ESA’s Living Planet Symposium – one of the largest Earth observation conferences in the world – is being held on 23–27 May in Bonn, Germany. Held every three years, the symposium brings together scientists and researchers, as well as industry and users of Earth observation data, from all over the world to present and discuss the latest findings on Earth science.
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Is This the Future of the Milky Way?
The central region of the giant elliptical galaxy NGC 474. It’s set against a backdrop of more distant galaxies. Will the Milky Way resemble this galaxy in the distant future? This image was taken using the Hubble Advanced Camera for Surveys, and includes data from the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 3. (Courtesy NASA/STScI.)
In photos: Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 test flight for NASA
See photos of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test 2 mission, the second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner astronaut taxi.
Plants can grow in lunar regolith, but they’re not happy about it
NASA is sending astronauts back to the Moon by the end of this decade, and hope to send humans to Mars sometime in the 2030s. Growing food in space using in-situ resources is vital if astronauts are to survive on both the Moon and Mars for the long-term. Growing plants in space using Earth soil is nothing new, as this research is currently ongoing onboard the International Space Station (ISS). But recent research carried out on Earth has taken crucial steps in being able to grow food in space using extraterrestrial material that we took from the Moon over 50 years ago.
Boeing Starliner capsule launches on critical NASA test flight to space station
Starliner lifted off this evening (May 19), kicking off the crucial OFT-2 test mission to the International Space Station.
Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule takes off on long-awaited test flight
ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket climbs off pad 41 with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Credit: Alex Polimeni / Spaceflight Now
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft thundered into orbit Thursday from Cape Canaveral aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, aiming to dock at the International Space Station on a years-late test flight to prove the capsule’s systems before flying astronauts.
Sun busts out trio of moderate solar flares that might herald more activity
A trio of moderate flares blasted off from the sun on Thursday, and there might be more in store.
NASA shelves routine spacewalks for now due to leaky helmet
NASA is suspending all but the most urgent spacewalks after water was found in an astronaut's helmet following a previous excursion.
The Lunar Eclipse, Seen From the International Space Station
If you were able to witness the lunar eclipse on May 15-16, 2022, the view of the dark red Moon was stunning. But what would such an eclipse look like from space?
How to watch Boeing Starliner's OFT-2 mission to the space station: Webcast guide
The OFT-2 mission features a lot of action even after its Thursday (May 19) launch, and you can follow everything online.
See Boeing's Starliner launch tonight from southeastern US (visibility map)
Boeing's Starliner capsule will launch on a test flight to the International Space Station this evening (May 19), and many folks in the southeastern U.S. will be able to see it with their own eyes.
Encalife Ambience Galaxy and Star Projector review
The Encalife Ambience Galaxy & Star Projector, where star projector meets Bluetooth speaker.
Beyond angry protesters and inked arms, there's this First Nations story of the Southern Cross — one of unity and belonging
A racist usage of the Southern Cross contrasts with Indigenous narratives about the constellation, suggesting the symbol can never be contained within a single defining narrative.
We May See a Tau Herculid Meteor Outburst on May 31st
Be sure to watch the skies on the last morning of May, for a possible Tau Herculid meteor outburst.
Live coverage: Countdown begins for test flight of Starliner crew capsule
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission will launch Boeing’s human-rated Starliner spacecraft on its second unpiloted Orbital Flight Test. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
Volunteers watching the skies
Image: Volunteers watching the skies
Glimmering Hubble Space Telescope photo shows stunning starburst effect
The iconic Hubble Space Telescope has captured a glimmering new photo of a densely packed region of stars located in the constellation Sagittarius.
A dazzling Hubble collection of supernova host galaxies
Image: A dazzling Hubble collection of supernova host galaxies
Space agencies provide global view of our changing environment
International collaboration among space agencies is central to the success of satellite Earth observation and data analysis. ESA, NASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) have continued their joined effort to develop a storytelling dashboard that combines their resources and expertise to strengthen our global understanding of the changing environment and its economic effects.
Seeing Inside a Cosmic Superaccelerator
Astronomers are exploring a celestial particle accelerator in the Eel Nebula that surrounds a distant pulsar.
LISA has Passed a key Review Phase, it’s Time to Actually Design the Final Mission
Any project manager will tell you that a phased review project system is the way to go. Whether or not you agree with that statement, the process has been widely adopted by space exploration organizations across the globe. They form the basis of many of the best-known projects, and the completion of their phases are events to be celebrated by both the people working on them and the public at large. Now LISA, ESA’s attempt to build a 2.5 million kilometers long interferometer in space, has passed its Feasibility Phase, and is moving on to actually building some prototype technologies.
