Space News
Rod Roddenberry on joining his legendary 'Star Trek' parents on Jan. 8 memorial rocket launch (exclusive)
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 15:00
An exclusive interview with Rod Roddenberry, who will symbolically join his famous parents on a special memorial rocket flight on Jan. 8.
Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon
Phys.org - 5 Jan 2024 15:09
The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector--but not everyone is celebrating.
Is a black hole stuck inside the sun? No, but here's why scientists are asking
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 15:00
It's possible, scientists say, that atom-sized black holes were produced during the first second of the universe's existence -- and some might've gotten lodged within budding stars.
The cosmic dark ages: Everything you need to know
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 23:59
During the cosmic dark ages, the early universe was shrouded in darkness. Learn more about why this was the case and how the universe eventually became transparent.
Experience the Launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Mission
NASA Breaking news - 5 Jan 2024 23:33
Digital content creators are invited to register to attend the launch of the eighth SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket that will carry crew to the International Space Station for a science expedition mission. T...
Vulcan Centaur rocket is 'go' for historic Jan. 8 launch of private Peregrine moon lander
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 23:30
ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket has been cleared to launch for the first time on Jan. 8, a mission that will send the private Peregrine lander toward the moon.
The 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' begins next week in New Orleans
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 22:59
The 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society runs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 11, and we can't wait to see what amazing science announcements it bestows upon us.
Hubble Watches an Exoplanet Atmosphere Change Over Three Years
Universe Today - 5 Jan 2024 22:54
If you want to know more about an exoplanet atmosphere, watch how it changes over time. That’s the mantra of a group of astronomers who just reported on conditions at Tylos, otherwise known as WASP-121 b. Tylos is a ho...
Space Force on the verge of finalizing long-awaited commercial space strategy
Space News - 5 Jan 2024 22:39
The commercial space strategy will guide the Space Force's integration of commercial satellite services into its routine operations. The post Space Force on the verge of finalizing long-awaited commercial space strategy ...
Aftermath of 2 star explosions captured in breathtaking new NASA image
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 22:00
Supernova remnant 30 Doradus B, or 30 Dor B, is the (former) star of this new image.
Rocket carrying American lunar lander rolls to launchpad
Phys.org - 5 Jan 2024 21:14
Final preparations were underway Friday for the launch of the first American spacecraft to attempt a lunar landing in more than 50 years, under a new partnership between NASA and private industry.
Add-on system in Mars water mining operations will screen for introduced and alien life
Phys.org - 5 Jan 2024 21:10
As noted at NASA's 2019 Carlsbad Conference, we have good reason to think that life could have started on Mars using the same geo-organic chemistry that started life on Earth. If Martian life persists today on Mars, it m...
A day in the life of a mountaintop telescope builder
Phys.org - 5 Jan 2024 21:10
When she's in Chile, Margaux Lopez starts most days nine thousand feet below her place of work. At 6:30 a.m. she boards a bus to begin the steep climb from La Serena, Chile's second-oldest city, to the top of Cerro Pach�...
NASA Adjusts Agreements to Benefit Commercial Station Development
NASA Breaking news - 5 Jan 2024 21:00
NASA has modified agreements for two funded commercial space station partners that are on track to develop low Earth orbit destinations for NASA and other customers as the International Space Station retires in 2030. The...
Amazon reveals new animated comedy 'The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy'
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 21:00
A preview of Prime Video's adult animated series, "The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy," best described as 'Scrubs' in outer space.
Interview with Victoria Hartwick
NASA Breaking news - 5 Jan 2024 20:50
April 11,2023 You probably know from reading these that we like to start with your early years, where you were born, something about your family, if you have siblings, your parents and what they did, and mixed in with th...
Preflight Checks for Astronaut Loral O'Hara
NASA Breaking news - 5 Jan 2024 20:50
Expedition 70 NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara has her Russian Sokol Suit pressure checked ahead of launching to the International Space Station on Sept. 15, 2023. O’Hara, currently on the station, is scheduled to spend s...
NASA Astronauts to Speak with North Carolina, Virginia Students
NASA Breaking news - 5 Jan 2024 20:06
Students from North Carolina and Virginia will have separate opportunities next week to each hear from a NASA astronaut living and working aboard the International Space Station. The two Earth-to-space calls will air liv...
Vulcan Centaur rocket arrives at pad ahead of debut launch (photos)
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 19:29
ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket has arrived at the launch pad ahead of its debut mission, which will send a private lander toward the moon on Monday (Jan. 8).
Spending Time in Space? Maximize Your Health with this Space Salad
Universe Today - 5 Jan 2024 19:27
Space exploration carries with it many challengs and one of them is eating, or more accurately the provision of food. During short duration missions then its reasonable to take pre-packaged meals that have been provided ...
Send your name to the moon aboard NASA's ice-hunting VIPER rover
SPACE.com - 5 Jan 2024 19:00
NASA is inviting you to put your name aboard its VIPER moon rover, which is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket later this year.
Do Neutron Stars Have Mountains? Gravitational Wave Observatories Could Detect Them
Universe Today - 5 Jan 2024 18:29
Neutron stars are the incredibly dense remnants from massive star supernovae. Although they're pulled into dense spheres by their intense gravity, it's believed that neutron stars could have slight deformations, known as...