Space News
Planets Might Protect their Water Until their Star Settles Down
Universe Today - 17 Mar 2023 02:51
Creating rocky planets is a messy, dangerous, hot business. Planetesimals accrete together, which creates heat and pressure on the newborn world. The nearby adolescent star bombards them with intense radiation. That like...
DoD seeking seamless military-commercial satellite communications
Space News - 17 Mar 2023 00:33
Companies in the satcom industry are trying to support DoD's vision of a seamless military-commercial architecture. The post DoD seeking seamless military-commercial satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
Scientists discover signs of 'modern' glacier on Mars that hints at buried water ice
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 00:00
Remnants of a modern glacier have been found near Mars' equator, suggesting ice may still exist at shallow depths in the area, which could have significant implications for future human exploration.
FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework
Space News - 17 Mar 2023 22:56
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission unveiled its proposed framework March 17 for regulating the use of terrestrial wireless spectrum from space for connecting smartphones beyond the reach of cell towers. The post ...
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
Phys.org - 17 Mar 2023 22:26
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in ...
SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites, lands rocket at sea
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 22:03
SpaceX aced its 18th orbital mission of 2023 on Friday (March 17), launching 52 of its Starlink internet satellites and landing a rocket on a ship at sea.
Exoplanets, dark matter and more: Big discoveries coming from James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers say
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 22:00
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has dazzled us plenty already, but the best is yet to come from the observatory, mission team members say.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 1 warps onto Blu-ray and we've got an exclusive clip
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 21:00
The smash Paramount+ spinoff series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" heads to home video and we've got an exclusive clip to share.
The Universe Sparkles in Gamma Rays in this New NASA Animation
Universe Today - 17 Mar 2023 20:52
We’ve come a long way since gamma rays were discovered. The late 1800s and early 1900s were a time of great scientific advancements. Scientists were just getting a handle on the different types of radiation. Radium fea...
Newly discovered 'mini-Neptune' may have an ocean or an atmosphere - but not for long
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 20:00
A newly discovered distant mini-Neptune planet may possess its own atmosphere, ocean, or a combination of the two, even if they don't last for long.
Are We Running Out of ID Numbers?
Discover - 17 Mar 2023 20:00
There's a finite quantity of phone numbers and other forms of identification. But don't panic yet! Find out how we can stay connected.
Creality Sonic Pad review: A turbo boost for your FDM printer
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 19:00
The Creality Sonic Pad offers plug-and-play firmware modding for compatible 3D printers, giving you faster prints without compromising quality.
SpaceX now eyeing April for Starship's 1st orbital launch, Elon Musk says
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 18:55
SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle could launch on its first-ever orbital test flight next month, if regulatory approvals come through, Elon Musk said.
China's 1st liquid-fueled rocket moved to launch pad for liftoff this month
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 18:00
Chinese launch company Space Pioneer is all set for its first attempt to reach orbit with the country's first liquid-fueled rocket.
Week in images: 13-17 March 2023
ESA - 17 Mar 2023 17:28
Week in images: 13-17 March 2023 Discover our week through the lens
NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes its 15th close flyby of the sun this St. Patrick's Day
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 17:18
While people around Earth enjoy a cold drink of St. Patrick's Day, the Parker Solar Probe will make another close approach to the sun, braving scorching hot temperatures to help solve solar mysteries.
What Is Cold Fusion? Is It Possible?
Discover - 17 Mar 2023 17:00
The search for the long-discredited cold fusion energy source may be catching its second wind, though questions remain about its legitimacy.
JWST probes chemistry around a newborn star
Phys.org - 17 Mar 2023 16:24
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to transform astronomers' understanding of the chemistry of newly formed stars, with an analysis by RIKEN researchers of early results showing that it can detect complex organ...
NASA rockets to search for hurricane-like swirls in Earth's upper atmosphere
Phys.org - 17 Mar 2023 16:11
A NASA rocket team is on the hunt for giant hurricane-like swirls in our upper atmosphere. These swirls, or vortices, may be key to upper atmospheric weather patterns that affect the entire globe. The Vorticity Experimen...
Possible Artemis 3 moon landing site spied by NASA spacecraft (photos)
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 15:00
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter recently imaged the moon's Malapert Massif, a potential touchdown locale for NASA's Artemis 3 astronaut mission.
Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation
Space News - 17 Mar 2023 14:12
In a vote of confidence for a troubled launch vehicle, Arianespace won a contract from the Italian government for up to three Vega C launches of an Earth observation constellation. The post Arianespace wins Vega contract...
NASA selects Firefly Aerospace for mission to moon's far side in 2026
SPACE.com - 17 Mar 2023 14:00
NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace to land payloads on the moon and send another into orbit to provide communications with the lunar far side.