Russia-Ukraine War: Impacts on Space
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for spaceflight and the international space community. The post Russia-Ukraine War: Impacts on Space appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleHow Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon. The post How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to...
View ArticleMission Update: Mars and the Moon
Mission teams presenting at this week's Lunar and Planetary Science Conference provided updates on the Perseverance and Zhurong rovers at Mars, Chang'e 5's lunar sample return, and more. The post...
View ArticleApollo 16 in Pictures: “The Most Dazzling Place”
We celebrate Apollo 16 with a look back at photos from the mission that took two astronauts to the lunar surface for three days of exploration. The post Apollo 16 in Pictures: “The Most Dazzling Place”...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Hubble!
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 32 on April 24th, and the team behind the telescope is marking the occasion with the release of a galactic family picture. The post Happy Birthday, Hubble! appeared...
View ArticleNew Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis
Once the primary mission of NASA's OSIRIS-REx is complete, the spacecraft will head toward a new destination: near-Earth asteroid Apophis. The post New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially...
View ArticleNASA's Insight Lander Detects Monster 'Marsquake'
NASA’s Mars Insight lander witnessed the largest quake detected on another world at just the right time — as the lander begins to run low on power. The post NASA's Insight Lander Detects Monster...
View ArticleNewest Starlink Satellites Have Gotten Brighter Again
Changes to the design of Starlink satellite spacecraft have made them brighter again, though still dimmer than the original design. The post Newest Starlink Satellites Have Gotten Brighter Again...
View ArticleThe Gaia Revolution: New Data and Strange Stars
Astronomers will use the newest data release from the Gaia mission to explore stellar tsunamis, Milky Way history, and more. The post The Gaia Revolution: New Data and Strange Stars appeared first on...
View ArticleSuccessful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon. The post Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder appeared...
View ArticleAsteroid Bennu Almost Swallowed Spacecraft Whole
Scientists knew the asteroid Bennu was likely a rubble pile rather than solid rock, but OSIRIS-REX's recent visit surprised them in showing just how loosely the asteroid really is. The post Asteroid...
View ArticleIndia's Chandrayaan 3 Reaches for the Moon (Updates with Video)
India is headed back to the Moon with its ambitious new Chandrayaan 3 mission. The post India's Chandrayaan 3 Reaches for the Moon (Updates with Video) appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleRussia Heads for the Moon for the First Time Since 1976
The launch of Russia’s Luna 25 lander heralds the nation’s return to lunar and planetary exploration. The post Russia Heads for the Moon for the First Time Since 1976 appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleIndia’s Chandrayaan 3 Lands on the Moon; Russia's Luna 25 Crashes
In a first, India’s Chandrayaan 3 soft-lands in the lunar south pole region of the Moon. The post India’s Chandrayaan 3 Lands on the Moon; Russia's Luna 25 Crashes appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleX-ray, Moon Missions Launch from Japan
In an ambitious mission pairing, Japan launched a next-generation X-ray observatory and an innovative lunar lander. The post X-ray, Moon Missions Launch from Japan appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleOsiris-REX Capsule Returns Samples of Asteroid Bennu to Earth
Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu are now safely on Earth. The post Osiris-REX Capsule Returns Samples of Asteroid Bennu to Earth appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticlePsyche Asteroid Mission Set for Launch October 5th
NASA’s newest mission is bound for the metallic asteroid of the same name. The metal-rich rock offers us a view of asteroid interiors. The post Psyche Asteroid Mission Set for Launch October 5th...
View ArticlePsyche Mission Is on the Way to Psyche, the Asteroid
The Psyche mission launched today, on its way to rendezvous with the asteroid of the same name in 2029. The post Psyche Mission Is on the Way to Psyche, the Asteroid appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleNew Cosmology Probe Presents First, Stunning Images
The Horsehead Nebula and other stunning scenes highlight the talents of the just-launched Euclid mission. The telescope will reach into the depths of the cosmos to understand dark matter and dark...
View ArticleLucy Mission Flies By Asteroid Dinkinesh, Finds Binary Moon (Updated)
The Lucy mission's flyby of the main-belt asteroid Dinkinesh resulted in a surprise — yet another asteroid moon! The post Lucy Mission Flies By Asteroid Dinkinesh, Finds Binary Moon (Updated) appeared...
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