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Astronauts Struggle To Eat Their Space Food and Scientists Want to Know Why
Universe Today - 17 Jul 2024 01:56
Astronauts sometimes struggle to consume enough nutritious food on the ISS because it tastes bland. But astronaut food is of high quality and designed to be palatable and to meet nutrition needs. What’s the problem? NA...
NASA Johnson to Dedicate Building to Dorothy Vaughan, Women of Apollo
NASA Breaking news - 16 Jul 2024 02:21
NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston will recognize legendary human computer Dorothy Vaughan and the women of Apollo with activities marking their achievements, including a renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the c...
NASA Invites Media to Discuss Exploration Science Program Update
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2024 01:58
NASA will hold a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 17, to provide an update on a program within NASA's Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office. Audio of the teleconference will stream live o...
Time might be a mirage created by quantum physics, study suggests
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2024 01:15
Physicists have struggled to understand the nature of time since the field began. But a new theoretical study suggests time could be an illusion woven at the quantum level.
Prime Day Lego Star Wars deal: 30% off Luke's X-Wing fighter
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2024 01:09
Join the Rebel Alliance and save 30% on this Lego Star Wars Prime Day deal: the 474-piece Luke Skywalker's X-wing fighter.
NASA Ships Moon Rocket Stage Ahead of First Crewed Artemis Flight
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2024 01:08
NASA rolled out the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket's core stage for the Artemis II test flight from its manufacturing facility in New Orleans on Tuesday for shipment to the agency's spaceport in Florida. The rollout is...
NASA Deputy Administrator Holds First Bilateral Engagement with KASA
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2024 01:08
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy conducted the first bilateral meeting on Monday with Dr. Young-bin Yoon, administrator of the newly established KASA (Korea AeroSpace Administration), which opened on May 27. The crea...
The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector has had a 44% Prime Day price drop
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2024 01:07
The rechargeable Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is one of our favorites, and today, it is available for its lowest-ever price of $79.99.
NASA rolls giant Artemis 2 moon rocket core off the factory floor for astronaut mission (video)
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2024 00:58
The SLS booster for NASA's next mission to the moon has left the Michoud Assembly Facility to ship to the Kennedy Space Center ahead of Artemis 2.
Apollo 11 Lifts Off
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2024 00:08
55 years ago on July 16, 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 spacecraft launched from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as seen in this photo. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin were aboard. Apoll...
With its latest moon mission success, China's space program has the US in its sights
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2024 00:02
The moon's south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US also has ambitions to establish bases at the Moon's south pole - the ...
Here's how AI Is changing NASA's Mars rover science
Phys.org - 17 Jul 2024 00:02
Some scientists dream of exploring planets with "smart" spacecraft that know exactly what data to look for, where to find it, and how to analyze it. Although making that dream a reality will take time, advances made with...
Bennu asteroid samples unveiled
Phys.org - 16 Jul 2024 23:54
In a discreet vacuumed-packed container inside a FedEx box lies a piece of ancient history; extremely ancient history.
Road trip! Tour the universe with these gorgeous images from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope
SPACE.com - 16 Jul 2024 23:36
Newly released images from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope capture a cloud complex called Rho Ophiuchi, the Orion Nebula, a spiral galaxy named NGC 3627 and a galaxy cluster known as MACS J0416.
Volunteers Complete a Simulated Year on Mars
Universe Today - 16 Jul 2024 23:14
The crew of NASA's first Mars habitat simulation, CHAPEA 1, exited their Earth-based environment after 378 days on July 6 at 5 p.m. EDT. Greeted by friends, family, mission team members and project directors, the crew of...
Astronomers discover what may be 21 neutron stars orbiting sun-like stars
Phys.org - 16 Jul 2024 23:03
Most stars in our universe come in pairs. While our own sun is a loner, many stars like our sun orbit similar stars, while a host of other exotic pairings between stars and cosmic orbs pepper the universe. Black holes, f...
Ramon.Space creates UK space computing engineering hub
Space News - 16 Jul 2024 22:59
Ramon.Space is setting up an engineering hub in the United Kingdom to help grow its space computing technology business globally, the California-based company announced July 16. The post Ramon.Space creates UK space comp...
Sols 4246-4247: Next Stop: Fairview Dome
NASA Breaking news - 16 Jul 2024 22:37
Earth planning date: Monday, July 15, 2024 Summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere here on Earth. Warmer temperatures and fair weather make for prime opportunities for road trips and enjoying the best of the o...
This nerve-rattling 'Alien: Romulus' trailer reminds us that 'fear is bigger in IMAX' (video)
SPACE.com - 16 Jul 2024 21:59
Don't miss the new "Alien: Romulus" IMAX teaser and behind-the-scenes featurette that give a terrifying glimpse at the upcoming installment of the legendary sci-fi horror franchise.
Sun blasts out 2nd X-class flare this week, triggers more radio blackouts (video)
SPACE.com - 16 Jul 2024 21:29
Sunspot region AR 3738 fired off an X1.9 flare as it exited the sun's western limb on July 16, 2024 and caused radio blackouts over much of Africa, Europe, and parts of North and South America.
Robotic Assembly and Outfitting for NASA Space Missions
NASA Breaking news - 16 Jul 2024 21:28
NASA is turning to the 3D modeling experts in the community for ideas and designs to use or enhance the current state of modular robotic construction techniques. Robotic building of structures in space is an active area ...
Sols 4243-4245: Exploring Stubblefield Canyon
NASA Breaking news - 16 Jul 2024 21:12
Earth planning date: Friday, July 12, 2024 Curiosity, now heading uphill from the Mammoth Lakes drill site, has focused on a very interesting exposure of conglomerate rocks, consisting of pebbles cemented together by a f...