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Oxygen ions in Jupiter's innermost radiation belts
Researchers find high-energy oxygen and sulfur ions in Jupiter's inner radiation belts -- and a previously unknown ion source. <!-- more --> ...
Cosmic 'spider' found to be source of powerful gamma-rays
Astronomers have discovered the first
Space travel on a budget? India’s space agency looking to challenge big players
India is one of only a handful of nations that have sent probes to the moon and Mars. But the most impressive part of its space program is its cost-effectiveness. Unlike other government space organizations, India’s agency is extremely efficient,
‘Unpredictable and chaotic’ supermassive black hole at center of our galaxy is ‘leaking jet-like blowtorch beams’
OUR Milky Way galaxy has a leak in its central black hole, according to a new statement by NASA. The supermassive black hole, which is named Sagittarius A*, is said to be leaking a 'blowtorch-like
Cosmonauts Prep for Spacewalk as Astronauts Work Science and Maintenance (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) In one week the first spacewalk of 2022 is set begin at the International Space Station. Two Expedition 66 crew members are getting their spacesuits ready as the rest of the crew works research and maintenance. Station Commander Anton Shkaplerov and Flight
Patrol Mission Satellites to Launch in April (Kleos Space SA)
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Fast Radio Bursts can now be Tracked in Real-Time
Located in the Okanagan Valley outside of Penticton, British Columbia, there is a massive radio observatory dedicated to observing cosmic radio phenomena. It’s called the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME), a cylindrical parabolic
American Life Announces Launch of S&P 500 ESG Index for the Fixed Annuity Space
Victoria Advocate | 2022-01-12, 23:26
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --�Midwest Holding Inc.�(NASDAQ: MDWT), a technology-driven, life and annuity platform,�today announced that its subsidiary American Life & Security Corp has launched the industry's first ever Fixed Annuities based
Scientists discover ‘mini’ black hole hiding in tiny galaxy
Scientists have discovered a “mini” black hole in a small galaxy around 110 million light years away. The black hole has a mass approximately
Asteroid larger than Empire State Building to blast ‘near Earth’ at 50,000mph
An asteroid three times the size of the Empire State building will pass by the Earth in six days. The enormous space rock, which is one
NASA, White House Initiative to Spur HBCU Scholars (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) 47380110371_a4c3c1eaf7_k_2.jpg Students participating in NASA's MITTIC Challenge showcase their spinoff technology concepts in a poster session at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Credits: NASA NASA and the Department of Education are collaborating to enhance
Astronomy Jargon 101: Ionosphere
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll find today’s topic absolutely sizzling: the ionosphere! In the upper reaches of the Earth’s atmosphere, the intense UV and X-ray radiation from the Sun
NASA getting SLS megarockets ready for crewed moon missions
The first SLS mission, an uncrewed flight around the moon, is scheduled to launch in March. Crewed missions are slated to follow in 2024 and 2025. ...
Exploring distant space - and ourselves
The McDonough County Voice | 2022-01-12, 22:43
“Hubble on steroids!” That is how actively involved Astronomy Professor Garth Illingworth of the University of California describes the new James Webb telescope, launched on December 25, 2021. On January 8, the telescope completed the unfolding of
Senate Democrats craft plan to start debate on voting bill
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer plans to use a House-passed bill to get around an expected filibuster and begin debate on bills to revamp federal voting laws. But final passage is still uncertain. “To ultimately end debate and pass the voting
SpaceX Transporter 3 Rideshare Launch | LIVE
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 13th for a Falcon 9 launch of Transporter-3 to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force
New theory finds upcoming satellite mission will be able to detect more than expected
Researchers have theorized that in
Engineer, Inventor, and First Latina to go to Space Ellen Ochoa Announces New Bilingual STEAM ...
Enid News & Eagle | 2022-01-12, 21:48
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 12, 2022-- Lil’ Libros Publishing has acquired world rights to a bilingual five-board book STEAM series, Dr. Ochoa’s Stellar World, researched and written by Ellen Ochoa, American engineer who became the first Latina woman to
China has built ‘artificial moon’ with its own magnetic field to train astronauts for future missions
CHINA has built an 'artificial moon' to train its astronauts for future missions. The fake moon is said to simulate low-gravity conditions
A 3,400-foot-wide asteroid will make a safe flyby of Earth next week
A huge asteroid will safely whiz by our planet next week. ...
James Webb Space Telescope begins lining up its golden mirrors
Just weeks after the excitement of launch, the James Webb Space Telescope is already seeking focus in space. ...
