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Florida's Space Coast Offers an Array of Festive Fall Activities for the Whole Family
The Maryville Daily Times | 2021-11-03, 13:13
COCOA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Coast is best known for being the only beach that doubles as a launch pad, but there's so much more than space and sand to be discovered. This Fall, experience rocket launches, natural wonders, local history
A Dragon awaits
Video: 00:02:58 A timelapse of Launchpad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, where the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endurance sits atop a Falcon 9
Best of Alpha mission timelapse
Video: 00:04:35 A collection of the best timelapse videos made during ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s second mission to the International Space Station, “Alpha” in 2021. The camera
A mission to explore the methane lakes on Titan
Titan has become a center of increasing attention as of late. Discoveries from Cassini have only increased interest in the solar system's second-largest moon. Liquid on its surface has already prompted one upcoming mission—the Dragonfly drone NASA plans to
The road to launch and beyond for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
Now that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has safely arrived at its launch site in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, technical teams have begun making progress on the final checklist of preparations before liftoff later this year.
Solar flare headed for Earth tomorrow could trigger Northern Lights show
AN INCOMING solar flare could spark appearances of the Northern Lights across the globe this week. The massive volley of space radiation was ejected from our closest star on November 2 and is
A Galactic Murder Mystery In The Heart Of The Virgo Cluster Has Been Solved
Astronomers refer to galaxies that have ceased forming new stars as dead, even if their existing stars still produce plenty of light. Now the cause of a mass galactic die-off in the heart of the Virgo Cluster, the nearest really large concentration of galaxies
ESA and GHGSat support new International Methane Emissions Observatory
In the first 20 years of reaching the atmosphere, methane has more than 80 times the warming power of
The United Nations Could Finally Create New Rules for Space
The proposal to create a process for preventing military confrontations and misunderstandings in orbit would be the first major step in more than 40 years. ...
Honda test-fires prototype engine for reusable rocket
Honda began working on the rocket in late 2019 and already has some serious hardware to show for it — a brand-new engine. ...
SpaceX's Starlink is planning to roll out 200,000 user terminals in India, as Elon Musk's ...
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter Starlink's plans to expand into India. Hannibal Hanschke Pool / Getty Images Elon Musk's SpaceX said it wants to deploy 200,000 Starlink user terminals in India by December 2022. Starlink's director in India said
To the moon: Huobi wants to send someone to space for its 8th birthday
Huobi will celebrate another year around the sun by sending a lucky user to space. ...
An asteroid barely missed Earth last week, and no one knew it was coming
Asteroid 2021 UA1, a space rock about the size of a refrigerator, made a surprise appearance when it recently flew past Earth. ...
Tourists a (major) problem at Mars analog site
Making a Red Planet simulation as realistic as possible is key to The Mars Society's research. Crews can accomplish this, but not with constant outside interference. ...
There are roses in Mission Control! One family's NASA tradition continues with SpaceX after 30 years
For more than 30 years, one Texas family has shown their support for NASA mission control with a simple gesture: sending flowers. ...
Weird cosmic object keeps exploding over and over again, and scientists don't know why
Researchers have watched a mysterious fast radio burst shoot out energy far more times than they thought was possible. ...
Space solar power's time may finally be coming
The idea of harvesting solar energy via power-beaming satellites has long intrigued researchers — and recent advances may help make it a reality relatively soon. ...
BICEP3 tightens the bounds on cosmic inflation
Physicists looking for signs of primordial gravitational waves by sifting through the earliest light in the cosmos – the cosmic microwave background (CMB) – have reported their findings: still nothing. But far from being a dud, the latest results from the
Researchers observe energy exchange of black hole consuming a star
Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, examined the source of a neutrino near a black hole that had swallowed a star. Data from the research indicated that while the energy output was
Meltwater runoff from Greenland becoming more erratic
As world leaders and decision-makers join forces at COP26 to accelerate
Fiat-to-Crypto Payment Firm Wyre Reveals All-in-One NFT Marketplace Service
On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based fiat-to-crypto and payment infrastructure company, Wyre, announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) market tool that gives developers the ability to create NFT marketplaces in less than 24 hours. Wyre Claims Devs Can
NASA's Hubble 'Wobbles' Again, Telescope Goes 'Dark' in Space After October Repair
On the morning of Oct
The Road to Launch and Beyond for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Now that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has safely arrived at its launch site in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, technical teams have begun making progress on the final checklist of preparations before liftoff later this year.
