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Jeff Bezos congratulates Elon Musk on SpaceX's private Inspiration4 launch
It was congratulations all around the billionaires' table today as Jeff Bezos hailed Elon Musk's SpaceX for the private Inspiration4 launch.
Inspiration4 crew chats with Elon Musk, works through first full day in space
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SpaceX Launches Four Civilians to Space with Inspiration4!
Today, history was made when the first all-civilian spaceflight launched from Launch Complex 39A at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The purpose of this flight was to raise awareness and funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and offer inspiration to people all over the world. Operated by SpaceX and sponsored by Jared Isaacman and Shift4Payments, this flight illustrates how accessibility to space is growing by leaps and bounds.
900-year-old Chinese supernova mystery points to strange nebula
In the year 1181 AD, a new bright point of light as luminous as the planet Saturn appeared to Chinese and Japanese skygazers for a little more than six months before disappearing.
Ten years of Soyuz at Europe’s Spaceport
Astronauts, celebrities and regular folks around the globe shared their excitement about Inspiration4's successful launch last night (Sept. 15).
Satellites watch Australian wildfires trigger CO2 booms and ocean algal blooms
What happens on land affects the oceans, and satellites can see it all unfold.
Quest airlock | Space Station 360 (in French with English subtitles available)
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ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet takes you on a tour of the International Space Station like no other. Filmed with a 360 camera, the Space Station 360 series lets you explore for yourself alongside Thomas’s explanation – episode four is NASA’s Quest airlock.
This year's giant Antarctic ozone hole probably due to climate change
A giant ozone hole has opened up over Antarctica this year and climate change might be the cause.
Cosmic pearl
It's planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they're in easy view.
Constellations of the western zodiac
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Verifying that a satellite will resist the sheer noise of the rocket launching it into orbit is a very important test that every mission must successfully pass.
China's 1st space station crew to return to Earth on Friday
China's three astronauts are set to return home on Friday after two spacewalks and setting a new national record for longest crewed spaceflight mission.
SpaceX shows off Inspiration4's amazing view of Earth and new dome window
The big cupola window on Inspiration4's Crew Dragon capsule is going to get quite a workout over the next few days.
Inspiration4 'space puppy' doubles as zero-g indicator and fundraiser on SpaceX mission
As the second stage engine of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket cut off, Hayley Arceneaux reached into a pouch strapped to her leg and pulled out a plush doll.
What’s going on with the ozone?
World governments agreed in the late 1980s to protect Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances emitted by human activities, under the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of these substances has not only helped protect the ozone layer for future generations but has also protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching Earth. On 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, we take a closer look at this year’s ozone hole.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 launch boosts population of space to record-breaking 14
The launch of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission last night (Sept. 15) brought the population of the final frontier to 14, one more than the previous high.
Star Rover review
With the Star Rover stargazing app, you can get access to a decent celestial database on your phone for the price of small fries.
The moon will visit Saturn and Jupiter this week in skywatching doubleheader
It's an excellent week to go skywatching as the moon creeps up to the two largest planets in our solar system.
SkySafari 6 Pro review
SkySafari 6 Pro is a visually appealing planetarium at your fingertips
How to Hold Binoculars Steady: Keep skywatching for longer
Check our top tips for keeping your binoculars steady, eliminating the shakes and gaining a clear view of the heavens
SkyView review
SkyView is an excellent app for all abilities and skill levels that will drastically enhance your stargazing experience.