Space
Shakespeare Portrait Sent To Space To Honor 400th Anniversary
November 22, 2023, 10:36 am EST
A portrait of Shakespeare was sent to the edge of space as part of a filmmaking project to honor the bard’s first major folio of plays, published 400 years ago in 1623.
Northern Lights Sky Brightened By NASA Rocket Launch
November 22, 2023, 10:32 am EST
This is a spectacular side-by-side scene, the natural wonder of the northern lights superimposed by the bright flash of a NASA rocket. Scientists launched the rocket in hopes of better understanding some of the effects of auroras on the Earth’s atmosphere.
Solar ‘Jets’ May Be Mysterious Source Of Sun’s Wind
November 18, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
For decades scientists have wondered where the sun’s solar wind is coming from. The energetic flumes escape through coronal holes, but now scientists may have figured out what “launches” them out.
NASA Instrument Releases First Air Quality Maps
November 16, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
NASA’s TEMPO instrument is the first space-based instrument to continuously monitor North America’s air quality down to just a few square miles. The first maps from this instrument are out now.
Study: Saturn’s Megastorms Can Last Over 100 Years
November 16, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Saturn’s megastorms can last over a century, scientists found in a recent study.
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?