PH, UAE take a step closer in forming space technology pact
The Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are taking “another step closer” in establishing cooperation that will make use of space technology in various purposes such as food security and disaster mitigations. ‘SPACE MEET’–
Astronauts Harvest First Chilli Peppers on International Space Station
NASA's International Space Station (ISS) saw its first harvest of crops on October 29. The agency shared a photo on Twitter and mentioned that the station's first harvest was chilli peppers. This... ...
What is SafeMoon Space | The next big DeFi — $SMSP Token
SafeMoon Space is Crypto with Confidence Audited, Decentralized, Fair & Support sustainable communities everywhere. $SMSP is an ERC-20 and BEP-20 token to be launched on Uniswap and Pancakeswap on November 20th. There are still HUGE incentives to get started
Gravitational 'kick' may explain the strange shape at the center of Andromeda
Boulder CO (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 When two galaxies collide, the
UK and France reach new agreement on climate change mission
London, UK (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 The UK Space Agency has provided new
Supporting life beyond earth could be possible - thanks to graphene innovation
Manchester UK (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 Advanced manufacturing experts from
An artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment
Columbia MO (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 Move over, Hollywood - science
Leicester researchers analyse consequences of China space weapon test
Leicester UK (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 University of Leicester experts in
Vast patches of glassy rock in Chilean desert likely created by ancient exploding comet
Providence RI (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 Around 12,000 years ago, something
NASA prepares to fuel James Webb telescope for Dec. 18 launch
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 2, 2021 NASA is in the final stages of
Rocky Exoplanets Are Even Stranger Than We Thought
Kamuela HI (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 Astronomers have discovered thousands
Simulations in 3D improve understanding of energetic-particle radiation and help protect space assets
Los Alamos NM (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 A team of researchers used 3D
Late bombardment of the Moon revealed
Munster, Germany (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 The lunar surface is covered by
Key role of the reactor surface in Miller's experiment on the molecular origin of life
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 A team of researchers from the CSIC
Earth's orbit affects millennial climate variability
Beijing, China (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 Abundant geological evidence
AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate holds first Space Cyber Summit
Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Nov 03, 2021 The Air Force Research
ISS astronaut shares stunning time-lapse of mission highlights
Thomas Pesquet is getting ready to depart the International Space Station after a six-month stay. The French astronaut has been super busy during his time aboard the orbiting outpost 25o miles above Earth, conducting several spacewalks, working on science
Check out NASA’s top skywatching tips for November
NASA has just shared its top tips for spotting fun stuff in the sky in the coming weeks. Highlights include the moon “gliding” past three planets, a partial lunar eclipse, and the return of the winter stars. Moon maneuvers First up, from November 6
Director Appointment/Resignation (Kleos Space SA)
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Could our Universe be Someone’s Chemistry Project?
It is a pivotal time for astrophysicists, cosmologists, and philosophers alike. In the coming years, next-generation space and ground-based telescopes will come online that will use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to probe the deepest depths of
CNN FILMS TAKES THE HUNT FOR PLANET B TO TV AHEAD OF NASA SPACE MISSION (CNN - Cable News Network Inc)
) November 2nd, 2021 CNN FILMS TAKES THE HUNT FOR PLANET B TO TV AHEAD OF NASA SPACE MISSION The Documentary Directed by Academy Award Nominee Nathaniel Kahn Will Premiere for Television on Saturday, Nov. 20 on CNN CNN Films has acquired domestic rights to The
Watch the first trailer for 'The Book Of Boba Fett' spin-off 'Star Wars' series on ...
The first trailer for the standalone spin-off series "The Book of Boba Fett" has arrived and it gives us a lot of reasons to be excited. ...
The Hubble Space Telescope has been offline for more than a week, and NASA isn't ...
