Viewing the Martian landscape is now easier than ever before, thanks to a new map archive generated from a treasure trove of data collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
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Japan's Astroscale has a new robot tug to clean up space junk. Here's how it works (video)
A new video from Japan-based company Astroscale demonstrates a bold new proposal for cleaning up low Earth orbit (LEO) with reusable space tugs.
Astronauts Will Be Tracking Dust Into the Lunar Gateway. Is This a Problem?
Lunar regolith (aka. Moondust”) is a major hazard for missions heading to the Moon. It’s everywhere on the surface – 5 to 10 meters (~16.5 to 33 feet) in depth in some places – not to mention jagged and sticky! During the Apollo missions, astronauts learned how this dust adhered to everything, including their spacesuits. Worse, it would get tracked back into their Lunar Modules (LMs), where it stuck to surfaces and played havoc with electronics and mechanical equipment, and even led to long-term respiratory problems.
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' review: Barely more than meets the eye
"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" does a mediocre job in striking a globe-trotting balance between its cliched story, glacially-paced character arcs and metal-bashing CGI FX.
Parker Solar Probe Detects Source of Solar Wind
The Sun flings charged particles and accompanying magnetic fields into the solar system, but how? NASA's Parker Solar Probe dives in to find out.
Space training contest opens during Pride Month for LGBTQ+ individuals
The nonprofit Out Astronaut wants to increase LGBTQ+ representation in space, as the community continues to face barriers and discrimination despite diversity efforts.
Watch SpaceX's historic 200th rocket landing in this super-sharp video
Monday's (June 12) launch of the Transporter-8 rideshare mission marked a significant milestone for SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, and the company captured it on video.
Watch Venus swarm the Beehive Cluster today in free telescope livestream
The Virtual Telescope Project will host a free livestream of Venus in the Beehive Cluster starting at 4 p.m. ET (2000 GMT) on Tuesday (June 13).
'Cosmic magnifying glass' reveals super-rare warped supernova with gravitational lens. (Thanks, Einstein!)
The gravity of a galaxy two-and-a-half billion light-years away has acted like a cosmic magnifying glass to amplify the light of a distant exploding white dwarf.
Could Supermassive Stars Explain How This Galaxy Got Its Nitrogen?
Supermassive stars might explain the unusual amounts of nitrogen in one of the most distant known galaxies, GN-z11.
DxO PhotoLab 6 review 2023
Famous for its DeepPrime XD noise reduction technology, we tested out DxO PhotoLab 6 to see how it fares for low-light photography compared to other popular apps.
That's no moon! It's 2! Netflix space opera 'Rebel Moon' will come in 2 installments: report
Director Zack Snyder has revealed new details on his sci-fi epic film for Netflix, "Rebel Moon," which will be split into two separate films.
Don't miss Jupiter and its 5 Galilean satellites shine near the crescent moon tonight
Night owls and early risers will be treated to a late-night spectacle as a bright Jupiter and the moon will appear close together in the night sky overnight.
Sally's Night events mark 40 years since 1st US woman flew in space
From an afternoon at the ballpark to Afternoon Tea, museums and science centers are celebrating Sally's Night and the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space.
NASA, US Air Force unveil new X-plane — the X-66A — to test wild wing design for fuel-efficient flight
NASA and Boeing's sustainable single-aisled plane has received an X-plane designation as it prepares to test technology that could reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions.
Watch these One Sky Project films to explore Indigenous astronomy from home for free (videos)
Seven award-winning films about Indigenous sky stories are now open for personal downloads, or for planetariums to share the traditional knowledge with students.
Space awaits you! More ESA vacancies now open for applications
In March, we announced that 2023 would see the publication of over 300 vacancies at ESA. New vacancies keep being published as we continue our search for talented and motivated professionals to join our teams across Europe and support our mission of the peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of everyone. Could ESA be the next step in your career? Read more to find out!
Nanosats launched that use light to talk
A second pair of satellites that use light to communicate with each other has been launched.
China is Trying to Stop its Boosters From Randomly Crashing Into Villages
China’s space program has advanced by leaps and bounds in a relatively short time. However, it has suffered some bad publicity in recent years due to certain “uncontrolled reentries” (aka. crashes). On multiple occasions, spent first stages have fallen back to Earth, posing a potential threat to populated areas and prompting backlash from NASA and the ESA, who claimed China was taking “unnecessary risks.” To curb the risk caused by spent first stages, China has developed a parachute system that can guide fallen rocket boosters to predetermined landing zones.
Annie Jump Cannon, the “Harvard Computer” that Revolutionized Astronomy
In the early 20th century our understanding of stars was a complete and total disaster. It took the genius of Annie Jump Cannon, who was hired as a human computer, to create some order out of the chaos.
Astronomers Have Figured Out Clever Tricks to Reduce the Impact of Satellite Trails
A clear sky is a prerequisite for most astronomers imaging the cosmos. However, with the proliferation of satellite trails, astronomers see a lot more streaks in their images. That’s particularly true for people using professional ground-based and orbiting telescopes. When Hubble Space Telescope opened its eye on the sky, there were less than 500 satellites orbiting our planet. Now, there are nearly 8,000 of them, leaving their mark across the sky.
