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How the Moon shaped our world: discover our interactive publication
How the Moon shaped our world: discover our interactive publication
Airbus and Astroscale UK Collaborate on Advancing In-Orbit Servicing and Space Debris Removal
Airbus Defence and Space and Astroscale Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint efforts in the realm of in-orbit servicing and space debris removal. This collaboration seeks to combine the expertise of both companies to address the growing challenges of space sustainability and satellite longevity, with a focus on enhancing the UK's role in in-orbit servici
Webb Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Messier 106's Active Core
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Messier 106 (NGC 4258), a nearby spiral galaxy located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. Messier 106, one of the closest and brightest spiral galaxies to the Milky Way, is notable for having hosted two supernovae, recorded in 1981 and 2014. At the center of Messier 106
NASA scientists hope to use Cold Atom Lab to better understand dark energy
For the first time, ultra-cold atoms have been used to detect changes in the surrounding environment in space, taking a step of revolutionizing how quantum science can be used. A new study released Tuesday in the science journal Nature Communications, NASA's Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station measured subtle vibrations of the orbiting lab. The team using the Cold At
Earth hit by 'severe' solar storm
The Earth was hit Monday by an intense solar storm that could bring the northern lights to night skies further south than normal, a US agency announced. Conditions of a level-four geomagnetic storm - on a scale of five - were observed Monday from 1500 GMT, according to a specialized center at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These conditions may persist fo
Rocket Lab Executes 52nd Electron Mission for Capella Space
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully completed its 52nd Electron rocket mission, deploying a satellite into low Earth orbit for Capella Space. The mission, titled "A Sky Full of SARs," was named to highlight the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capabilities of Capella's spacecraft. The launch occurred at 01:18 AM New Zealand Standard Time on August 12th from Launch Complex 1, loc
The Universe on display
Starting Monday, the Earth will be passing through a meteor shower. But in astronomy, the human eye is very much a limited tool. But increasingly powerful instruments are allowing us to peer ever deeper into the cosmos and ever further back in time, shedding new light on the origins of the universe. Today, scientists are able to observe an exoplanet orbiting its star, an individual galaxy
Creating a Unified Time System for the Moon
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have devised a new timekeeping system specifically for the Moon, addressing the challenges posed by its gravitational environment. The proposed lunar time system aims to support accurate navigation and communication for future lunar missions, including NASA's Artemis program. On Earth, GPS relies on precise timekeepin
Astronomers seek public aid to locate new black holes
The Dutch Black Hole Consortium has unveiled an 8-language version of the BlackHoleFinder app, enabling global citizens to assist in identifying newly formed black holes. While previously accessible only in Dutch and English, the app now supports Spanish, German, Chinese, Bengali, Polish, and Italian. This expansion, announced at the 32nd IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, signific
Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It's just too deep to tap
Using seismic activity to probe the interior of Mars, geophysicists have found evidence for a large underground reservoir of liquid water - enough to fill oceans on the planet's surface. The data from NASA's Insight lander allowed the scientists to estimate that the amount of groundwater could cover the entire planet to a depth of between 1 and 2 kilometers, or about a mile. While th