A Russian cosmonaut and an Italian astronaut worked outside the International Space Station Thursday (July 21), marking the first time in almost a quarter century that a European took part in a Russian spacewalk.
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SpaceX calls rare last-minute abort during California launch countdown
File photo of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on its launch pad in California before a previous mission. Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX called off a Falcon 9 launch attempt Thursday less than a minute before liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the company’s first terminal countdown abort in more than 18 months for reasons other than bad weather or range safety.
Mars sample return details coming next week, NASA and European Space Agency promise
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have new details to share on how they will bring pieces of Mars to Earth, and they'll share their plans next week.
SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA slips to late September
SpaceX's next Dragon passengers will need to wait a little longer to get off the ground.
Japanese Researchers Show how Microgravity Affects Astronauts’ Muscles and Nerves
It’s well-known that spending long periods in microgravity can adversely affect astronaut health and physiology. According to decades of research performed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), like NASA’s much-popularized Twins Study, these effects include the loss of muscle mass and bone density, as well as changes to cardiovascular health, eyesight, organ function, and gene expression. There’s even the possibility that astronauts will experience mood swings and psychological problems while in space or during recovery here on Earth.
Gravitational Wave Telescopes Could Detect Clumps of Dark Matter Drifting Through the Solar System
Attempts to directly detect dark matter have come up empty. A team of physicists have proposed a brand new method: if dark matter exists in clumps that occasionally pass through the solar system, we may be able to detect their slight influence with ultra-sensitive gravitational waves detectors.
SpaceX aborts launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying 46 Starlink satellites
SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of the company's Starlink internet satellites just before liftoff on Thursday (July 21).
SLS moon rocket booster test-fired in Utah
A test article for NASA’s Space Launch System’s solid rocket booster fired for more than two minutes Thursday on a test stand in Utah. Credit: NASA TV / Spaceflight Now
Northrop Grumman ignited a full-scale booster for NASA’s Space Launch System Thursday on a hillside firing stand in Utah, completing a two-minute test designed to demonstrate a new motor ignitor and steering system for use on future versions of the giant moon rocket.
NASA's space shuttle shines in exclusive clip from new '80s sci-fi documentary, 'In Search of Tomorrow'
Writer/director David A. Weiner presents another plunge into the past in his new sci-fi movie salute to the '80s, "In Search of Tomorrow."
Here’s M74 Like You’ve Never Seen it Before, Thanks to Judy Schmidt and JWST
The JWST is grabbing headlines and eyeballs as its mission gains momentum. The telescope recently imaged M74 (NGC 628) with its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI.) Judy Schmidt, a well-known amateur astronomy image processor, has worked on the image to bring out more detail.
Flying telescope SOFIA grounded by storm damage as mission end approaches
NASA's telescope-carrying jet has been damaged in a storm in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Department of Defense establishes office to track UFOs in space
The Department of Defense has created a new office to track unidentified objects in space and air, under water, or that appear to travel between these domains.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers candidates for most distant galaxies yet
Astronomers have spotted two candidates for the most distant galaxies ever, thanks to the power of a massive gravitational lens.
Live coverage: SpaceX ready to send 46 more Starlink satellites into polar orbit
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with 46 Starlink internet satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.
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International Space Station: Live updates
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SpaceX adds fourth tower segment to Florida Starship launch pad
The fourth section of SpaceX’s Starship launch pad tower was lifted over the lower three segments Thursday morning. Credit: Spaceflight Now
The fourth of nine sections for SpaceX’s Starship launch pad gantry was moved to Launch Complex 39A Wednesday night for stacking, following the emplacement of the tower’s first three segments last month.
EarthCARE takes a big stretch
ESA’s upcoming EarthCARE satellite mission has just taken a big stretch. Engineers have gently unfolded this new satellite’s huge five-panel solar wing to test that it will deploy correctly once it is in space. The solar wing is a critical part of the satellite, providing the energy for EarthCARE to do its job: to quantify the role that clouds and aerosols play in heating and cooling Earth’s atmosphere.
Jupiter: A guide to the largest planet in the solar system
Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system and has 79 moons. Learn more about the gas giant in our ultimate guide.
Watch a Russian cosmonaut and 1st European female spacewalker work outside the International Space Station today
Watch Italy's Samantha Cristoforetti and Russia's Oleg Artemyev deploy nanosatellites and do maintenance work during their spacewalk Thursday (July 21).
James Webb Space Telescope lands on 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'
The Comedy Central host talks about how the new images from NASA's deep-space telescope blew his mind.