Astronauts have visited the Hubble Space Telescope for repairs and maintenance on five occasions. NASA NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gone offline for the second time this year. Hubble's science instruments were registering errors after losing critical
Astronauts Grew Green Chile On The Space Station And Made Themselves Space Tacos
Outer space just got a little more delicious. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had the pleasure of dining on space tacos last weekend: tacos topped with green chile that was actually grown in space. As part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-04
James Webb Space Telescope, Set To Launch In December, Has Multiple Maryland Connections
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore will serve as the mission operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope. The infrared telescope is set to launch Dec. 18 from French Guiana. “I won’t breathe a sigh of relief until
(Video) Gnabry scores lovely back-heeled finish for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry scored a cheeky back heel to put Bayern two goals to the good against Benfica. Gnabry’s goal came after a lovely sequence of play involving Joshua Kimmich and Robert Lewandowski, where Kimmich played
Video: Manchester United fall behind to Atalanta in David de Gea blunder as Josip Ilicic ...
Manchester United have found themselves trailing to Atalanta once again, after a sloppy defensive showing led to Josip Ilicic netting in the 11th minute of the Champions League tie. A deflection knocked the ball into the path of Duvan Zapata to start the move,
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo bags equaliser for Man United right before halftime after Bruno Fernandes backheel ...
In the first minute of stoppage time during the first-half of Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Atalanta, Cristiano Ronaldo ensured that the Red Devils headed into the break all square. After some brilliant dribbling from Paul Pogba on
'We'll see if we can do it as well as Matt Damon did': How astronauts ...
Within the next five years, astronauts will be growing vegetables in space with technology developed by Australian scientists. ...
Hilaria Baldwin Pleads With Paparazzi to Give Her Family Space: ‘This Is Dangerous’
Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, is asking the media to give her family space. On Tuesday, the blogger posted a plea to the paparazzi that have been following her and her family since the “Rust” tragedy almost two weeks ago. She made the request on
Samuel Adams brews 'Space Craft' beer with Inspiration4-flown hops
Samuel Adams is ready to toast the first "all-civilian" orbital spaceflight with a beer made with hops flown on the mission. The brewery has announced "Space Craft," its Inspiration4-inspired release. ...
NASA to Provide Coverage of Human Spaceflight Health Symposium (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) spaceflight_4_everyone_cover_0.png Credits: NASA NASA will provide live coverage of its Spaceflight for Everybody virtual symposium, an event aimed at communicating the current state of NASA spaceflight health knowledge. The symposium takes place Monday,
Lego's Star Wars The Bad Batch shuttle set is $20 off at Best Buy right now
This Lego Star Wars Bad Batch Attack Shuttle set also comes with buildable speeders. ...
Space Foundation helping high school students learn how to start space businesses
Colorado Springs Gazette | 2021-11-02, 20:54
The Space Foundation has launched a program to teach high school students in four local school districts how to start space-related businesses. ...
Nearby alien planets could be far more varied and unlike Earth than we realised, scientists say
Nearby exoplanets might be far more varied, and unlike Earth, than we had previously realised, according to scientists. Some exoplanets might look markedly unlike
CUBE Price Prediction: Somnium Space Cubes Token Skyrockets 74% To Hit New All-Time Highs Above $22.90
CUBE price has joined the current rally of NFT cryptos in the metaverse rising a massive 74% to hit a new record high above $22. It is an interesting time for the cryptocurrency market as different assets discover new record highs. Led by the market leader, ,
What to do on the Space Coast Nov. 12-14: '80s prom, concerts at King Center, ...
What's happening on the Space Coast the weekend of Nov. 12-14: Free kids' fishing clinic, lots of concerts at the King Center, '80s prom in Cocoa ...
Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life?
For decades, various physicists have theorized that even the slightest changes in the fundamental laws of nature would make it impossible for life to exist. This idea, also known as the “Fine-Tuned Universe” argument, suggests that the occurrence
Astronauts have a taco taste test using first chile peppers grown in space
The Citizens | 2021-11-02, 20:05
It's the space taco party of your dreams. The International Space Station hosted a taco bash for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chile peppers grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste test the peppers after
The latest space race is all about improving Internet access. Here's what you should know.
The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 2021-11-02, 20:00
The latest space race is all about improving Internet access. Here's what you should know. ...
Crew Juggles Research and Upkeep as Astronaut Departure Nears (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) Space experiments filled the Expedition 66 crew's day on Tuesday with a variety of physics research and science hardware maintenance on the schedule. Four astronauts on the International Space Station are also continuing to pack up as they prepare for a
NASA study: Climate change impact on world's crops expected within next decade
Climate change may impact the production of corn (maize) and wheat as early as 2030, according to NASA researchers. ...
