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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa delivers first Uber Eats in space
Unlike Earth-based deliveries, this orbital one was full of canned goods.
Did scientists solve the mystery of the super-bright exploding 'cow' in space?
Science studying a mysterious star explosion known as "the Cow" think the blast could have created a black hole or neutron star.
Satellites see devastating tornado damage in US from space (photos)
Satellites operated by Maxar Technologies and Planet have captured striking views of the damage inflicted by last week's tornados.
Webb placed on top of Ariane 5
On Saturday 11 December, the James Webb Space Telescope was placed on top of the Ariane 5 rocket that will launch it to space from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
China’s commercial Ceres launcher delivers five satellites into orbit
Galactic Energy’s second Ceres rocket blasts off from the Jiuquan space base. Credit: Galactic Energy
A solid-fueled Ceres satellite launcher developed to serve China’s burgeoning commercially-focused smallsat market successfully deployed five spacecraft into orbit Dec. 7, making the new Chinese rocket two-for-two since its debut last year.
Gravitational Waves Could Explain why There’s More Matter Than Antimatter in the Universe
One of the questions underpinning both philosophy and science is “why are we here”? Ask an astrophysicist, and they might answer with an imbalance between matter and antimatter at the beginning of the universe. While that is a (relatively) simple explanation, it then begs the question – why was there an imbalance in the first place? Scientists have been seeking ways to test various theories regarding that imbalance but have come up empty-handed so far. Now, a team of theoretical physicists think they might have found a way to test some of those theories using gravitational waves.
Astronomers peer deeper into Milky Way's heart than ever before with new telescope images
The deepest and sharpest images of the Milky Way's center have been obtained, enabling astronomers to estimate the mass of the black hole at the galaxy's heart with unmatched precision.
A Spacecraft Orbiting the Moon Just Captured an Image of Saturn
Cameras can be finicky – especially ones primarily used for astronomy. When used for a purpose other than their intended one, sometimes they result in horribly muddled or blurry images. However, sometimes an image works out just right and provides a whole new perspective on a familiar scene. That’s what happened recently when the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) turned one of its cameras toward one of astronomy’s favorite places – Saturn.
Solar Orbiter publishes a wealth of science results from its cruise phase
For a mission yet to have entered its main science phase, Solar Orbiter has already generated a lot of great science. Today sees the publication of a wealth of results from the mission’s cruise phase.
ESET Science Award 2021 winners announced
ESET Science Award celebrates remarkable Slovak scientists for the third year in a row. Laureates were chosen by a jury chaired by Professor Kip Thorne.
NASA scientists consider the health risks of space travel
Space travel is risky business, but NASA scientists want astronauts to be as informed and safe as they can be.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity flies for 17th time on Red Planet
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity soared through the Red Planet skies for the 17th time last weekend, but we'll have to wait a little longer to get a full accounting of the flight.
Why will it take China's Yutu 2 moon rover so long to reach lunar 'mystery hut'?
China's Yutu 2 lunar rover recently spotted something intriguing on the far side of the moon, but it'll take the vehicle a few months to reach the object for a closer look.
Webb telescope mounted on top of Ariane 5 rocket in French Guiana
The James Webb Space Telescope is lifted on top of its Ariane 5 launcher inside the final assembly building in French Guiana. Credit: ESA-Manuel Pedoussaut
The nearly $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope, suspended under a crane with four cables, was raised atop top an Ariane 5 launcher Saturday inside a vertical hangar in French Guiana, one of the final steps to prep the mission for liftoff this month after a quarter-century of design and development.
Double drop test success for ExoMars parachutes
The largest parachute set to fly on Mars has completed its first successful high-altitude drop test, a critical milestone for ensuring the ExoMars mission is on track for launch in 2022. Both the first and second stage parachutes have now successfully flown this year.
ESA Highlights: images and achievements from 2021
ESA Highlights: images and achievements from 2021
NASA Gives Axiom Space Another Opening to Fly Private Astronauts to Space Station
Even though Texas-based Axiom Space hasn’t yet sent its first crew of customers to the International Space Station, NASA is giving the company an opportunity to send a second crew, potentially just months later.
One Feature Mars has That we Don’t: Polar Megadunes
For fans of astrophotography, Kevin M. Gill needs no introduction. Even if you’re not up on the latest astronomical news and developments, chances are you’ve still seen some of his images over the years. From beautiful artist renditions to breathtaking photographs of far-off planets, Gill has covered it all. Among the latest images available on his official Flickr page are pictures of a unique feature on Mars: the Chasma Boreale Megadunes!
