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SpaceX deploys 49 more Starlink satellites in first launch of 2022
SpaceX’s first launch of 2022 carried 49 more Starlink satellites into orbit. Credit: Michael Cain / Spaceflight Now / Coldlife Photography
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off Thursday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and deployed 49 more Starlink internet satellites, blazing a new trail to orbit on the first of as many as seven space missions from Florida’s Space Coast planned in January.
SpaceX lofts 49 Starlink internet satellites to orbit in 1st launch of 2022
SpaceX successfully launched its first Falcon 9 rocket of the year Thursday (Jan. 6), sending a new stack of Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida, before nailing a landing at sea.
Astronomers Discover Celestial Ruins on Our Galaxy’s Edge
A stream of stars scattered across 15 degrees of sky was once part of a globular cluster torn apart by our galaxy’s gravity. The stars represent some of the oldest in the Milky Way.
The solar system belongs to us all, not just Jeff Bezos
Like colonialism of old, Bezos’s space colonization plans heavily depend on resource extraction and unfair and abusive labor practices.
NASA's TESS exoplanet mission reveals dusty mystery, puzzling astronomers
The universe is full of mysteries.
North Korea tests another new hypersonic weapon: reports
North Korea claims that it conducted a successful test of a new hypersonic vehicle on Wednesday (Jan. 5).
Sounding rocket launch might be visible on US east coast Thursday night
Livestream coverage begins at 9:40 p.m. EST (0240 GMT Friday)
An Incredible View Into the Heart of the Small Magellanic Cloud
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is over 200,000 light-years away, yet it’s still one of our galaxy’s closest neighbours in space. Ancient astronomers knew of it, and modern astronomers have studied it intensely. But the SMC still holds secrets.
Why don’t Green Comets Have Green Tails?
Green is an unusual color in astronomy. It is the color to which our eyes are most sensitive, and yet few things in the night sky actually appear green. There are, for example, no green stars, only yellow-white, red, and blue ones. But there can be green comets, and we are still learning why.
New trailer for 'Moonfall' promises a disaster movie on a scale like no other, but how accurate is the physics?
The Earth faces an extinction-level event caused by an alien that's been living in the moon and naturally, no one listens to the scientists until its too late
SpaceX will launch 49 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket today. Watch it live!
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its first rocket of 2022 on Thursday evening (Jan. 6) and you can watch the action live online.
Why doesn't the James Webb Space Telescope have any cameras onboard?
Engineers must make do with traditional telemetry because of a lot of practical problems.
James Webb Space Telescope deploys radiator to keep cool
NASA's new high-tech, low-temp observatory observatory is one step closer to gathering some cool science.
Live coverage: SpaceX poised for first launch of 2022
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will launch SpaceX’s next batch of 49 Starlink broadband satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
NFT-backed vault on space station to showcase prized goods for sale
The International Space Station is about to get its first sales showroom. Uplift Aerospace has announced the upcoming launch of its "Constellation Vault."
Does every star have planets?
Some stars don't have planets orbiting them. Here's why.
Asterisms: definition, facts and examples
These unique star patterns aren’t as big as constellations. How else do they compare and what are some recognized examples?
Stargazing with Ice Cold Enthusiasm
A new year — and a clear sky — offers a chance to reconnect with a passion for stargazing.
The Milky Way's outer reaches may have lumpy, choppy arms
The new model presents a contrast to the traditional long, sleek arms presented in images of our galaxy.
Astronaut snaps spectacular shot of crescent moon glowing over stunning sunset
NASA's Earth Observatory has released a photo of a crescent moon above an orbital sunset taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
