President Biden's 2025 federal budget request allocates $25.4 billion to NASA, a minimal increase over what Congress just allocated for 2024.
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Wander into the wasteland for Prime Video's live-action 'Fallout' series (trailer)
First trailer drops for Prime Video's new live-action "Fallout" streaming series landing in April
NASA chief Bill Nelson promises a 'fight' for agency's 2025 budget request
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson lamented spending cuts in his agency during his annual address on March 11, as the agency released its 2025 budget request.
Black Holes Need Refreshing Cold Gas to Keep Growing
The Universe is filled with supermassive black holes. Almost every galaxy in the cosmos has one, and they are the most well-studied black holes by astronomers. But one thing we still don’t understand is just how they grew so massive so quickly. To answer that, astronomers have to identify lots of black holes in the early Universe, and since they are typically found in merging galaxies, that means astronomers have to identify early galaxies accurately. By hand. But thanks to the power of machine learning, that’s changing.
The James Webb Space Telescope hones in on star-forming region in the Triangulum Galaxy (images)
The James Space Telescope has used its NIRCam and MIRI instruments to capture two dynamic views of the star-forming region NGC 604 in the Triangulum Galaxy.
Crew-7 begins journey home following six-month stay at the International Space Station
A view of the Crew Dragon Endurance as it prepared to undock from the International Space Station following 197 days at the orbiting outpost. Image: NASA
A journey of more than half a year orbiting around the world is coming to an end for the four-member team of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission. The Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 11:20 a.m. EDT (1520 UTC) after 197 days.
What will it be like to experience the total solar eclipse 2024?
A total solar eclipse is the greatest show on Earth. Here's what to look for on April 8 to ensure you make the most of the total solar eclipse 2024.
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts undock from the ISS for March 12 return to Earth
SpaceX Crew-7's astronauts left the International Space Station March 11. Their return to Earth may occur as soon as March 12.
China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon
China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.
Powerful solar flare eruption from 'sneaky' sunspot triggers widespread radio blackouts (video)
A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.
'The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' examines Star Wars' sinister Imperial reign
A preview of DK Publishing's "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire."
Webb & Hubble confirm Universe’s expansion rate
Image: NGC 5468 – Cepheid host galaxy
Joining forces on the complexities of clouds and aerosols
In just a few months, ESA’s EarthCARE satellite will be lofted into orbit to fill in a piece of the complex climate puzzle – that piece being how clouds and aerosols, small particles such as dust suspended in the air, affect Earth’s energy balance.
Contract for new Galileo atomic clock tech signed
ESA, on behalf of the European Commission, has signed a €12 million contract with Leonardo S.p.A (Italy) and Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica to design and develop a new ultra-precise atomic clock technology for Galileo.
How to See the Diamond Ring Effect During a Total Solar Eclipse
Here's how to safely see the "diamond ring," the dazzling burst of sunlight seen just before and after totality.
What is the smallest known planet?
Although Kepler 37-b has held the title of "smallest planet" for over a decade, it won't hold that designation forever.
SpaceX completes double launch day with its second Starlink mission
File: A Falcon 9 rocket stands ready to launch a Starlink mission. Image: SpaceX
SpaceX completed a double launch day on Sunday with the flight of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Starlink 7-17 mission will add another 23 satellites to the growing low Earth orbit constellation.
Cyborg Jellyfish Could Help Explore Oceans Autonomously
Earth’s oceans are—like space—a largely unexplored frontier. Relatively few humans have explored either place, using specialized life-support equipment. Unlike space, however, the oceans also have other beings that can explore them: jellyfish. They can head to places underwater that humans can never go. That makes them interesting candidates for autonomous ocean exploration.
SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from California tonight in 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader
SpaceX is set to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California tonight (March 10), in the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.
SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight
SpaceX is set to launch 23 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (March 10).
SpaceX is Gearing Up for the Starship’s Third Orbital Test Flight
The Starship/Super Heavy is the world’s first fully reusable launch system and the most powerful rocket in history. It is also the key to fulfilling SpaceX’s long-term vision of broadband satellite internet, delivering crews and cargo to the lunar surface, and creating the first self-sustaining city on Mars. After years of development, design changes, and “hop tests” at the company’s launch facility near Boca Chica, Texas, orbital test flights finally began in April last year. The first two flights ended in the loss of both vehicles, though the second flight saw the Starship prototype reach orbit.
