Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos) On Aug. 14, Jupiter and Mars appeared closer together than they've been in over two years. Here are some of the best photos of this rare event. Space · Aug 16, 2024
Here's what Boeing Starliner astronauts are doing on the ISS as NASA works on their ride home NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are not idle while awaiting the decision on the conclusion of the first-ever astronaut mission aboard Boeing Starliner. Space · Aug 16, 2024
ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite-8 from Sriharikota The Indian Space Research Organisation launched Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 16, 2024
James Webb Space Telescope adds to the confusing drama of Hubble tension Measurements of cosmic expansion using Cepheid variable stars continue to create tension. Space · Aug 15, 2024
The sun might've just had a record-breaking number of visible sunspots For the first time in more than 20 years, the daily record for sunspots is likely to be broken during Solar Cycle 25. Space · Aug 15, 2024
The discovery of a new Earth-like planet could shed further light on what makes a planet habitable A team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away. Space · Aug 15, 2024
The Supermoon Blue Moon rises today. Here's what to expect Discover the August Supermoon Blue Moon. Learn what it is, when to see it, and what to expect from this stunning sight. Space · Aug 15, 2024
Mars Is Likely Hiding Oceans Worth Of Water Deep In Its Crust — This Could Upend Our Plans For the Planet Deep beneath NASA’s InSight lander, an ocean’s worth of liquid water may be trapped in rocky fissures, suggests a recent study of data recorded during more than 1,300 Marsquakes. Inverse · Aug 15, 2024
Is asteroid Psyche actually a planetary core? James Webb Space Telescope results cast doubt The presence of hydrated minerals, including possibly water-ice, might indicate an unexpected origin for Psyche, far from the sun. Space · Aug 15, 2024
Petition calls for halt of megaconstellation launches for environmental review A U.S. nonprofit organization has called on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to pause satellite megaconstellation launches until their environmental impact can be assessed. Space · Aug 15, 2024
August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
Astronauts on ISS practice moon base cement-mixing tech in microgravity NASA and its partners in the Artemis program want to find sustainable ways of building astronaut bases on the moon. An ISS experiment is investigating how. Space · Aug 15, 2024
India launches Earth-observing satellite on 3rd mission of new rocket (video) India launched the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite Thursday (Aug. 15), on the third-ever mission of the nation's SSLV rocket. Space · Aug 15, 2024
Will Boeing's Starliner astronauts ride a SpaceX Dragon home in 2025? NASA could decide next week Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams await a decision from NASA on whether they will fly home aboard Boeing's spacecraft or SpaceX's Crew Dragon. Space · Aug 14, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024 NASA To Decide Stranded Starliner Astronauts' Route Home By End Of Month NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday.
The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024 Nasa to say when astronauts ‘stuck’ in orbit will return – but still unsure how Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to be in space for days but issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft mean they may not be back until 2025
International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024 How To Bring Boeing Astronauts Home? NASA To Decide By End Of Month NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a rival SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday.
Space · Aug 14, 2024 To decode mysteries of Mars, scientists are turning to machine learning Machine learning could help scientists quickly sift through data about the Red Planet, and perhaps other aspects of our cosmos someday, too.
Space · Aug 14, 2024 SpaceX refutes reports that its Starship launch pad system polluted Texas waters SpaceX has strongly refuted a media report claiming the company violated environmental regulations by releasing pollutants related to Starship launches in South Texas.
Inverse · Aug 14, 2024 Look: NASA Captured This Mesmerizing Video of An Aurora From the ISS Astronauts aboard the ISS arguably have the best view of all, and Matthew Dominick just proved it.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year NASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty
Space · Aug 14, 2024 James Webb Space Telescope strikes again, delivers new shining galaxy image The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the galaxy Messier 106, which sits in the Canes Venatici constellation.
Space · Aug 14, 2024 How do you measure wind on Mars? These scientists have a plan Measuring wind on Mars with great sensitivity is important if we don't want accidents with vehicles, and maybe even astronauts, on the Red Planet.
Space · Aug 14, 2024 NASA may use lasers to livestream from the moon one day Getting a live play-by-play of astronauts on the moon could be possible through laser communications during future Artemis missions.
Space · Aug 14, 2024 Colossal X-class solar flare erupts from 'rule-breaking' sunspot and Earth is in the firing line (video) Watch a colossal X-class solar flare erupt from the sun's highly magnetized 'rule-breaking' sunspot.