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The James Webb Space Telescope spotlights Einstein's genius. A fellow Holocaust survivor remembers him as a friend
Albert Einstein once mentored fellow Holocaust survivor, Werner Salinger. Decades later, Salinger reminisces as Einstein's galactic theories come to light.
Follow a Simulated Journey of the Destruction of ESA’s Aeolus Mission
On July 28th, the European Space Agency commanded its long-working Aeolus wind profile mission to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. It did that and disintegrated into pieces over Antarctica. Of course, satellites do this often. But, Aeolus was different. It maneuvered its way into a safe re-entry profile, a first-of-its kind activity designed to avoid populated regions on Earth.
A Massive Solar Storm was Detected on Earth, Mars, and the Moon
A coronal mass ejection erupted from the Sun on October 28th, 2021, spreading solar energetic particles (SEPs) across a volume of space measuring more than 250 million km (155.34 million mi) wide. This means that the event was felt on Earth, Mars, and the Moon, which was on the opposite side of the Sun at the time. It was also the first time that a solar event was measured simultaneously by robotic probes on Earth, Mars, and the Moon, which included ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and Eu:CROPIS orbiter, NASA’s Curiosity rover and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), and China’s Chang’e-4 lander.
Watch William Shatner call the U.S. government's UFO hearings 'ridiculous' (video)
William Shatner speaks his mind about the government's recent UFO hearings on Capitol Hill in a recent interview, calling them "ridiculous."
NASA and Axiom Space sign-on for 4th private astronaut mission to space station
NASA and Axiom Space are honing in on launch dates for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet roll out of the hangar (video)
Lockheed Martin released a new video of NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolling out of the hangar at its Skunk Works plant in Palmdale, California.
Cygnus cargo ship berthed at space station
The International Space Station’s robot arm captured the Cygnus cargo ship before attaching it to a docking port. Image: NASA TV.
An unpiloted Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship carrying four tons of supplies and equipment caught up with the International Space Station early Friday to wrap up a smooth two-and-a-half-day rendezvous.
Yes! A JWST Image of the Ring Nebula
Brace yourselves for great JWST views of the iconic Ring Nebula (M57). An international team of astronomers just released a fantastic near-infrared image of the nebula, showing incredible details.
NASA Artemis moon rocket mockup to stand alongside historic boosters at Alabama space museum
A mockup of the engine section of NASA's new monstrous moon rocket will soon stand among historic boosters from the early years of the space program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.
Light Pollution from Skyglow Changes Bird Behavior
In the astronomy community, we typically this of light pollution as an overall negative. Much research points out its negative effect on our sleep and even our observational equipment. It also significantly impacts wildlife; however, according to a new paper from some Belgian, Swiss, and German researchers, not all of that impact is negative.
NASA selects astronauts for SpaceX Crew-8 mission to International Space Station
NASA has named the crew for the planned Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station that will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket no earlier than Feb. 2024.
A Jupiter-size exoplanet formed around a tiny star. Astronomers aren't sure how
Astronomers are surprised by a metal-rich, massive planet orbiting a tiny star because gas giants aren't supposed to be able to form around such diminutive red dwarf stars.
JWST is the Perfect Machine to Resolve the Hubble Tension
You’ve just found the perfect work desk at a garage sale, and you measure it to see if it will fit in your apartment. You brought a tape measure to size it up and find it’s 180 cm. Perfect. But your friend also brought a tape measure, and they find it’s 182 cm, which would be a smidge too long. You don’t know which tape measure is right, so you have a conundrum. Astronomers also have a conundrum, and it’s known as the Hubble tension.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity breaks 3-month flight gap with 53rd Red Planet hop
Ingenuity is back in action and a 54th flight is already in the works, according to NASA. The helicopter is now resuming scouting duties for a big Mars rover mission seeking life.
Two new 'Star Wars' books offer daring tales from the galaxy far, far away
Two new "Star Wars" books, the anthology "Tales of Light and Life" and the novel "Star Wars: Crimson Climb," land this fall from Disney Lucasfilm Press.
SpaceX launch pad work delays Crew-7 astronaut launch for NASA to Aug. 25
Four astronauts launching to the International Space Station will see their mission launch later in August as SpaceX needs more time to ready their pad after a Falcon Heavy launch.
China keeps its eye on NASA's budget uncertainty
China is paying close attention to what NASA will and will not be able to afford in the coming years, as the space agency's budget gets chopped up by U.S. lawmakers.
How long can an asteroid 'survive'?
Asteroids are left over from the early solar system. Here's how they get destroyed.
Lego Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama review
This Lego Star Wars diorama certainly isn't trash.
