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A boom in Earth observation satellites creating new demands for intelligence
Space News - 25 Apr 2022 15:26
Crises such as the covid pandemic, climate change and the war in Ukraine are fueling demand for geospatial information The post A boom in Earth observation satellites creating new demands for intelligence appeared first ...
U.S. ASAT ban meant to support U.N. discussions on space threats
Space News - 25 Apr 2022 12:50
A State Department official said the Biden administration's announcement of a ban of one kind of ASAT weapon tests was timed to support discussions at an upcoming United Nations forum on norms of behavior in space. The p...
How Pluto walks a tightrope between a stable and chaotic orbit
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 12:11
Pluto is lucky to exist in the orbit that it does, according to new computer simulations that show how the dwarf planet skirts near a chaotic orbit that could potentially destroy the beloved world.
SpaceX Dragon with private Ax-1 astronaut crew departs International Space Station
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 03:55
The pioneering Ax-1 mission has left the International Space Station and is headed back to Earth.
Axiom's First Astronauts Return From International Space Station
Universe Today - 25 Apr 2022 22:48
Axiom Space’s first crew of private astronauts is back on Earth after a 17-day orbital trip that included a week of bonus time on the International Space Station. The mission ended at 1:06 p.m. ET (5:06 p.m. GMT) today...
Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 21:52
Elon Musk, the billionaire SpaceX and Tesla CEO, will acquire Twitter for $54.20 per share in a deal worth about $44 billion.
Report: Space For The Great Reset
SpaceRef - 25 Apr 2022 21:37
The past two years have seen a global health crisis unravel at a rapid speed, disrupting economies, societies and political processes worldwide....
Vice Adm. Sharp: Commercial satellites a key counterforce to Russian disinformation
Space News - 25 Apr 2022 21:28
Geospatial intelligence has been "instrumental to those fighting in Ukraine, and to shaping worldviews of the crisis," said Vice Adm. Robert Sharp, director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. The post Vice A...
Crew-4 astronauts head to space station to conduct microgravity science
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 21:08
NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 mission, originally scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on Saturday, April 23, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 27. This laun...
Coverage Updated for NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 Briefing, Events, Broadcast
NASA Breaking news - 25 Apr 2022 20:21Venus and Jupiter align this week in spectacular morning sky shows
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 20:14
The celestial highlight in the days ahead will involve the three brightest objects in the nighttime sky: the moon and the planets Venus and Jupiter.
Watch NASA roll Artemis 1 moon rocket off the launch pad tonight
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 19:49
NASA will roll its Artemis 1 moon rocket off the launch pad today (April 25) at about 5:30 p.m. EDT (2130 GMT), and you can watch the action live.
Rich trio back on Earth after charter trip to space station
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 19:46
Three rich businessmen returned from the International Space Station with their astronaut escort Monday, wrapping up a pricey trip that marked NASA's debut as a B&B host.
Crew Dragon splashes down to end Ax-1 private astronaut mission
Space News - 25 Apr 2022 19:25
A Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth April 25, ending a 17-day mission that ferried four private astronauts to and from the International Space Station. The post Crew Dragon splashes down to end Ax-1 private astron...
Hubble Space Telescope studies peculiar 'ultra-diffuse galaxy' (photo)
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 19:24
A 'wispy' galaxy 4 billion light-years away from us features in a glorious new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Solar cycle: What is it and why does it matter?
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 19:16
The solar cycle describes an 11-year period of solar activity driven by the sun's magnetic field and indicated by the number of sunspots visible on the surface.
Here's something rare: A Mars crater that isn't a circle. What happened?
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 18:38
Most impact craters are usually circular and fairly symmetric, but not all. This oddly shaped crater on Mars is obviously an impact crater, but it has a unique oblong shape. What happened?
Pushing the boundaries of space exploration with X-ray polarimetry
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 18:37
The secrets hiding in the vast expanse of outer space have intrigued humankind for ages. The invention of the optical telescope during the 17th century allowed humans to see stars appearing as mere twinkling dots in the ...
Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 18:23
Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs -- whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky.
Inflatable Venus drone, Mars spacesuits and more: NASA picks far-out tech concepts for future study
SPACE.com - 25 Apr 2022 18:00
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program is funding a range of space tech studies in early development. In the future, they could assist space missions.
Scientists model landscape formation on Titan, revealing an Earth-like alien world
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 17:24
Saturn's moon Titan looks very much like Earth from space, with rivers, lakes, and seas filled by rain tumbling through a thick atmosphere. While these landscapes may look familiar, they are composed of materials that ar...
Starlink secures first major airline Wi-Fi deal with Hawaiian Airlines
Space News - 25 Apr 2022 17:21
Hawaiian Airlines said April 25 it plans to offer free Starlink services on transpacific flights to and from Hawaii next year, becoming the first major airline to announce a deal with SpaceX's high-speed broadband networ...