View larger. | This is an artist’s concept (not to scale) of the fast radio splash FRB 20220610A. It is the most afar fast radio splash astronomers have discovered so
Space
View larger. | Stars within 12 light-years of our sun. The lines on the grid are 4 light-years apart. Imaginary stalks from the plane to the stars show how far
During the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, astronaut Harrison Schmitt placid waddle samples from the moon. New wringer of the crystals inside these lunar samples shows that the moon
Simulated flyover view of Mars. This is a region of upturned terrain tabbed Hydraotes Chaos. Researchers found an warmed-over mud lake in this region, which you can see whence virtually
This image of Jupiter’s undercurrent from the Webb telescope – and its NIRCam camera – shows details in infrared light. In this image, splendor indicates upper altitude. Auroras towards in
NASA’s GREAT OBSERVATORIES
Astronomy and cosmology have advanced immeasurably due to five magnificent NASA space telescopes. NASA uses the term “Great Observatories” to refer specifically to four space telescopes named
Andromeda
Looking out into the cosmos, we see beautiful galaxies-giant assembles of stars like our sun. The image of Andromeda, our largest neighboring galaxy. Andromeda is a classic Spiral galaxy and
HELSINKI — Chinese astronauts Nie Haisheng and Liu Boming embarked on a second Shenzhou-12 spacewalk late Thursday to carry out work on a space station robotic arm.
Shenzhou-12 mission commander Nie
Of 24 companies that competed at the Space Force Pitch Day, 19 were selected for SBIR Phase 2 awards
WASHINGTON — At a virtual pitch event Aug. 19, the U.S.
TAMPA, Fla. — Competing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) companies are joining forces to accelerate efforts to back up global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
The Open PNT Industry Alliance (OPIA) was
STARCOM is the third and final field command being stood up by the Space Force
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force on Aug. 23 will establish the Space Training and Readiness
SpaceNews correspondent Leonard David talks with space environmentalist Moriba Jah
Earth is encircled by derelict spacecraft, the remains of exploded rocket stages, and myriad bits of orbiting debris — from tiny
WASHINGTON — The ousted director of New Mexico’s Spaceport America repeatedly violated state law and policies while running the commercial launch site in a “dysfunctional” manner, according to a report
HELSINKI — Japan has a new data relay satellite headed for geostationary orbit following successful launch of JDRS-1 on a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H-IIA rocket Sunday.
The H-IIA rocket No. 43
SAN FRANCISCO – With four satellites scheduled to launch in 2021, Tokyo-based Axelspace Corp. is moving toward its goal of capturing daily, global Earth imagery.
“The additional satellites will help us
HELSINKI — The first launches of the new Japanese H3 launch vehicle are being delayed by issues with two components of the rocket’s main engine, the country’s space agency confirms.
The
WASHINGTON — SpaceX set a new milestone in Falcon 9 reuse with the latest Starlink satellite launch Nov. 24 as the company seeks permission to deploy Starlink satellites into a
WASHINGTON — As SpaceX prepares for the first high-altitude test flight of its Starship reusable launch vehicle, the Federal Aviation Administration is starting a new environmental review required for the
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab says its attempt to recover the first stage from its latest Electron launch was a “complete success,” but that the company still has work to do
WASHINGTON — Despite a lull in orbital launch activity at Vandenberg Air Force Base, officials with the U.S. Space Force foresee a “very promising future” for both commercial and government
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched Nov. 21 the latest in a series of satellites developed by the United States and Europe to track rising sea levels.
The Falcon
VALLETTA, Malta — The head of Italian rocket manufacturer Avio assured customers Nov. 19 that the company was working hard to return Vega to service following the rocket’s second failure
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket Nov. 19, placing nearly 30 smallsats in orbit while making its first attempt to recover the rocket’s first stage.
The Electron lifted off
WASHINGTON — A Senate committee approved a bill Nov. 18 that gives the Commerce Department authority for civil space traffic management (STM), but it still faces significant obstacles to win