Space News
Scientists Spot the Biggest Known Explosion in the Universe
Scientific American - 29 Feb 2020 16:00
The blast is about five times bigger than the previous record holder --
Smithsonian Open Access launches with space artifact 2D and 3D images
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 01:54
The Smithsonian has just relinquished its claim on hundreds, if not thousands of space artifacts.
Elon Musk calls on U.S. Space Force to embrace fully reusable rockets: 'Make Starfleet happen'
Space News - 29 Feb 2020 02:25
Musk said military innovation in space can't happen as long as it continues to use expendable rockets. SpaceNews.com
Foul weather delays Astra's 1st DARPA Launch Challenge liftoff in Alaska
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 23:31
Stealthy startup Astra hoped to win $2 million with its first-ever orbital launch today (Feb. 29), but Mother Nature prevented the DARPA Launch Challenge liftoff.
A Good Week for Planet Formation
Scientific American - 29 Feb 2020 20:00
Building planets is an intricate process, butwe’re finding clues tosome new possibilities --
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for February 28, 2020
SpaceRef - 29 Feb 2020 19:15
NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station....
ESA head Woerner confirms plans not to seek another term
Space News - 29 Feb 2020 18:51
The head of the European Space Agency formally announced Feb. 28 he will leave ESA when his current term ends next year, confirming months of speculation about his future with the agency. SpaceNews.com
What Happens in a Black Hole?
Discover - 29 Feb 2020 18:00
Things are about to get weird.
A Picture of Earth's New Temporary Moon
Universe Today - 29 Feb 2020 17:41
With the excitement and interest in the newly discovered 'mini-moon' found orbiting Earth, astronomers quickly set their sights on trying to get more details, to determine what this object actually is. Using the Gemini O...
Elon Musk approves of the US Space Force, eyes 'Star Trek' potential
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 16:24
SpaceX's billionaire founder and CEO said he's onboard with the sixth branch of the U.S. military, which President Donald Trump officially established in December 2019.
'Starter' Earth grew in a flash. Here's how the planet did it.
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 16:18
Proto-Earth was on a fast track to planet formation.
Happy Leap Day 2020! Google doodle celebrates Earth's extra day, but why?
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 16:09
Happy Leap Day, world! Today (Feb. 29) marks a rare event in the calendar -- an extra day that occurs each "Leap Year" to keep our calendar in check. Google is celebrating with a cute Google doodle.
Astra to loft 1st mission for DARPA Launch Challenge today: Here's how to watch live
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 15:52
The stealthy startup Astra aims to win $2 million with its first-ever orbital launch today (Feb. 29), and you can watch the liftoff live.
NASA Wants You to Photograph Starlink Satellites With Your Smartphone
Discover - 29 Feb 2020 01:00
SpaceX and others plan to launch thousands of new satellites into low-Earth orbit, creating streaks that cut through astronomers' images. Now NASA's education office is asking citizen scientists to help document the prob...
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 27 February 2020 - Space Biology Studies
SpaceRef - 29 Feb 2020 00:48
The Expedition 62 crew is running a host of human research and space biology studies today aboard the International Space Station....
Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Psyche asteroid mission
Space News - 29 Feb 2020 00:41
NASA awarded a contract to SpaceX Feb. 28 for the launch of a mission to a large metallic asteroid on the company's Falcon Heavy rocket. SpaceNews.com
NASA TV Coverage Set for SpaceX's Next Space Station Resupply Mission
NASA Breaking news - 29 Feb 2020 00:34Freeman Dyson, quantum physicist who imagined alien megastructures, has died at 96
SPACE.com - 29 Feb 2020 00:10
Physicist Freeman Dyson was known for his work on quantum physics and mathematics, as well as his big ideas about the far future.