NASA astronaut Frank Rubio spoke from the International Space Station on Sept. 19 just ahead of his record-breaking year in space mission date on Sept. 21. The Hispanic American told Space.com why role models are important to him.
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Japan's SLIM moon lander completes 1st critical phase in Earth orbit
Japan's SLIM moon lander has passed a first critical operation period in Earth orbit, meaning its solar panels, communications, propulsion and other systems are working well.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft changed how we think about asteroids. Here's how.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission taught astronomers how little they know about space rocks. They might be only a few hundreds of feet wide, but their geology appears surprisingly complex.
DARPA wants new ideas for space weapons
The U.S. Department of Defense wants fresh ideas on how to maintain military superiority in space.
Introducing Magic: Analog Sky’s New 3D Printed Binoculars for Astronomy
A new project promises to ‘bring back the magic’ to night sky observing.
ESA Open Day in the framework of European Researchers’ Night
ESA will open its doors to members of the public at its Earth Observation centre in Frascati, near Rome, Italy, on 29 September, as part of its annual open day.
Trio of Sentinel satellites map methane super-emitters
In the quest to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, detecting methane leaks – a potent contributor to global warming – has become increasingly vital. Researchers are harnessing the capabilities of cutting-edge satellite technology to monitor these leaks from space.
The Race to Find the Farthest Galaxy Continues
The very early Universe was a busy place, particularly when stars and galaxies began to form. Astronomers eagerly search for the farthest galaxy—that elusive “first” one to form. JWST is part of that hunt through its Cosmic Evolution Early Release Survey (CEERS).
Live Coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 on record-breaking 17th flight for booster
SpaceX will push the boundaries of booster reusability Tuesday night with the scheduled launch of a Falcon 9 using a first stage rocket making its 17th flight. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral with 22 satellites for the Starlink internet network is scheduled for 10:47 p.m. EDT (0247 UTC).
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover reaches perilous ridge on Red Planet after 3 failed attempts
This spot on Mars has preserved information about ancient landslides and evidence of Red Planet water.
OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe makes final maneuver before Sept. 24 sample delivery
NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe performed one last trajectory-correcting maneuver on Sunday (Sept. 17) to set up the Sept. 24 arrival of its asteroid sample here on Earth.
Galaxies Breathe Gas, and When They Stop, No More Stars Form
For most of the history of astronomy, all we could see were stars. We could see them individually, in clusters, in nebulae, and in fuzzy blobs that we thought were clumps of stars but were actually galaxies. The thing is, most of what’s out there is much harder to see than stars and galaxies. It’s gas.
China's new wide-field survey telescope scopes out Andromeda galaxy
A new high-resolution, wide-field telescope situated in China offers its first stunning view.
SpaceX rocket poised to launch on record-breaking 17th flight tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch for a record-setting 17th time tonight (Sept. 19), and you can watch the action live.
Stoke Space gets closer to 100% reusable rocket with successful 'Hopper' test flight (video)
Stoke Space successfully tested its Hopper vehicle, showcasing innovative designs for its second stage rocket while aiming for full rocket reusability.
India to launch test of Gaganyaan crew capsule's emergency escape system this year
In the next month or two, India plans to launch a test mission to validate the crew escape system for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter breaks altitude record on 59th Mars flight
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter soared higher than ever before over the weekend, getting 66 feet (20 meters) above the ground on its 59th Red Planet flight.
World's 1st mountaintop impact crater discovered in northeastern China
A two-peaked mountain in northeastern China is the site of the world's first confirmed mountaintop crater.
Asteroid hit by NASA's DART spacecraft is behaving unexpectedly, high school class discovers
Asteroid Dimorphos, which NASA intentionally hit with a rocket during its DART mission in September 2022, is behaving in unpredicted ways.
The complete series of 'Babylon 5' will be available on Blu-ray in December
The complete series of 'Babylon 5' will be available on Blu-ray in December, welcome news at a time when actually owning the physical media of your favorite shows is more important than ever.
Polaris Spaceplanes wraps up MIRA-Light prototype flight tests
German company Polaris Spaceplanes completed the flight campaign for its MIRA-Light prototype vehicle, and now plans to use that data on a scaled-up version with a linear aerospike engine.
