Space News
NASA Space Station Update 11 March, 2022 - Another Day of Spacewalk Preparations
SpaceRef - 11 Mar 2022 23:24
Two astronauts spent the day getting their spacesuits and tools ready for a spacewalk set to begin on Tuesday at the International Space Station....
Earth from Space - Lofoten, Norway
SpaceRef - 11 Mar 2022 23:14
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the archipelago of Lofoten in northern Norway....
50-Year-Old Lunar Samples are Opened up for the First Time
Universe Today - 11 Mar 2022 23:08
NASA’s Apollo missions to the Moon brought back about 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of samples, including rocks, rock cores, rock, pebbles, sand, and dust. Scientists have studied those samples intently over the decades a...
Neutron Stars Could be the Best way to Measure Dark Energy
Universe Today - 11 Mar 2022 20:23
Neutron star collisions might be able to prove that dark energy is just an illusion. The post Neutron Stars Could be the Best way to Measure Dark Energy appeared first on Universe Today.
Elon Musk's SpaceX sends more Starlink terminals, power supplies to Ukraine
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 20:12
SpaceX has been building out Ukrainian capability for weeks amid an invasion by Russia.
See Venus and Mars pair up in the early morning sky Saturday
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 20:08
Venus will meet up with Mars in the very early morning sky on Saturday (March 12). Here's how you can catch the planetary duo.
Why are asteroids and comets such weird shapes?
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 18:00
While planets and some moons are almost perfectly spherical, the smaller bits of the solar system, such as asteroids and comets, come in all different shapes. But why is that?
Op-ed | Ukrainian space companies are united in defending the country
Space News - 11 Mar 2022 17:21
As the world watches Ukraine fighting against Russian aggression, Ukrainian companies must ensure the safety of their employees. To do this, most companies have switched to remote work formats and flexible schedules. Sev...
Hubble telescope was at the perfect angle to capture this nearly impossible shot of two 'dancing galaxies'
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 17:00
As eyes turn to Webb, Hubble reminds us of its stellar imaging power with a mesmerizing new photograph.
NASA says it supports employees' use of pronouns amid online criticism
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 16:13
NASA is voicing support for its employees' right to be addressed by their name and pronouns as criticisms flare online.
Week in images: 7 - 11 March 2022
ESA - 11 Mar 2022 16:10
Week in images: 7 - 11 March 2022 Discover our week through the lens
A meteorite recently crashed into Australia, and a drone scoured the area and found it
Phys.org - 11 Mar 2022 15:59
Drones have become ubiquitous in recent years. From recently discovering the Endurance to participating in wars, drones have made history in more ways than one. Now, they have a new job title to add to their resume--mete...
Lego Star Wars Yoda review
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 14:58
A review of Lego Star Wars Yoda this is, and a great build it is.
Canadian radar satellites to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 13:20
The Canadian government has granted MDA permission to collect satellite imagery of restricted areas of Ukraine using synthetic aperture radar, the Ontario-based company announced on Tuesday (March 8).
Scientists hail 'the decade of Venus' with 3 new missions on the way
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 13:07
As planetary scientists resumed meeting in person, Venus experts had something special to celebrate.
NASA says it supports employees' use of pronouns amid online criticism
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 12:57
NASA is voicing support for its employees' right to be addressed by their name and pronouns as criticisms flare online.
Get a galactic 40% off the groundbreaking Playmobil USS Enterprise
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2022 12:35
The sizable centerpiece gives you plenty of playing options and you can impress your friends at a discount.
Earth from Space: Lofoten, Norway
ESA - 11 Mar 2022 11:00
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the archipelago of Lofoten in northern Norway.
NASA opens sample taken from the Moon 50 years on
Phys.org - 11 Mar 2022 10:59
The Apollo missions to the Moon brought a total of 2,196 rock samples to Earth. But NASA has only just started opening one of the last ones, collected 50 years ago.
Register for ESA's Living Planet Symposium in Bonn
ESA - 11 Mar 2022 10:10
The time has come to register to attend the European Space Agency's Living Planet Symposium - one of the largest Earth observation conferences in the world. Taking place on 23-27 May 2022 in Bonn, Germany, and jointly or...
Layering In Danielson Crater On Mars
SpaceRef - 11 Mar 2022 07:26
This image shows a classic example of Martian sedimentary rock in Danielson Crater....
Increased Red Blood Cell Destruction Observed During spaceflight
SpaceRef - 11 Mar 2022 07:16
A change in the volume of red blood cells has been documented in astronauts since the earliest space missions....