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Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth
From tracking hazards in the ocean to predicting the strength of hurricanes, NOAA's GeoXO series continues on the legacy of the GOES-R series — but with exciting upgrades.
Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?
The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?
James Webb Space Telescope suggests supermassive black holes grew from heavy cosmic 'seeds'
The mystery of how early universe supermassive black holes grew so quickly may be solved, with the James Webb Space Telescope finding the first evidence of "heavy seeds."
'God's Hand' interstellar cloud reaches for the stars in new Dark Energy Camera image (video)
The Dark Energy Camera has imaged a ghostly hand claw reaching out to grab a distant galaxy. There's nothing supernatural about this structure known as "God's Hand," but it's awe-inspiring nonetheless.
The Force is strong with new 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' trailer (video)
Disney+ releases a new trailer for its upcoming series "Star Wars: The Acolyte" that delves into the High Republic era and seems to depict a deep awakening of the Sith.
See the sun's corona revealed in all its glory during 2024 total solar eclipse (photo)
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro explains how taking a high resolution solar image like this one represents an enormous amount of personal and professional effort and months of planning.
See this galaxy's bright center? It's home to a voracious supermassive black hole
To launch Black Hole Week, NASA released this new Hubble image of spiral galaxy NGC 4951.
Black hole collision 'alerts' could notify astronomers within 30 seconds of detection
Astronomers will be alerted to gravitational waves faster than ever before as LIGO and other detectors "listen" to a universal symphony.
Is This Gamma-Ray Burst a Shredded Star in Disguise?
Is GRB 191019A a typical burst of gamma rays from a dying star, an anomalously long burst from colliding objects, or something else entirely?
New moon of May 2024 tonight welcomes the stars of summer
The new moon of May 2024 will see the bright constellations of summer begin to rise just as those of winter sink below the horizon.
Solar Max is Coming. The Sun Just Released Three X-Class Flares
The Sun is increasing its intensity on schedule, continuing its approach to solar maximum. In just over a 24-hour period on May 5 and May 6, 2024, the Sun released three X-class solar flares measuring at X1.3, X1.2, and X4.5. Solar flares can impact radio communications and electric power grids here on Earth, and they also pose a risk to spacecraft and astronauts in space.
Should we seal DNA samples of Earth's endangered species in a moon crater?
Scientists fighting to save coral reefs amid the climate crisis suggest sending genetic coral material to be preserved on the moon. Is it a good idea?
Starliner launch scrubbed by trouble with a valve in the Atlas 5’s Centaur upper stage
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket was fueled for launch May 6, 2024 for the Starliner Crew Test Flight. Image: NASA TV.
An Atlas 5 rocket carrying astronauts for the first time was fueled for blastoff Monday night to boost Boeing’s long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship into orbit for its first piloted test flight. But trouble with a valve in the rocket’s upper stage forced mission managers to order a scrub just two hours before takeoff.
Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut launch delayed by Atlas V rocket issue
An issue with ULA's Atlas V rocket scrubbed the historic 1st crewed launch attempt of Boeing's Starliner capsule on May 6. May 10 is the earliest possible launch date now.
New Evidence for Our Solar System’s Ghost: Planet Nine
Does another undetected planet languish in our Solar System’s distant reaches? Does it follow a distant orbit around the Sun in the murky realm of comets and other icy objects? For some researchers, the answer is “almost certainly.”
'Sparkly' narwhal toy trades sea for space as Boeing Starliner zero-g indicator
What has one horn, two crewmates and shares a name with its ride into orbit? "Calypso," the plush sequined narwhal that is flying on the crew flight test of "Calypso," Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.
NASA Takes Six Advanced Tech Concepts to Phase II
It’s that time again. NIAC (NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts) has announced six concepts that will receive funding and proceed to the second phase of development. This is always an interesting look at the technologies and missions that could come to fruition in the future.
Watch 2 bus-size asteroids make close flybys of Earth this week (video)
Two asteroids are expected to make close but safe approaches to Earth this week, and you can watch them live.
Spacecraft captures absolutely incredible video of plasma swirling on the sun
The video gives an insight into the energetic events that transfer energy and plasma into the solar corona that ultimately drives the solar wind.
Starliner's Mission Control team 'very excited' for capsule's 1st-ever astronaut launch (exclusive)
NASA and Boeing are working together to send the first astronauts to space on Starliner on May 6. Among the Mission Control support team is Kennedy Space Center's chief engineer.
