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Tonga's eruption injected so much water into Earth's atmosphere that it could weaken the ozone layer
A new study has revealed that a record-breaking amount of water vapor entered Earth's atmosphere after a volcanic eruption in Tonga in January.
See Mercury shine close to Leo's brightest star Regulus tonight
Catch Mercury shining close to Leo's brightest star Regulus on Wednesday (Aug. 3). The due will be close enough to view with a telescope.
European Space Agency recruits Shaun (the sheep) for Artemis 1 moon mission
Shaun, the title character from the television series "Shaun the Sheep," has been assigned a space on NASA's upcoming Artemis 1 moon mission.
SpaceX's activities near a Texas beach spark appeal after court dismisses lawsuit
The Sierra Club and others filed an appeal July 28 after the 445th District Court dismissed their lawsuit, which concerned SpaceX Starship activities that closed a Boca Chica beach.
Hubble's Future in the Webb Era
Even though it's far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope.
Cassian Andor strikes back at the Empire in fantastic new 'Andor' trailer from Disney Plus
Disney Plus releases new premiere date and trailer for "Rogue One" prequel spinoff, "Andor."
Best lightsabers 2022: Toys, replicas, and props
It's possible to learn the power of the best lightsabers, but not from a Jedi.
Earth sets record for the shortest day
June 29, 2022 broke records for Earth's shortest day, but does this mean our planet is spinning faster?
Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars review
The Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars offer excellent views and remarkable value for money, all tied up in a lightweight package.
Did Russia just launch a spacecraft to stalk a US spy satellite?
A newly launched Russian spy satellite may be tasked with stalking one of its American counterparts.
A month on 'Mars': Preparing to visit the Red Planet ... on Earth
On Aug. 1, a group of eight researchers and their associates headed to the high Arctic to spend a month at the Haughton-Mars Project base on Devon Island.
Planets made of dark matter may have blown up, and we could see them
A new hypothesis proposes that a large fraction of dark matter may be bound up inside tight balls the size of Neptune — so-called dark matter planets.
South Korea's moonshot will explore lunar magnetic mysteries and more
Set to blast off on Aug. 4, South Korea's pathfinding Danuri mission will measure magnetic anomalies and scan the lunar surface.
Mission ends for Copernicus Sentinel-1B satellite
On 23 December 2021, Copernicus Sentinel-1B experienced an anomaly related to the instrument electronics power supply provided by the satellite platform, leaving it unable to deliver radar data. Since then spacecraft operators and engineers have been working tirelessly to rectify the issue. Unfortunately, despite all concerted efforts, ESA and the European Commission announce that it is the end of the mission for Sentinel-1B. Copernicus Sentinel-1A remains fully operational and plans are in force to launch Sentinel-1C as soon as possible.
JWST Turns Its Gaze on the Cartwheel Galaxy
The Cartwheel Galaxy, also known as ESO 350-40, is one disturbed-looking piece of cosmic real estate. To look at it now, especially in the latest JWST view, you’d never know it used to be a gorgeous spiral galaxy. That was before it got involved in a head-on collision with a companion. The encounter happened somewhere around 200-300 million years ago. Essentially, the smaller galaxy “bulls-eyed” the Cartwheel, right through its heart. A shock wave swept through the system, changing everything. The aftermath is what we see in this latest image from JWST.
Final SBIRS missile warning satellite ready for launch
Artist’s concept of the SBIRS GEO 6 satellite in orbit, with its solar arrays extended. Credit: Lockheed Martin
The last in a line of six satellites for the U.S. military’s Space Based Infrared System, or SBIRS, missile warning program is ready for launch Thursday from Cape Canaveral on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.
ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket moved to launch pad with U.S. military missile warning satellite
ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket rolls out to Space Launch Complex 41 on Tuesday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Credit: United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance’s next Atlas 5 rocket rolled out to its launch pad Tuesday at Cape Canaveral for a fiery blastoff at dawn Thursday with a U.S. military missile warning satellite.
NASA will preview its Artemis 1 moon mission this week. Here's how to watch for free.
NASA is weeks away from launching its first Artemis flight to the moon and you can learn all about it in free webcasts this week.
New Russian space chief clarifies comments about International Space Station departure
Russia won't rush its exit from the International Space Station, but the nation is planning ahead for when that day arrives.
Perseverance Mars rover snags 11th rock sample
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover bagged its 11th sample on Mars, targeting a sedimentary rock that may preserve "biosignatures" of ancient life on the Red Planet.