Astronauts ate space tacos on the ISS with green chiles they grew onboard
Even though it wasn't Taco Tuesday, last Friday the astronauts orbiting Earth in the
Bizarre comet is dubbed a 'giant space volcano' because it keeps repeatedly erupting with so-called ...
An unusual comet dubbed a 'giant space volcano' has blown its top, sending so-called 'cryomagma' hurtling into outer space, according to astronomers. Known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, it is one of the most bizarre objects in the solar system and orbits the
NASA to Hold Double Asteroid Redirection Test Launch Preview Briefing (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) dart_header.jpg Illustration of NASA's DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agency's (ASI) LICIACube prior to impact at the Didymos binary system. Credits: NASA/Johns Hopkins, APL/Steve Gribben NASA will hold a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday,
Unexpected Turbulence for the S-MODE Airborne Instruments (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) By Dragana Perkovic-Martin, Principal Investigator for DopplerScatt at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory // SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA // 10/25/2021 The first message I read this morning is that Ernesto, one of the deputy Principal Investigators on the S-MODE
Capturing the cosmos: How to be an astrophotographer
Astrophotography takes loads of practice and plenty of patience. But the results can be truly spectacular. RELATED TOPICS: ASTROIMAGING Most novice astro-photographers have a defining moment, when they find themselves staring in disbelief at what they just
The Air & Space Brief: China’s hypersonic did ‘circle the globe’; Female fighter pilots make ...
An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot receives fuel from with a KC-135 Stratotanker while in flight over Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2021. ...
Researchers analyze consequences of China space weapon test
University of Leicester experts in the military uses of outer space have urged further international dialog and 'cool heads' following flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system. Reports of China testing a new orbital launch vehicle, known as
A small telescope past Saturn could solve some mysteries of the universe better than giant ...
Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. But imagine a telescope far away in the outer solar system, 10 or even 100 times farther from the sun than Earth. The ability to look back at our solar system or
Moons are Planets too
What makes a planet a planet? The answer turns out to be rather contentious. The official definition of a planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is that a planet must satisfy three conditions: It must orbit the Sun.It must be in
Astronauts aboard ISS cook up tacos with peppers grown in space
The term "astronaut food" often conjures up images of Tang drink mix and dehydrated ice cream. But the astronaut food cooked up by Megan McArthur on Friday went above and beyond. McArthur, a NASA astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station,
Mysterious “Superbubble” Hollows Out Nebula in New Hubble Image
N44 is a complex nebula filled with glowing hydrogen gas, dark lanes of dust, massive stars, and many populations of stars of different ages. One of its most distinctive features, however, is the dark, starry gap called a “superbubble,” visible in this Hubble
NASA still working to figure out why Hubble's science instruments went dark
NASA is still working to understand a glitch that took instruments on a venerable space observatory out of commission. ...
LowePro Photosport Outdoor backpack 24L review
An adventure-orientated outdoor backpack, the LowePro Photosport 24L could be the perfect companion for astrophotography trips into the backcountry ...
Astronomers confirm the Large Magellanic Cloud is a galactic cannibal
Galaxies grow by merging with and absorbing others. Now, researchers have spotted evidence of one such merger in the Milky Way's largest satellite. RELATED TOPICS: GALAXIES Galaxies grow by attracting and absorbing smaller galaxies, beefing up their mass along
Ingenuity Back in Action on Mars on its 14th Flight
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took a short hop flight on October 24, giving the mission team both a sigh of relief and an anticipatory look to future flights. This 14th flight of Ingenuity’s mission was a short 23-second hover, with a peak altitude of 16 feet
NASA astronauts harvest green chile on the ISS, make space tacos
NASA astronauts harvest green chile on the ISS, make space tacos ...
Illegal Camp Sweeps and Limited Shelter Space: East Multnomah County Grapples With a Growing Homelessness Crisis
by Alex Zielinski A sign marks a path frequented by people living at Sandy River Delta park in northeast Multnomah County. MATHIEU LEWIS-ROLLAND On a Saturday in late September, several dozen individuals enthusiastically gathered with trash bags, gloves, and
The Road to Launch and Beyond for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Goddard Space Flight Center)
) Now that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has safely arrived at its launch site in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, technical teams have begun making progress on the final checklist of preparations before liftoff later this year.
