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Self-cleaning spacecraft surfaces to combat microbes
Astronauts live and work in orbit along with teaming populations of microorganisms, which could present a serious threat to health – and even the structural integrity of spacecraft. To help combat such invisible stowaways, an ESA-led project is developing microbe-killing coatings suitable for use within spacecraft cabins.
A meteor shower outburst from a shattered comet may spawn new tau Herculids display on May 30
The tau Herculids from comet 73P/Schwassman-Wachmann which began to fragment in 1995 may make an appearance on the night of May 30-31.
These SpaceX moon and sunrise Starlink satellite launch photos are just incredible
A stunning SpaceX Starlink satellite fleet launch on May 18 included amazing views of the moon and sunrise.
Netflix's 'Love, Death + Robots' season 3 stars alien bugs, giant crabs and an ancient evil
Netflix just launched season 3 the animated sci-fi anthology "Love, Death + Robots" and here's the trailer.
HBO's 'Westworld' is returning for season 4 and here's a trailer for your sci-fi needs
HBO has recently delivered a new trailer and release date for Season 4 of "Westworld."
Hubble telescope looks deep into the Needle's Eye in this dwarf spiral galaxy photo
A fresh image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a deep view of the eye of a galactic needle.
NASA unveils Artemis 1 moon mission launch windows through mid-2023
NASA has released all of its Artemis 1 launch windows through 2022, with more dates through June 2023.
Say hello to Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy
Here's everything you need to know about our local supermassive black hole.
What does a giant black hole and its galaxy sound like?
Meet the newest stars on the music scene. Well, not stars precisely.
Space station astronauts check out Starliner crew capsule
NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, Russian cosmonaut Denis Matveev, and astronaut Bob Hines inside the Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station. The instrumented mannequin, “Rosie the Rocketeer,” is in the commander’s seat wearing a Boeing spacesuit. Credit: NASA TV / Spaceflight Now
Astronauts on the International Space Station floated into Boeing’s Starliner capsule Saturday, becoming the first people to enter the spacecraft in orbit less than a day after it docked at the orbiting research complex for the first time.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule completes first “nail-biting” docking at space station
Russian cosmonaut Sergey Korsakov captured this view of the Starliner spacecraft approaching the International Space Station. Credit: Sergey Korsakov / Roscosmos
Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule finally reached the International Space Station Friday night with a “nail-biting” rendezvous and docking, overcoming several technical glitches to accomplish a long-awaited objective for the spacecraft before NASA clears it to ferry astronauts to the research complex.
The Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES) Could Detect Exoplanets Within a few Dozen Light-Years of Earth Using Astrometry
As of this article’s writing, NASA has indicated that 5,030 extrasolar planets have been confirmed in 3,772 systems, with another 8,974 candidates awaiting confirmation. With next-generation instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) coming online, the number and diversity of confirmed exoplanets are expected to grow exponentially. In particular, astronomers anticipate that the number of known terrestrial planets and Super-Earths will drastically increase.
Video game character becomes real 'Kerbalnaut' on Boeing Starliner
In the game Kerbal Space Program, if the rocket you design does not reach its destination, you correct its problems and launch again. The first real Kerbalnaut is on Boeing's second Starliner test.
Boeing's 1st Starliner to visit space station looks spectacular in these astronaut photos
Astronaut photos of Boeing's first uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to visit the station capture its Friday docking in stunning detail.
Watch astronauts open Boeing's 1st Starliner capsule at space station today
Astronauts aboard the ISS are scheduled to open Starliner's hatch and make a few welcoming remarks at about 11:45 a.m. EDT (1545 GMT) on Saturday. Watch it live here.
There's a mystery in our universe's expansion rate and the Hubble Space Telescope is on the case
Scientists have a new, more accurate, measurement of the expansion of the universe thanks to observations by the Hubble Space Telescope.
3D printed satellite antennas can be made in space with help of sunlight
Satellite antennas can be 3D-printed in space with the help of sunlight using a new patented technique that promises to do away with clunky satellite parts that take up space in a rocket.
Footage of hypersonic metallic UFO shown by Pentagon officials at historic hearing
Pentagon officials speaking at the first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s have shown previously classified footage of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP).
The Carrington Event: History's greatest solar storm
This is the science of geomagnetic storms, from their origin on the sun to their effects on technology.
Dust Storms on Mars Happen When the Planet Can’t Release its Heat Fast Enough
Mars is well-known for its seasonal dust storms, which can sometimes grow to encompass the entire planet. In June 2018, the dust storms became so severe that they obscured most of the planet’s surface, causing NASA to lose contact with Opportunity, which eventually proved fatal to the record-breaking rover. Understanding these storms and what causes them is critical to ensuring that solar-powered robotic missions continue to operate and future crewed missions can remain safe.
