spaceflight mission.
SpaceX shows off Inspiration4's amazing view of Earth and new dome window
The big cupola window on Inspiration4's Crew Dragon capsule is going to get quite a workout over the next few days.
Inspiration4 'space puppy' doubles as zero-g indicator and fundraiser on SpaceX mission
As the second stage engine of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket cut off, Hayley Arceneaux reached into a pouch strapped to her leg and pulled out a plush doll.
What’s going on with the ozone?
World governments agreed in the late 1980s to protect Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances emitted by human activities, under the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of these substances has not only helped protect the ozone layer for future generations but has also protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching Earth. On 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, we take a closer look at this year’s ozone hole.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 launch boosts population of space to record-breaking 14
The launch of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission last night (Sept. 15) brought the population of the final frontier to 14, one more than the previous high.
Star Rover review
With the Star Rover stargazing app, you can get access to a decent celestial database on your phone for the price of small fries.
The moon will visit Saturn and Jupiter this week in skywatching doubleheader
It's an excellent week to go skywatching as the moon creeps up to the two largest planets in our solar system.
SkySafari 6 Pro review
SkySafari 6 Pro is a visually appealing planetarium at your fingertips
How to Hold Binoculars Steady: Keep skywatching for longer
Check our top tips for keeping your binoculars steady, eliminating the shakes and gaining a clear view of the heavens
SkyView review
SkyView is an excellent app for all abilities and skill levels that will drastically enhance your stargazing experience.
Path set for commercial communications around the Moon
ESA confirmed a contract signature yesterday with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to be the main customer for their Lunar Pathfinder satellite launching in 2024 that will provide communications services around the Moon.
The Event Horizon Telescope is back to work this week on tour of exotic cosmic objects
A Falcon 9 rocket streaks into orbit Wednesday night from Kennedy Space Center, kicking off the Inspiration4 mission. Credit: Michael Cain / Spaceflight Now / Coldlife Photography
With the backing of a billionaire businessman, four private citizens blasted off Wednesday night from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a first-of-its-kind fully commercial three-day spaceflight aboard a SpaceX crew capsule, riding to an altitude higher than any person has flown in two decades.
Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM review
Artist’s concept of China’s Shenzhou 12 spacecraft undocking from the Tianhe core module of China’s space station. Credit: CCTV
China’s three-man Shenzhou 12 crew floated into their return craft and undocked from the Tiangong space station Wednesday, heading for landing in remote northwestern China to close out a three-month mission, the longest human flight to date in the country’s space program.
Lego Star Wars deal: Boba Fett's Starship is 20% off for Black Friday
SpaceX made history tonight as it launched a crew of private citizens on a jaunt around Earth.
Balky solar array still troubling NASA's Lucy asteroid probe
Photographers visited launch pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday to set up remote cameras. Photographer Michael Cain captured these views of the 215-foot-tall (65-meter) Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft ahead of liftoff on the Inspiration 4 private crew mission.
Best Star Wars books 2021
Dig deeper into the extended universe, with the 11 best Star Wars books available today.
Sian Proctor makes history with SpaceX's Inspiration4 as first-ever Black female spacecraft pilot
Sian Proctor is making history as the first-ever Black female spacecraft pilot.
Cosmic Rays Erode Away All But the Largest Interstellar Objects
So far we know of only two interstellar objects (ISO) to visit our Solar System. They are ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. There’s a third possible ISO named CNEOS 2014-01-08, and research suggests there should be many more.