Finally, it’s starting to get real for the James Webb Space Telescope. Engineers are now preparing the long-awaited landmark telescope for transport to its launch site at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
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The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, passes final ground tests
Teams working on the James Webb Space Telescope have completed testing of the giant observatory and are now preparing to ship it to the launch site ahead of its journey to space later this year.
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Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral with SpaceX’s 23rd operational Dragon resupply flight to the International Space Station. This is the third flight of SpaceX’s upgraded Cargo Dragon vehicle. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The official launch broadcast will begin on NASA TV at 3:15 a.m. EDT (0715 GMT). The “SFN Live” tab will have a continuous live view of the launch pad through liftoff.
SpaceX wrapping up final cargo load for launch to space station
A Cargo Dragon capsule sits atop a Falcon 9 rocket on pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: SpaceX
Forecasters on Friday predicted a 60% chance bad weather on Florida’s Space Coast could prevent the scheduled launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday to begin an automated resupply mission to the International Space Station.
You can soon have your own terrifying Xenomorph from 'Alien' with this epic new Mezco Toyz figure
A new film-accurate collectible figure of the famous "Alien" Xenomorph is ready to pre-order from Mezco Toyz, ready to ship in 2022.
Space startup Astra will launch its 1st satellite today. Here's how to watch live.
California startup Astra aims to launch a satellite to orbit for the first time ever this afternoon (Aug. 26), and you can watch the milestone mission live.
Mystery of Grand Canyon's missing rocks may finally be solved
The Grand Canyon is missing one billion years' worth of rocks, and the breakup of the ancient supercontinent Rodinia may be responsible, according to a new study.
Soar with Dawn Aerospace's space plane on its 1st-ever test flights (video)
Dawn Aerospace's suborbital space plane took to the skies for the first time last month, and a new video takes you along for the ride.
Moon-in-a-jar recreates the hazy atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon
A new experiment recreated Titan in small glass cylinders.
Scientists puzzling out secrets of Venus' 30-year-old 'Giant Dark Cloud'
There are many strange things happening on Venus. Among them is a recognizable weather pattern that scientists now realize has persisted in the atmosphere for at least 30 years.
Astroscale's space junk removal satellite aces 1st orbital test
Astroscale's ELSA-d spacecraft has successfully captured a simulated piece of space junk in orbit.
We're launching Australia's first scratch-built satellite, and it's a giant leap towards the moon
On Aug. 28, a SpaceX rocket will blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying supplies bound for the International Space Station.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, Aug. 27 – Sept. 4
Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are all getting a little higher in early evening. Vega passes the zenith soon after dark; Deneb does so two hours later. Andromeda is up in the east.
First light from Sunstorm CubeSat
Image: First light from Sunstorm CubeSat
NASA Will be Sending two More Missions to Mars in 2024, Costing Just $80 Million
One of the biggest ongoing changes in space exploration is the introduction of commercial methods into the field. Commercial launch providers like RocketLab and SpaceX have fundamentally changed the way the industry does business. Now researchers are taking their “move fast and break things” approach to another part of the industry – actual mission design.
See Captain Janeway from 'Star Trek: Voyager' come alive in epic new 1:6 scale Exo-6 figure
Kate Mulgrew's iconic Captain Kathryn Janeway character joins the ranks of EXO-6's deluxe "Star Trek" lineup from "Star Trek: Voyager."
New era of 'Great Observatories' may be coming for NASA
As hospitals struggle to figure out how to treat patients, SpaceX fears a liquid oxygen shortage that could also jeopardize upcoming launches.
'Guardians wanted!' US Space Force unveils new recruitment video
The U.S. Space Force is seeking more recruits to address future military challenges of spaceflight. Yes, there's an ad for it.
Another Flight for New Shepard, No Passengers This Time
Blue Origin has taken some serious steps of late to stay in the commercial space game! Ever since founder Jeff Bezos decided to step down as CEO of Amazon to focus on this brainchild of his, the company has been shaking things up and forging on ahead, hoping to become one of the most competitive and lucrative privately-owned launch services in the world. From the launchpad to the courtroom, they are making their presence felt.
Space Foundation adds Fisher Space Pen to Space Tech Hall of Fame
More than 50 years after its pressurized writing instruments first entered orbit, Fisher Space Pen and its late founder are entering the Space Technology Hall of Fame.
