A lightning strike occurred against the Long March-3B rocket during its ascent this week. The event took place immediately following liftoff from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Despite the dramatic visual impact, the mission achieved its primary objective of placing the satellite into a successful orbital trajectory. Mission control confirmed...
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recently obtained data revealing intriguing insights into the depths beneath the surface of Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io. The observations suggest that these subsurface findings have the potential to fundamentally alter our...
NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday they recently agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The annex to a reimbursable...
A dramatic event occurred on Tuesday when lightning impacted the Long March-3B rocket as it ascended into space. The strike occurred immediately following the rocket’s initial lift off, marking a significant moment in the mission's timeline. Despite the...
Vega, Deneb, and Altair form the Summer Triangle, a prominent asterism visible in the northern hemisphere during the summer months. These three bright stars serve as an excellent starting point for learning about constellations and celestial navigation....
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Plato spacecraft has successfully finished all required critical testing procedures. These tests were conducted in preparation for the upcoming launch and subsequent deployment into space. Specifically, the team at ESRIN...
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4654. This distant galaxy resides approximately 72 million light-years from Earth within the Virgo constellation. Observations reveal that NGC 4654 exhibits a pronounced...
Tune in today, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. ET for a LIVE This Week In Space taping to mark the 50th anniversary of the Viking landings on Mars.
Astronomers utilizing NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have identified a rare “helium nova” event occurring within the Milky Way galaxy. This specific helium nova is actively launching high-speed cosmic projectiles throughout the galactic expanse. These...
Utah’s new solar power and battery storage facility is among the largest in the region.
Sol 4954 to 4960 marked a period of focused activity for NASA’s Curiosity rover, primarily driven by the efforts of its engineering team. Lucy Thompson, as Senior Research Scientist at the University of New Brunswick, serves as an APXS uplink lead and...
NASA’s SunRISE mission is undergoing a significant change in its planned trajectory, shifting away from the previously designated ULA Vulcan Centaur rocket. The decision was made to utilize a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket instead for the critical orbital...
Recent research indicates that scientists now believe the Sun possesses approximately 1.4 grams of silver, representing an increase in previously estimated quantities. This discovery stems from observations made by the Parker Solar Probe during its close...
NASA has expanded the availability of its programming through a new partnership with Amazon Fire TV Channels. The announcement, made on Thursday, confirmed that NASA+ will now be accessible to Fire TV users across the United States. Customers utilizing...
During an approach to LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday, a Delta Air Lines pilot received a concerning alert regarding a possible ‘rocket launcher’ in close proximity. The incident occurred as the aircraft was descending into the airport and prompted immediate...
Canon’s newest EOS R6 III offers significant advancements over its predecessor, the EOS R6 II, primarily through an increased sensor resolution of 8 megapixels. This upgrade is coupled with the inclusion of a CFexpress card slot, providing expanded storage...
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has provided critical insights into Martian auroras, revealing a surprising parallel with their counterparts on Earth. Scientists utilizing data from the MAVEN mission discovered that specific auroral events on Mars operate through...
WestJet has announced the cancellation of twenty-seven flight routes servicing destinations within the United States. These route reductions primarily impact flights originating from Calgary International Airport (YYC), a key hub for the airline’s...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled its new Ellyon airborne jamming system on July 20th, presenting it as an “all-in-one” special mission capability. The system is designed for integration with several large business jet platforms, including the...
Retired NASA astronauts are embarking on a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging voter turnout among younger generations. The initiative, spearheaded by former astronauts, recognizes the critical importance of civic engagement in addressing current...
NASA astronaut Chris Williams concluded an eight-month mission on the International Space Station as he prepares for a return to Earth. Throughout this initial orbital excursion, Williams actively participated in vital scientific investigations focused on...
On May 15, 2026, teams at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility successfully moved the 130-foot-long Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank from its production cell to a dedicated test facility. This relocation occurred within the expansive 829-acre site located in...
On July 23, 2026, the National Iranian Space Agency’s Radar Satellite (NISAR) captured an unusual image resembling a hummingbird within its Antarctic data. The object identified as a hummingbird was determined to be a mountain peak located on the...
On July 23, 2026, a Russian military aircraft crashed within the Moscow region, triggering immediate online discussion and speculation regarding the incident. Initial reports confirmed that the downed aircraft was a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet....
Aeralis ceased trading on May 15th following a failure to meet its requirements. The modular aircraft developer nearly secured a rescue from significant investment by Barzan, according to newly published documents. Administrators revealed that the firm had...
NASA’s longstanding focus on the Moon’s South Pole as a destination for the Artemis program stems primarily from the potential presence of water ice, considered crucial for establishing a sustainable lunar base. However, Victor Glover, the pilot of the...
The LAX People Mover project continues to face significant setbacks, with opening dates repeatedly pushed back. Originally slated for a March 2023 launch, the system's anticipated completion is currently set for October 2026. The delay stems from complex...