Two years ago, a NASA spacecraft crashed into a small asteroid millions of miles from Earth to test a technology that could one day prove useful in deflecting an object off a collision course with Earth. The European Space Agency returned to the crash site on Monday and began a follow-up mission to assess the…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for the Falcon 9 rocket to launch the European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission, but it remains grounded for other missions for the time being. On October 6, the FAA issued a statement confirming the authorization of the Falcon 9’s return to flight, specifically for the Hera…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has once again taken command of the International Space Station (ISS), marking her second tenure as the leader of the orbiting laboratory. Williams, known for her vast experience in space missions, first held the command position during Expedition 33 back in 2012. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been…
NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) is now accepting proposals for a fresh round of CubeSat missions. CubeSats, small spacecraft that offer a cost-effective means for various organizations to access space, are at the center of this initiative. This opportunity is particularly geared toward U.S. educational institutions, non-profits, and informal educational institutions, with a special emphasis…
A discovery of a 500-million-year-old spiny slug has provided insights into the origins of animals like oysters and octopuses. Researchers, including those from the University of Oxford, have identified a new species of mollusc named Shishania aculeata. This fossil indicates that the earliest molluscs were flat, shell-less slugs with spiny armor for protection. The fossils,…
SpaceX has added another mission to its already crowded launch list. Elon Musk’s company has received a contract to launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite JPSS-4. If all goes according to plan, JPSS-4 is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in 2027. The…
They say the stars hold our untold stories and keep us safe in their shining light. But have you ever wondered what would happen if these stars decided to take a flight?Get ready for the most anticipated Perseid meteor shower of the year. Countdown for Perseids meteor shower The most anticipated celestial event of the…
SpaceX plans to use a powerful, enhanced capsule to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) once its operational life concludes. On Wednesday, NASA and Elon Musk’s company outlined their strategy to incinerate the station on reentry, with the remnants ideally falling into the ocean around early 2031, marking 32 years of service. Other options, such…
Celebrating the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope’s operations on Friday (July 12), NASA unveiled a stunning new cosmic image capturing the merger of two galaxies. Launched on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy with its breathtaking images that aid researchers in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), renowned for its stunning photographs of the cosmos, frequently shares images that captivate the general public and space enthusiasts alike. NASA’s social media platforms are brimming with mesmerizing photographs and informative videos, offering a glimpse into the marvels of Earth and space. NASA recently unveiled a new image…