Space News
NASA Releases a New 3D Animation of the Lunar Gateway
Universe Today - 30 Jun 2024 04:19
To get to the Moon, NASA is building a Lunar Gateway in orbit to facilitate easier access to the Moon. With construction beginning in 2028 as part of Artemis IV there will be an ongoing programme of enhancements and addi...
Supernovae: Why study them? What can they teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today - 30 Jun 2024 03:26
Universe Today has recently investigated a myriad of scientific disciplines, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, planetary atmospheres, planetary geophysics, cos...
Mars Odyssey celebrates 100,000 orbits, captures epic view of solar system's largest volcano
SPACE.com - 30 Jun 2024 18:00
NASA's long-running Mars Odyssey orbiter celebrated its 100,000th orbit with a fresh view of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system.
It's International Asteroid Day, and astronomers have much to celebrate
SPACE.com - 30 Jun 2024 17:00
This year's events highlight the upcoming Hera mission and an Arizona-based project that uses off-the-shelf security cameras to scan meteors from roofs of schools, colleges and sometimes even private homes.
Chinese rocket static-fire test results in unintended launch and huge explosion
Space News - 30 Jun 2024 16:03
A rocket stage test firing by Chinese commercial company Space Pioneer ended in catastrophic failure and a dramatic explosion Sunday. The post Chinese rocket static-fire test results in unintended launch and huge explosi...
The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)
SPACE.com - 30 Jun 2024 16:00
The space race of the 20th century, characterized by rivalry and high barriers to entry, has transformed, opening up unparalleled opportunities for collaboration.
Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 power station review
SPACE.com - 30 Jun 2024 15:28
We're big fans of Ugreen products, and this 2048 Wh power station is no exception -- it's ideal for multi-day festivals or overnight skywatching sessions.
The Space Station Now Has Blisteringly Fast Internet
Universe Today - 30 Jun 2024 14:45
NASA's Space Communications and Navigation programme (SCaN) has demonstrated the first two way end-to-end laser relay system, deployed through an innovative network. To test SCaN, they sent data to the International Spac...
Merging Galaxies Make for Explosive Star Formation
Universe Today - 30 Jun 2024 12:24
The Gemini Observatory has unveiled a striking new image that shows star formation within the irregular galaxy NGC 4449. This galaxy is categorised as a “Magellanic-type” galaxy due to its similarities with the Magel...