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Brown Dwarf Pairs Drift Apart in Old Age
Universe Today - 25 Mar 2024 22:09
The only thing worse than drifting through space for an eternity is doing it alone. Observations with the Hubble Space Telescope show that brown dwarfs that once had companions suffer that fate. Binary brown dwarfs that ...
Why warnings are being issued ahead of next month's total solar eclipse
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 14:50
As next month approaches, anticipation for the 2024 total solar eclipse has set in. The eclipse, which will take place April 8, will be visible from Mexico through Canada, casting a brief moment when day momentarily turn...
Soyuz rocket carrying first Belorussian woman in space en route to ISS
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 14:43
Two astronauts from Belarus and the U.S. have set off for the International Space Station together with a Russian cosmonaut, marking the first time that a woman from Belarus is traveling to space.
Keep the lines of communication open by building your own infrared transmitter
SPACE.com - 25 Mar 2024 23:23
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12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the 'Devil Comet'
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 23:01
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks.
Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter anti-satellite threats
Space News - 25 Mar 2024 22:13
The Space Force submitted $1.1 billion and Space Command $1.2 billion in their "unfunded requirements" lists for fiscal year 2025 The post Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter ...
NASA is holding a total eclipse 2024 briefing tomorrow. Here's how to watch it live
SPACE.com - 25 Mar 2024 21:59
Watch NASA's total eclipse 2024 briefing live and learn about the scientific and transportation plans for the eclipse.
Stunning James Webb images show birth and death of massive stars
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 21:51
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to surprise us with stunning pictures, but of what exactly? Astronomer Nienke van der Marel shows with three images how massive stars lead short but explosive lives.
Dwarf Galaxies Could be the Key to Explaining Dark Matter
Universe Today - 25 Mar 2024 21:35
If dark matter is a particle, it's possible that it could self-annihilate, becoming normal matter and releasing gamma radiation. Dwarf galaxies are the best objects to search for this radiation because they're small, ric...
NASA to Launch Sounding Rockets into Moon's Shadow During Solar Eclipse
NASA Breaking news - 25 Mar 2024 21:06
NASA will launch three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth's upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet. The Atmospheric Pert...
Apex commissions first payload on inaugural mission
Space News - 25 Mar 2024 20:46
Several companies that launched their first spacecraft on a rideshare mission earlier this month are reporting varying degrees of success, from full operations to an early end of testing. The post Apex commissions first ...
NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission Awarded Robert Goddard Memorial Trophy
NASA Breaking news - 25 Mar 2024 20:20
NASA's OSIRIS-REx team was selected as the winner of the National Space Club and Foundation's 2024 Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy for their tremendous work on the first U.S. mission to bring an asteroid sample to ...
Defense, military, intelligence agencies, all have a hand in U.S. space acquisitions
Space News - 25 Mar 2024 20:05
The Aerospace Industries Association released a new infographic highlighting 15 main organizations developing and procuring technologies for national security space The post Defense, military, intelligence agencies, all ...
Astronauts have surprising ability to know how far they 'fly' in space
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 19:56
New research led by York University finds astronauts have a surprising ability to orient themselves and gauge distance traveled while free from the pull of gravity.
UK Space Agency moving HQ to Harwell space cluster
Space News - 25 Mar 2024 19:51
The U.K.'s space agency plans to open new headquarters in June at the Harwell Science Campus space cluster in England to strengthen ties with the commercial industry. The post UK Space Agency moving HQ to Harwell space c...
An Asteroid Found Sharing the Orbit of Mars
Universe Today - 25 Mar 2024 19:50
Astronomers discovered another asteroid sharing Mars’ orbit. These types of asteroids are called trojans, and they orbit in two clumps, one ahead of and one behind the planet. But the origins of the Mars trojans are un...
Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft docks to ISS
Phys.org - 25 Mar 2024 19:26
Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station Monday, four days after its launch was delayed due to a technical issue, the Roscosmos space agency said.
Fake solar eclipse glasses are everywhere ahead of the total solar eclipse. Here's how to check yours are safe
SPACE.com - 25 Mar 2024 19:14
With two weeks until April 8's total solar eclipse, the American Astronomical Society is warning buyers about unsafe and counterfeit solar glasses.
Aerospace Corp. moves headquarters to D.C., cites need for proximity to decision makers
Space News - 25 Mar 2024 19:06
The new corporate headquarters is now in Chantilly, Virginia The post Aerospace Corp. moves headquarters to D.C., cites need for proximity to decision makers appeared first on SpaceNews.
Antarctic Sea Ice Near Historic Lows; Arctic Ice Continues Decline
NASA Breaking news - 25 Mar 2024 19:00
Sea ice at both the top and bottom of the planet continued its decline in 2024. In the waters around Antarctica, ice coverage shrank to near-historic lows for the third year in a row. The recurring loss hints at a long-t...
'Star Wars' fan-favorite Sith returns in 'Darth Maul: Black, White & Red'
SPACE.com - 25 Mar 2024 18:00
A preview of Marvel Comics' upcoming miniseries, "Darth Maul: Black, White & Red"
Early Adopters of NASA's PACE Data to Study Air Quality, Ocean Health
NASA Breaking news - 25 Mar 2024 17:58
From the atmosphere down to the surface of the ocean, data from NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite benefits ecosystems, human health, and underrepresented communities. Years before the laun...