A full-size mockup of the space shuttle orbiter that was built as a contractor's showcase model before NASA decided on the spacecraft's final design is heading back on display in Downey, California.
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Historic Amateur Observatory Destroyed in California Wildfires
The Clinton B. Ford Observatory, once used for variable star observations, has fallen to wildfires.
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees streams of gas cross in distant galaxy cluster (image)
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope detected two new streams of gas trailing behind a galaxy within a cluster called Zwicky 8338, creating a "chaotic landscape."
An October Annular Solar Eclipse Rounds Out 2024
A remote annular solar eclipse bookends the final eclipse season for 2024.
Supermassive black hole jets mysteriously ignite nova explosions, Hubble Telescope finds
Hubble Space Telescope observations suggest supermassive black hole jets double the frequency of nova explosions. But how?
ULA rolls its Vulcan rocket to the launch pad ahead of second test flight
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket made the one-third of a mile journey from its Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station late in the morning on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. The rocket will fly ULA’s second certification mission set to launch no earlier than Friday, Oct. 4. Image: Will Robinson-Smith/Spaceflight Now
United Launch Alliance returned to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 with its Vulcan rocket ahead of the vehicle’s second launch. ULA needs to successfully fly this second certification mission before it can begin launching national security payloads for the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office.
ESA releases new strategy for Earth observation
ESA has released its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow’s World. Responding to the escalating threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme weather and the need to take action to address these threats, this forward-looking strategy outlines a bold vision for Earth science through to 2040.
Why space archaeologists are finding more Mayan ruins than ever before (exclusive)
More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins.
Nuclear Detonations Could Deflect Dangerous Asteroids Away from Earth
Before you read the rest of this article know there are no known threats to life on Earth! We shouldn’t sit complacently on this tiny rock in space though so NASA have been working on ways to neutralise potential asteroid threats should they arise. The DART mission proved it was possible to alter the trajectory of an asteroid in space. Direct impact though where a probe smashes into the rock is one way but potentially not the best. A team of researchers have now been exploring ways that a nuclear explosion near an asteroid may send a blast of X-rays sufficiently powerful to vaporise material generating thrust to redirect the asteroid.
China's enormous FAST radio telescope is getting even bigger (video)
China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of FAST, which is already the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.
Nearing Hera era in space
Image: Nearing Hera era in space
Unloading Cargo on the Moon
I don’t think it’s something I have ever really thought of! Robotic explorers can travel around the Solar System visiting our neighbouring planets but when they arrive, sometimes a scientific package must be deployed to the surface. Never occurred to me just how that’s achieved! With a number of landers scheduled to visit the Moon, NASA are testing a new robotic arm called the Lightweight Surface Manipulation System AutoNomy capabilities Development for Surface Operations or LANDO for short! It will lift payloads off the lander and pop them down gently on the surface of the Moon.
SpaceX grounds its Falcon rocket fleet after upper stage misfire
The Falcon 9 second stage firing during the climb to orbit with Crew 9. Dragon Freedom reached orbit normally but the upper stage failed to perform a deorbit burn correctly. Image: SpaceX.
SpaceX’s Falcon rocket fleet was grounded for the third time in three months after a second stage problem occurred Saturday following the successful launch of a Dragon Capsule carrying two crew to the International Space Station. The suspension in flights comes as the company prepares to launch two solar system exploration missions in October with narrow launch windows.
How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?
On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel?
Lucky ticket to space: How a Tennessee cardiologist made it to the final frontier
Eiman Jahangir narrowly missed out on being a NASA astronaut — twice. But he made it to space anyway, thanks to persistence and some luck.
Watch SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut mission arrive at the ISS today
SpaceX's two-person Crew-9 mission is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station today (Sept. 29), and you can watch the action live.
Best Sony cameras in 2024
The best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more — we've rounded up the best models for all skill levels and budgets.
Astronomers prepare for once-in-a-lifetime event: A 'new star' in the night sky
A rare nova explosion will soon bring a "new star" to the night sky, and scientists are excited.
SpaceX pausing launches to study Falcon 9 issue on Crew-9 astronaut mission
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced an issue during the Crew-9 astronaut launch on Sept. 28, and the company will stand down from liftoffs while figuring out what happened.
