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Many signs point to a possible catch attempt on the fifth flight of Starship. Elon Musk did post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that he thought there should be a catch attempt on Flight 5. A new communications license from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has language that states […]

Imagine being an astronaut on a long-haul flight to Mars, and suddenly, components on your spacesuit break down. With Mars being approximately 140 million miles from Earth, getting replacement parts or a new suit is simply not an option. However, Pablo de Leon, chair of the Department of Space Studies at the University of North […]

The GOES-U satellite, the final in its series, embarked on a critical mission to imropve weather forecasting capabilities and track climate changes across the globe. Launched aboard SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket, this sophisticated satellite will join the network of advanced meteorological instruments orbiting the Earth, providing invaluable data to meteorologists and climate scientists worldwide. […]

Sunspots are temporary regions of intense magnetic disturbance on the Sun’s surface, where the energy from below is blocked by magnetic forces. This causes the area to cool down slightly compared to the surrounding surface, creating the dark sunspots visible to observers. When looking at a sunspot, you will notice two distinct parts: a nearly […]

Ariane 6’s inaugural flight marks a monumental leap forward in Europe’s space endeavors. This highly anticipated mission carries immense significance as it ushers in a new era of launch capabilities. Prepare to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of Europe’s next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle soaring into the skies, propelling payloads into orbit with unparalleled precision and power. […]

Falcon Heavy took off from LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 5:26 PM EDT (21:26 UTC) on June 25, carrying the GOES-U satellite. The two-hour launch window opened at 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC), but liftoff occurred ten minutes later as the weather conditions improved to 70% favorable. GOES-U will be placed into a […]

The Martian polar ice caps are composed of layers of water ice and frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice). These layers can exhibit minor variations in composition and thickness, which play an important role in the radar interference phenomenon observed by planetary scientists. Researchers at Cornell University have conducted extensive simulations to model the layering scenarios […]

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a nearby galactic neighbor located about 159,000 light-years from our Milky Way, harbors an astonishing collection of approximately 60 globular clusters. Among these celestial treasures, NGC 2210 stands out as a captivating example, shining brightly in the night sky at magnitude +11 in the Southern Hemisphere constellation of Doradus. Captured […]

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are revolutionizing global connectivity, bridging the digital divide and bringing high-speed internet access to even the most remote corners of the world. With each successful launch, the company expands its constellation, inching closer to its ambitious goal of providing seamless internet coverage to millions of underserved individuals. The recent deployment of 22 […]

The cosmic tapestry woven by the vast expanse of the universe occasionally presents us with breathtaking coincidences that challenge our perceptions of reality. One such remarkable sight is the striking line of galaxies that appears to be aligned behind the interacting system known as Arp-Madore 2105-332. At first glance, this celestial arrangement might seem like […]