Space News
Senegal's first satellite successfully launched
Phys.org - 18 Aug 2024 15:25
Senegal's first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said, adding the move marked a major step towards the West African country's "technological sovereignty".
Specialized Materials Could Passively Control the Internal Temperature of Space Habitats
Universe Today - 18 Aug 2024 14:56
Areas of space have wildly different temperatures depending on whether they are directly in sunlight or not. For example, temperatures on the Moon can range from 121 °C during the lunar “day” (which lasts for two we...
Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB compact binoculars review
SPACE.com - 18 Aug 2024 20:44
Pocket-sized and portable, the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB waterproof binoculars are perfect for hiking and traveling.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals
SPACE.com - 18 Aug 2024 17:00
Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system.
Galaxies in Dense Environments Get Larger
Universe Today - 18 Aug 2024 16:10
Galaxies are some of the largest clearly defined structures in space. There are trillions of them, and many are clustered around each other. But how does that clustering affect them? That’s been a question for a while,...
Para-astronaut John McFall hopes to see an ISS astronaut with a disability fly by 2030 (exclusive, video)
SPACE.com - 18 Aug 2024 16:00
John McFall, a reserve U.K. para-astronaut with the European Space Agency, recently participated in a feasibility study for ISS astronauts with disabilities. He told Space.com what's coming next.
Google Pixel 8a review
SPACE.com - 18 Aug 2024 14:33
Generative AI features might be the Pixel 8a's standout selling point, but its software support and camera technology are fantastic, given the price.
First RFA launch in a "matter of weeks"
Space News - 18 Aug 2024 05:07
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is "a matter of weeks" away from attempting its first orbital launch, according to the chief executive of its corporate parent. The post First RFA launch in a "matter of weeks" appeared firs...