Space News
Canadian Space Agency president not surprised by NASA ISS transition plans
Space News - 16 Feb 2018 01:05
The president of the Canadian Space Agency said he is taking a "wait and see" approach to NASA's plans to end funding of the International Space Station in the mid-2020s, citing the lack of detail. SpaceNews.com
Long-lived Mars rover Opportunity keeps finding surprises
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 16:20
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity keeps providing surprises about the Red Planet, most recently with observations of possible "rock stripes."
NASA certifies Falcon 9 for science missions
Space News - 16 Feb 2018 23:45
NASA has certified the current version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch some categories of science missions, a milestone needed for the upcoming, but delayed, launch of an astronomy spacecraft. SpaceNews.com
Astrophotographer Captures Musk's Tesla Roadster Moving Through Space
Universe Today - 16 Feb 2018 21:58
An award-winning astrophotographer in California has captured images of the Tesla Roadster and its driver "Starman" speeding through space. The post Astrophotographer Captures Musk’s Tesla Roadster Moving Through Space...
ASU professor addresses why we have yet to find extraterrestrial life
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 21:56
Are we alone in the universe? Few questions have captured the public imagination more than this. Yet to date we know of just one sample of life, that which exists here on Earth.
Eutelsat CEO optimistic on shorter broadcast contracts, OTT potential
Space News - 16 Feb 2018 21:38
Eutelsat Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Belmer is taking a contrary view on short-term capacity leases and the explosive growth of video streaming -- two disruptive video trends causing angst among satellite operators ...
Is Humanity Ready for the Discovery of Alien Life?
Scientific American - 16 Feb 2018 21:00
Most Americans would probably be thrilled to learn extraterrestrials (intelligent or not) exist. Other nationalities beg to differ --
Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua Had a Violent Past
Universe Today - 16 Feb 2018 20:34
According to the latest study by a team that has been observing 'Oumuamua since it was first discovered, this interstellar asteroid had a violent past! The post Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua Had a Violent Past appear...
New Mexico Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut on Space Station
NASA Breaking news - 16 Feb 2018 20:07The Solar Storm Hitting Earth Today Might Look Awesome
SPACE.com - 16 Feb 2018 19:09Spacewalking astronauts finish months of robot arm repair
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 19:08
Spacewalking astronauts wrapped up months of repair work Friday on the International Space Station 's big robot arm.
NASA's 'Quiet Supersonic' Plane Could Change Airports Forever
SPACE.com - 16 Feb 2018 19:01Earth from Space: Beijing, China
SpaceRef - 16 Feb 2018 17:31
Today, 16 February, upwards of 20% of the world's population will be celebrating Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival....
Air Force and Aerojet Rocketdyne renegotiating AR1 agreement
Space News - 16 Feb 2018 17:20
The U.S. Air Force and Aerojet Rocketdyne are working to revise an agreement to support development of the company's AR1 rocket engine, as questions continue about the engine's long-term future. SpaceNews.com
Image: Sentinel-2 captures Beijing
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 16:28
Today, 16 February, upwards of 20% of the world's population will be celebrating Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. According to the traditional Chinese calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle and t...
Hubble's Window into the Cosmic Past
PTTU - 16 Feb 2018 16:28
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center:
Minnesota Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station
NASA Breaking news - 16 Feb 2018 16:23Week In Images
ESA - 16 Feb 2018 16:10
Our week through the lens: 12-16 February 2018
Solar-powered rover approaching 5,000th Martian dawn
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 16:09
The sun will rise on NASA's solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity for the 5,000th time on Saturday, sending rays of energy to a golf-cart-size robotic field geologist that continues to provide revelations about the Red Pl...
Tesla shot into space will likely collide with Earth or Venus--in millions of years: researchers
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 15:25
The Tesla Roadster that was recently shot into space as part of SpaceX's rocket test flight will likely collide with Earth or Venus eventually, according to new University of Toronto research.
Astronomers Haul in Another Horde of Kepler Planets
Scientific American - 16 Feb 2018 15:00
Nearly 100 worlds are the latest catch from the hardy space telescope --
Spacewalking astronauts finishing months of robot arm repair
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2018 14:21
Spacewalking astronauts are finally wrapping up months of repair work on the International Space Station's big robot arm.