The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.
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NASA will launch its 1st asteroid-defense mission this month
NASA has lofted countless spacecraft into the solar system, but a mission launching in late November will attempt a unique feat: to slam into a tiny asteroid and slightly speed up its orbit.
NASA rules out weekend Crew Dragon launch, may bring station crew home first
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Watch the trailer for 'The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek' docu-series coming to the History Channel this week
The History Channel blasts off with a new "Star Trek" anniversary docu-series, "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek."
SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA delayed again by bad weather (and a possible Dragon landing)
NASA and SpaceX have further delayed the launch of the Crew-3 mission due to anticipated bad weather over the coming days. Crew-3 will now get off the ground no earlier than Monday (Nov. 8).
Astra plans next orbital launch attempt from Alaska
Astra’s team prepares for launch from Kodiak Island, Alaska. Credit: Astra
Astra, the small satellite launch company, said Wednesday it will try again to send a test payload into orbit from Alaska as soon as Nov. 8 after three previous flights missed the mark.
Tom Hanks said 'No thanks' to a space trip offer from Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos. Here's why.
Tom Hanks isn't interested in Jeff Bezos' offer to go to space.
Blue Origin loses federal lawsuit over NASA moon lander contract
SpaceX and NASA will resume work on the project 'as soon as possible.'
Astronomers Announce Priorities for Next Decade
The National Academy of Science detailed the direction for astronomy and astrophysics today for the coming decade.
'Space Titans' goes inside a billionaires' space race on Discovery+ (exclusive clip)
In "Space Titans," a new documentary launching today (Nov. 4), SpaceX founder Elon Musk shares the secret of his company's Falcon 9 rocket success.
Smart focus on Mars
From panoramas to close-ups, from 3D maps to a wheel selfie, the Earth-bound twin of ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover is testing the wide range of photo settings that will deliver the greatest science possible during the ExoMars mission on the Red Planet.
Boeing gets FCC approval for 147-satellite constellation
Boeing has the green light to launch a planned broadband constellation that will place 147 satellites in orbit.
Astronomers target habitable exoplanets, black holes and inclusivity as top priorities for next decade
The newly released astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey flags the discovery and study of habitable exoplanets and the exploration of black holes and neutron stars as two top research priorities.
Magnetic Chamber can Simulate Microgravity (or Mars Gravity) Here on Earth
There are plenty of processes that might be easier in lower gravity. So far, the biggest hindrance to developing those processes has been the expense of launching equipment to the low gravity environments of the ISS or other space-based research stations. Testing on the ground would be preferable both for ease of use and much lower cost, but the Earth’s gravity usually puts a stop to that. Some scientists see another way. Using magnetic fields can artificially simulate a zero-gravity environment, and now a team from Florida State University’s (FSU’s) National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has developed a system that can hold a much larger sample than previous iterations.
China launches military satellites into orbit after delay
China sent new military satellites to orbit Wednesday (Nov. 3) for an undisclosed mission, following a lengthy launch delay.
NASA is Getting Serious About the Search for Life in the Universe
Frameworks are a valuable tool in science. They give context to sometimes abstract concepts such as “how powerful can an alien civilization be” (Kardashev scale) or “how developed is this technology?” (Technology Readiness Levels). Now, NASA has developed a new scale to help give context to what some consider one of the agency’s most critical missions – the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Glaciers across the globe have lost over nine trillion tonnes of ice in half a century. How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions:” this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland – one of the biggest ice masses in the Alps.
Solar storm from 'cannibal' sun eruption may impact power grid and bring auroras as far south as Pennsylvania
A powerful solar storm could interfere with power grids, satellites and radio signals — although it might also have sent the beautiful northern lights incredibly far south.
Leica binoculars deals: The lowest prices on top-tier models
You won't be able to find many Black Friday deals on Leica binoculars just yet, but we've rounded up the lowest prices currently available.
Mining the moon's water will require a massive infrastructure investment, but should we do it?
We live in a world in which momentous decisions are made by people often without forethought.
