A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit this evening (Oct. 17). It'll be the 16th flight for the rocket's first stage.
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Over 1 million satellites could be headed to Earth orbit, and scientists are worried
Recent filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) show nations worldwide have registered licenses for planned megaconstellations much larger than SpaceX's Starlink.
James Webb Space Telescope detects quartz crystals in an exoplanet's atmosphere
Almost twice as big (but half as massive) as Jupiter, WASP-17b burns at a temperature of 1,500 degrees Celsius.
AI just spotted its 1st supernova. Could it replace human explosion hunters?
AI has spotted and classified its first supernova explosion, a breakthrough that could allow astronomers to spend more time investigating the origins of these stellar explosions and how they proceed.
Protostars Can Siphon Material from Far Away
When stars are born, they do it inside a molecular cloud. Astronomers long assumed that the “crèche” supplied all the nutrients that protostars needed to form. However, it turns out they get help from outside the nest.
Evidence for 'Planet 9' may actually show our theory of gravity is incomplete
Evidence pointing toward the possible existence of “Planet 9” lurking at the edge of the solar system may actually mean we need to revise our recipe for gravity.
'For All Mankind' Season 4 hopes to get audiences excited about space
The crew from 'For All Mankind' met with Space.com at NYCC 2023 to discuss how the show merges real space history with imaginative sci-fi concepts.
Axiom Space's 3rd private astronaut crew ready for ISS mission in 2024
The Ax-3 mission is on track with its training, and the four commercial astronauts are excited for launch in early 2024, they told reporters during a briefing Oct. 16.
A Monster Solar Storm Struck Earth 14,300 Years Ago
The Sun is such a stable presence in our lives that we often take it for granted. Few things are as certain sure as the rising of the Sun each morning, and the cycles of the seasons mark the years of our lives. But the Sun is a star, and stars can sometimes be unpredictable. They can emit powerful solar flares and powerful X-rays. With our deep dependence on technology and electricity, the Sun poses a small but real risk to our civilization. As a recent study shows, the Sun has had some extremely powerful flares in recent cosmic times.
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' takes center stage at NYCC 2023
The 'Star Trek' Universe panel at NYCC 2023 spent most of its time on 'Lower Decks,' sparing a few minutes to let fans know that 'Prodigy,' 'Discovery,' and a few other shows are all on track.
Future Mars astronauts may chomp on Earth's tiniest flowering plant to survive
Watermeal is Earth’s smallest flowering plant found floating in pinhead-sized clumps. It could have a big impact on space exploration, providing food and oxygen for future astronauts.
What the 'ring of fire' eclipse looked like from the home of ancient solar astronomy
Eclipse-chasers and archaeo-astronomers flocked to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico to see annularity from the home of the famous 'Rock of the Sun' petroglyph.
Scientists want to make moon roads by blasting lunar soil with sunlight
Lunar dust can be a hazard for off-world rovers — so scientists are suggesting we create a road system on the moon.
Total solar eclipse April 2024: 8 top tips for planning your trip
A total solar eclipse will be visible across the Americas on April 8, 2024. Here are some top tips to get the most out of your eclipse viewing experience.
Annular Solar Eclipse Dazzles Watchers Across North America
The weekend's solar eclipse dazzled observers throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Sky & Telescope editors and contributing editors report.
Satellites watch the annular solar eclipse 2023 sweep over the U.S. (video)
The annular solar eclipse 2023 was visible from space as the NOAA satellites GOES-East and GOES-West observed the moon's shadow sweep across the U.S.
Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago
A long-lost tectonic plate dubbed 'Pontus' that was a quarter of the size of the Pacific Ocean was discovered by chance by scientists studying ancient rocks in Borneo.
Earth's solid inner core is 'surprisingly soft' thanks to hyperactive atoms jostling around
Atoms within the enormous ball of iron in Earth's inner core may move around much more than previously thought, which could explain recent findings about the core's surprising softness.
'Air showers' could help reveal cosmic rays' mysterious source
Scientists may have a new way to study high-energy cosmic rays that slam into Earth, tracking them through the atmosphere with the Subaru telescope.
Imagine What Life Would be Like on a Giant Rotating Space Station
Inspiration can come in all forms, but one of the best ways to convey ideas and get people excited about them is through art. In particular, video has become one of the most prominent forms of entertainment in our modern lives, whether through 5-second TikToks or 2+ hour-long documentaries on the Crusades. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that some videographers are inspired by concepts in space exploration and can convey that inspiration through their media. And now, thanks to the internet, a new entrant to that category has recently surfaced.
JWST Observes the Kuiper Belt: Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar
The Kuiper Belt, the vast region at the edge of our Solar System populated by countless icy objects, is a treasure trove of scientific discoveries. The detection and characterization of Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs), sometimes referred to as Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs), has led to a new understanding of the history of the Solar System. The disposition of KBOs is an indicator of gravitational currents that have shaped the Solar System and reveal a dynamic history of planetary migrations. Since the late 20th century, scientists have been eager to get a closer look at KBOs to learn more about their orbits and composition.
