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Dust From the Moon Could Help the Shade the Earth and Slow Down Climate Change
Universe Today - 12 Feb 2023 03:42
A new study considers how lunar dust launched from the surface of the Moon could help reverse Climate Change. The post Dust From the Moon Could Help the Shade the Earth and Slow Down Climate Change appeared first on Univ...
A Green Bank Telescope Prototype Radar System Can Image the Moon in High-Resolution and Detect Asteroids
Universe Today - 12 Feb 2023 00:11
Everyone loves taking pictures of the Moon. Whether it's with their phones or through the wonders of astrophotography, photographing the Moon reminds us about the wonders and awesomeness of the universe. But while we can...
The James Webb Space Telescope catches distant young galaxy devouring its neighbors
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2023 15:00
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a young, distant galaxy feasting on its neighbors just like the early Milky Way once did.
White House reviewing input on mission authorization concepts
Space News - 12 Feb 2023 02:42
The National Space Council is continuing work on a proposed framework for regulating commercial space activities that is being watched closely by both industry and Congress. The post White House reviewing input on missio...
Russian spacecraft leaks coolant, station crew reported safe
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2023 22:32
An uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has leaked coolant, the Russian space corporation and NASA reported Saturday, saying the incident doesn't pose any danger to the station's crew.
US shoots down 'UFO' over Canada
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2023 18:47
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the U.S. shot down an unidentified flying object over the Yukon, Canada at his request.
New Earth-sized exoplanet detected in the solar neighborhood
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2023 17:20
Using NASA's Kepler spacecraft and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have discovered a new Earth-sized exoplanet located about 70 light years away from the sun. The newfound exoworld, designated K...
It's Time for Mysterious Spokes to Appear in Saturn's Rings
Universe Today - 12 Feb 2023 16:59
The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured the appearance of several asymmetrical 'spokes' rising above the rings of Saturn, marking a coming change in season for the ringed gas giant. The spokes are made of charged ic...
The sun just erupted with a major X-class solar flare. Here's what it looked like on video.
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2023 16:51
A major solar flare erupted from the erupted from the sun on Saturday (Feb. 11) and a NASA spacecraft caught it on video.
'Black history is American history': NASA celebrates African Americans and space achievements at Smithsonian event
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2023 16:01
The Black History Month event Friday (Feb. 10) included astronauts, NASA directors and a discussion of why diversity matters, with high schoolers making up much of the audience.
Cracks on Pluto's moon Charon may be evidence of a frozen subsurface ocean
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2023 15:44
The icy volcanism of Pluto's moon Charon may be driven by an internal frozen ocean erupted through a thin shell.
Plasmos unveils Space Truck
Space News - 12 Feb 2023 04:27
Plasmos plans to offer in-space transportation and return payloads to Earth with a Space Truck. The post Plasmos unveils Space Truck appeared first on SpaceNews.