Starliner awaiting launchBoeingBoeing canceled its attempt to send two astronauts into orbit. Technical issues with the oxygen release valve of the Centaur second stage of the Atlas V rocket led to the halt of the Starliner spacecraft's launch at 8:33 pm EDT.The launch of Starliner, initially scheduled for 10:34:14 pm EDT, was aborted after...
JWST captured a near-infrared image of the boundary of the Horsehead Nebula. (Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, K. Misselt/University of Arizona, and A. Abergel/IAS/University Paris-Saclay/CNRS)A fresh perspective has just unveiled a renowned feature in our planet's sky.Mid- and near-infrared investigations conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed never-before-seen characteristics in the Horsehead Nebula...
In recent years, space launches, even crewed ones, have become quite frequent, receiving limited attention unless they mark a significant milestone. However, with Monday's Starliner mission, there's a notable surge in interest for valid reasons.As the spacecraft endeavors to depart from the launch pad, it bears considerable responsibility, not only for the safety of...
The lunar crater Giordano Bruno, captured here by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, is home sweet home for a small near-Earth asteroid, according to a new studyNASA/Goddard/Arizona State UniversityScientists have long been able to trace many asteroids back to their parent bodies, whether planets or moons. However, they now assert for the first time that...
The Electron rocket lifting offRocket LabDespite being the size of a toaster, NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can deploy an ultra-thin plastic sail in approximately 25 minutes, covering an area of 860 ft² (80 m²) with a boom extending from the size of a hand to 23 ft (7 m) in...
An illustration of a full moon in the night sky.The decision is in, then. After all, the Moon is not composed of green cheese.According to a detailed analysis released in May 2023, the Moon's inner core is a solid ball with a density akin to iron. Resolving this long-running controversy – is it solid...
Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of a total solar eclipse requires careful planning and the right equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of using a star tracker to enhance your solar eclipse photography experience.Why Use a Star Tracker?A star tracker, also known as a solar tracker in this context, offers significant...
Archival Chandra image of ACT-CL J0329. Credit: Sikhosana et al., 2024.A global team of astronomers conducted radio observations of the large galaxy cluster ACT-CL J0329.2-2330, uncovering a new radio halo within the cluster. The discovery was detailed in a research paper published on April 5 on the pre-print server arXiv.In fact, radio halos are...
Musk envisions the first colonies to be set up on Mars within 20 years, which will grow into a city of a million people who are there for lifeSpaceXElon Musk reiterated his dedication to Mars colonization during a presentation at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. He discussed the progress of the company's...
Credit: DepositphotosWhen an uncommon total solar eclipse passes over North America next Monday, scientists will have the opportunity to collect invaluable information ranging from the Sun's atmosphere to peculiar animal behaviors, and even potential impacts on humans.During the Sun's near-peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle, an awe-inspiring sight awaits: the corona will illuminate...
