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Study uncovers the non-isotropic nature of tropospheric delay for high-precision GNSS positioning
Phys.org - 22 Jan 2024 22:06
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) provide invaluable positioning data for countless applications, from everyday navigation to scientific research. Tropospheric delays, caused by the refractive properties of the...
Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 23:39
The sun's magnetic field could soon slam into Earth's, triggering stunning light displays.
Mysterious radio source in heart of ancient star cluster might be a rare black hole
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 15:00
One of the Milky Way's brightest star clusters may have a medium-sized black hole at its heart, groundbreaking radio observations revealed.
New US Postal Service stamps feature iconic NASA Webb images
Phys.org - 22 Jan 2024 23:29
The U.S. Postal Service has issued two new Priority Mail stamps celebrating NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most powerful, and most complex telescope ever put in space. The stamps, issued Jan. 22, feature...
Scientists discover near-Earth asteroid hours before it exploded over Berlin
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 23:23
For only the eighth time in history, scientists detected an asteroid before it made its fiery appearance over Earth. The tiny fireball exploded near Berlin early on Jan. 21.
NASA Invites Media to First Intuitive Machines, SpaceX Moon Launch
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jan 2024 23:17
As part of NASA's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, media accreditation is open for Intuitive Machines' first robotic flight to the Moon's surface. The robotic deliveries will tran...
SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 23:00
SpaceX's Starship launch site in South Texas may get bigger soon. The company has offered a land swap with the state to expand launch activities.
Vera Rubin Will Help Us Find the Weird and Wonderful Things Happening in the Solar System
Universe Today - 22 Jan 2024 22:41
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is something special among telescopes. It’s not built for better angular resolution and increased resolving power like the European Extremely Large Telescope or the Giant Magellan Teles...
New U.S. Postal Service Stamps Feature Iconic NASA Webb Images
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jan 2024 22:08
The U.S. Postal Service has issued two new Priority Mail stamps celebrating NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most powerful, and most complex telescope ever put in space. The stamps, issued Jan. 22, feature...
NASA Interns at Johnson's Rock Yard
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jan 2024 21:59
In this image from May 22, 2023, a NASA intern uses an augmented reality headset to test out heads-up display technology being developed for future Artemis missions. This technology was created as part of the NASA Spaces...
An impossibly huge ring of galaxies might lead us to new physics. Here's how
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 21:00
This galactic superstructure appears to us as it was over 9 billion years ago.
University High Wins L.A. Ocean Sciences Bowl at NASA's JPL
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jan 2024 20:31
The annual competition aims to help students expand their ocean-related knowledge outside the classroom and to become environmental stewards. University High School of Irvine, California, emerged victorious on Jan. 20 at...
Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer returns to Earth after eventful mission
Phys.org - 22 Jan 2024 20:29
The Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS) has returned to Earth after an eventful ten days in space, burning up on re-entry over the Pacific Ocean.
Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM moon lander
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 20:14
The SLIM 'Moon Sniper' probe went silent shortly after notching Japan's first-ever lunar landing on Jan. 19. But there may be life in the spacecraft yet.
US Priority Mail stamps now feature James Webb Space Telescope images
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 20:00
As light reaching the James Webb Space Telescope, it took between 6,500 and 7,600 years to be received. As images on Priority stamps, they will get your mail to its destination much sooner.
Here's Your Guide to Seeing the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Discover - 22 Jan 2024 20:00
April 8th, 2024 isn't too far away. Here's your guide on where and when to watch the 2024 solar eclipse, including times, livestreams, and a state-by-state guide.
NASA Glenn's Langley Legacy
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jan 2024 19:40
"[On December 15, 1941] a few shivering, startled Southerners from Langley, the vanguard of those in the Power Plants Division transferring to Cleveland, arrived in the biggest snowstorm in years," recalled former recept...
Salad in space? New research says it's not a healthy choice
Phys.org - 22 Jan 2024 18:51
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet--even for astronauts on a mission.
NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity after communications dropout on latest flight
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 17:46
Last week, NASA lost contact with Ingenuity. But, don't worry, the agency appears to have regained communication with the beloved helicopter exploring Mars.
The White House versus the private sector in space
Space News - 22 Jan 2024 17:30
Rick Tumlinson argues that the Commercial Space Act put forth by Congress offers better NewSpace regulations than the White House. The post The White House versus the private sector in space appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space mysteries: Why do Earth's magnetic poles flip?
SPACE.com - 22 Jan 2024 17:00
Every so often, Earth's magnetic poles completely flip. What causes this to happen? And how do these reversals affect life on Earth?
Space race 2024: A critical year ahead for U.S. Space Force
Space News - 22 Jan 2024 17:00
The U.S. Space Force enters its fifth year amid heightened threats to the nation's space assets, rising geopolitical tensions and technological challenges. The post Space race 2024: A critical year ahead for U.S. Space F...