Space
NASA Webb Telescope Spots ‘Penguin And Egg’ Galaxies
November 10, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
New images of two far-off galaxies were released to mark the two-year anniversary of NASA’s James Webb Telescope. The ‘Penguin and the Egg’ were discovered 326-million light years above Earth. Take a minute to soak it all in.
Crew ‘Returns’ To Earth: Year Locked Away In Mars Simulator
November 10, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
After 378 days spent in an experimental Mars “analog” habitat, these four volunteers have metaphorically returned to Earth. The experiment is one of at least three that will help NASA scientists better understand the complexities of space travel and putting humans on other planets.
New Plan To Build Structures On The Moon Involves … LEGOs
November 1, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Experts want to turn moon dust into LEGO-like bricks to help build shelters in space, and you can see what they look like in person.
What’s The Temperature On Other Planets?
November 1, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Temperatures on planets are influenced by a number of factors, including distance from the sun, and their atmosphere. When it comes to our corner of the galaxy, here’s a list of who’s hot and who’s not, and how Earth stacks up.
NASA Makes Plans To Pull ISS Out Of Orbit
October 27, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
The International Space Station isn’t dead yet but NASA is already making plans for pulling the massive structure out of Earth’s orbit.
Don’t Miss: Orionids Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
October 22, 2024, 8:34 am EDT
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend into Monday. Here’s what to know for the best view.
The Brightest Supermoon of the Year Is Coming This Week
October 18, 2024, 5:41 am EDT
The brightest supermoon of 2024 takes place on Thursday and we’ve got the best time to watch it, and when the last supermoon of the year will take place.
SpaceX Launches New GOES Weather Satellite From Florida
October 17, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
NOAA’s latest GOES satellite can capture images of any weather on Earth as frequently as every 30 seconds. It launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Watch The Birth Of A Massive Black Hole
October 15, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
In 2019 a galaxy suddenly began glowing. Scientists observed the strange event in real time and now think they have an explanation. Check out these telescope images, animations and artist’s interpretations from the European Southern Observatory for a rare view at this cosmic chaos.
SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Dazzling Display In The Sky
October 15, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
SpaceX successfully launched a new batch of its Starlink internet satellites on Tuesday evening and some on the ground were treated to a brilliant light show known as the twilight effect. Watch this video to see it for yourself.