China’s Lander Has Detected Water on the Moon
China’s Chang’e-5 lunar lander has found evidence of hydroxyl (OH) on the Moon. Hydroxyl is a close chemical cousin of water, H2O. While several other orbital missions have detected OH on the Moon previously, Chang’e-5 marks the first time it has been detected
NASA's Perseverance Rover Chokes on Mars Pebbles While Collecting a Rock Sample
The rover’s latest sample collection—an effort to gather material for eventual return to Earth—is off to a rocky start -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman’s February Launch from Virginia (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
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Elon Musk Tweets Video of 'Mechazilla' Tower That Will Somehow Catch a Rocket
A daring scheme to catch a returning Starship booster rocket is taking shape at SpaceX’s launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Read more... ...
Wauwatosa's Mayfair Collection project could be getting an apartment development�that includes affordable units, with some ...
The development would
NASA's InSight Mars lander hunkering down in Red Planet dust storm
The spacecraft is riding out a dust storm, but the agency said it hopes to resume normal operations next week. ...
New evidence of a gravitational wave background
The results of a comprehensive search for a background of ultra-low frequency gravitational waves has been announced by an international team of astronomers. <!-- more --> ...
Lucy Cruising Outbound; Testing Solar Array Options on Ground (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) The Lucy spacecraft, launched on Oct. 16, 2021, is now over 30 million miles, or 48 million kilometers, from Earth and continues to operate safely in "outbound cruise" mode. Besides a solar array that didn't latch after deployment - an
Webb Begins Its Months-Long Mirror Alignment (NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
) Webb has begun the detailed process of fine-tuning its individual optics into one huge, precise telescope. Engineers first commanded actuators - 126 devices that will move and shape the primary
Indian Space Agency Successfully Tests Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan Spacecraft
NEW DELHI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 13th January, 2022) The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said on Wednesday that a cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan Programme had successfully passed
Ursa Space Systems to Deploy Global Constellation of Satellite Intelligence on AWS Data Exchange
Victoria Advocate | 2022-01-12, 19:32
ITHACA, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --�Global satellite intelligence infrastructure provider, Ursa Space Systems Inc., is collaborating with AWS Data Exchange (ADX) to make satellite data and insights easy to find, subscribe to, and share with partners in
Dam providing power to millions nears critically low water level
A federal dam in Arizona that provides electricity to millions of Americans is at risk this year of running out of the minimum level of water required to generate that power. Glen Canyon Dam, completed in 1963 and brought online two years later, is at 27
Atomos Space finalizes $5M investment to advance in-space transportation services
Victoria Advocate | 2022-01-12, 19:14
DENVER, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --�Atomos Space�announces an investment from Cantos Ventures, bringing the total capital raised in 2021 to $5M. Cantos, an experienced deep tech investor, joined this round with another undisclosed aerospace investor to
Researchers find more missing dark matter
Another galaxy, AGC 114905, has been spotted with a distinct lack of dark matter. RELATED TOPICS: DARK MATTER | GALAXIES The debate over galaxies without dark matter has returned. In 2018 and 2019, a series of studies lead by astronomer Pieter van Dokkum of
Astronomers identify potential clue to reinonization of universe
Iowa City IA (SPX) Jan 11, 2022 About 400,000 years after the
NASA's InSight enters safe mode during regional Mars dust storm
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 12, 2022 NASA's InSight lander is stable and
Almost a Million Stars and Counting: Mapping the history of the Milky Way with APOGEE ...
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 On December 6th 2021, scientists
NASA prepares SLS for first crewed Artemis missions
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 by Tracy McMahan for MSFC News As
NASA's new IXPE mission begins science operations
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 NASA's newest X-ray eyes are open
NASA's newest astronaut class begins training in Houston
Orlando FL (UPI) Jan 11, 2022 NASA swore in 10 new astronaut
Astroscale U.S. and Orbit Fab sign first on-orbit satellite fuel sale agreement
Denver CO (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 Orbit Fab, the Gas Stations in Space
Sol 3350-3352: A Rock Under the Wheel
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 12, 2022 We are back into our planning
Chang'E-5 Lander Makes First Onsite Detection of Water on Moon
Beijing, China (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 A joint research team led by Profs.
Airbus to develop the Power Management and Distribution System for key Lunar Gateway module
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 Airbus Crisa, an affiliate company
Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2022 Hurtling around Jupiter and its 79
Mangata Networks announces funding for satellite edge computing network
Phoenix AZ (SPX) Jan 12, 2022 Mangata Networks has closed a $33
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Not Scheduled to Release in 2022
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was one of the biggest announcements at The Game Awards 2021, following up on Relic Entertainment’s beloved 2011 title. However, the wait may be longer than
