Space
After NASA Mistake, Voyager 2 Communications Return
November 16, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A command sent by mistake temporarily ceased communications between NASA and the 1970’s-era space probe Voyager 2. An “interstellar shout” was sent in hopes it would reach the spacecraft and command it to reorient itself. Luckily the command was successful and NASA has reestablished communications.
Rare Two-Faced Star Discovered
November 14, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Caltech scientists have spotted a rare, two-faced star that is cooling off after once being as big as our sun.
Mars Orbiter Captures Earth From 186 Million Miles Away
November 14, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
New images from the Mars Express orbiter show the view of Earth and our moon from Mars.
Mars Curiosity Rover Discovers Metal Meteorite On The Red Planet
November 12, 2023, 5:40 pm EST
White exploring the red planet, the Mars Curiosity rover discovered a metal meteorite on the surface made of nickel and iron.
Mars’ Moon Phobos Nearing Death Crash, How Long Left?
November 11, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
NASA scientists say this moon circling Mars is getting closer at a rate of about six feet every hundred years. So, how long until it slams into the martian surface?
Surprise Asteroid Flies By Earth
November 11, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
An asteroid the size of a skyscraper came surprisingly close to Earth this month. Because the asteroid came from the direction of the sun, telescopes didn’t see it until two days later.
Euclid Launches Carrying Tools To Measure Dark Energy
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Dark energy and dark matter is the term used to define mysterious influences in the universe that are neither light nor atoms. Findings may explain the accelerating expansion of the universe and could prompt scientists to rethink what they know about gravity.
Metal Asteroid Could Be Worth $10,000 Quadrillion
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
NASA is finalizing plans to fly to a mysterious metal asteroid 1.5 billion miles from Earth. The asteroid, named Psyche, is believed to be made mostly of iron and nickel. The lead researcher on the project estimated that it could be worth $10,000 quadrillion.
NASA's Webb Telescope Reveals Some Of Saturn’s Secrets
November 9, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
On its mission through space, the NASA James Webb Space Telescope captured some intriguing images of a familiar planet, Saturn. NASA Scientists have never seen images of Saturn observed at this wavelength. New images, not shown to the public, may even reveal previously unknown moons.
Crew Of 4 Locked Into ‘Mars’ Habitat For A Year
November 9, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
A crew of four NASA volunteers will live and work inside a Mars-like habitat simulation experiment until July 7, 2024.