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY'S OWN SHARES (Space Hellas SA)
) Agia Paraskevi November 2nd, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY'S OWN SHARES Space Hellas S.A. hereby announces - in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the
NASA still has no idea what is wrong with the Hubble Space Telescope almost 10 ...
NASA said on Monday that it is still unsure what is wrong with the Hubble Space Telescope, nearly 10 days after it stopped working for the second time this year. The U.S. space agency 'is continuing to investigate why the instruments in the Hubble Space
Statespace Acquires ProGuides
The Marshall News Messenger | 2021-11-02, 16:24
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 2, 2021-- , developer of neuroscience-based performance training solutions, including , the first-person shooter (FPS) aim trainer of choice for more than 20 million players, today announced their acquisition of . Since launch,
Google Pixel 6 Review
The Google Pixel 6 rocks the boat of Google’s otherwise fairly steady rollout of small phone upgrades. This is a more dramatic redesign than we’ve seen between generations before, and it brings a big shift in the internal technology, with Google’s in-house
10 devastating signs of climate change satellites can see from space
Climate change is already affecting Earth so seriously, its consequences can be seen from space. ...
Blue Origin's 'Mannequin Skywalker' goes on display at Space Camp
The first passenger to fly with Blue Origin on not just one, but multiple flights into space has retired to the home of Space Camp. Mannequin Skywalker was revealed at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. ...
Edward Gonzales educates others on diversity and inclusion (Goddard Space Flight Center)
) Name: Edward Gonzales Title: Lead for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Heliophysics Division Organization: Heliophysics Division, Science Directorate What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at Goddard? How do you help support
The Hubble Space Telescope Is in Safe Mode for the Third Time This Year
The Hubble Space Telescope has entered into a protective safe mode, in what is now an upsettingly regular occurrence. Mission team members have yet to identify the source of the latest issue. Read more... ...
SpaceX's next astronaut flight for NASA is delayed after a 'minor medical issue.' It won't ...
The Crew-3 astronauts, left to right: ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and NASA astronauts Thomas Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron. SpaceX SpaceX plans to launch its fourth NASA astronaut crew to the International Space Station no earlier than Saturday.
NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
A scientific discovery about extraterrestrial life can provide new insight, but it can be misunderstood or exaggerated into something else when it reaches the public. NASA is hoping to change that. (Image credit: Jorge Saenz/AP) ...
NASA astronauts pick peppers in space for the first time on ISS
Originally Published by: Granddaughter shares 82-year-old grandma getting 1st tattoo COVID-19 vaccine for children has been packed and shipped British government considers punishment for online abuse Humans introduced a new life form to outer space on Friday
Hubble remains in safe mode, NASA team investigating
NASA is continuing to investigate why the instruments in the Hubble Space Telescope recently went into safe mode configuration, suspending science operations. The instruments are healthy and will remain in safe mode while the mission team continues its
Making space travel inclusive for all
In a weightless, microgravity environment like space, what do ability and disability look like? How can someone with partial sight or impaired mobility navigate in a confined space like the space station? As scientists and innovators continue to push the
Chile Peppers Grown On ISS Used In Spicy Space Tacos
Astronaut food has come a long way from freeze-dried powders. Now, space travelers are even growing some of their own food. The latest advance in this direction is growing chile peppers, which the astronauts have added to tacos to spice up space. Long-duration
Hubble telescope searches for aftermath of rare double star explosion (photo)
Stellar explosions are messy affairs, so two consecutive supernovas in the same galaxy are bound to leave a mark. ...
An Aurora Seen From Space
An aurora dimly intersected with Earth's airglow as the International Space Station flew into an orbital sunrise 264 miles above the Pacific Ocean. NASA home page
Out of this world beer! IPA made from hops that spent three days in SPACE ...
A beer made from hops that spent nearly three days orbiting the Earth on board SpaceX's Inspiration4 all-civilian space mission has gone on sale. Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston sent 66lb of hops up into space with the Inspiration4 crew on September 15, and has
