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New sunspots potentially herald increased solar activity
On May 29, 2020, a family of sunspots -- dark spots that freckle the face of the Sun, representing areas of complex magnetic fields -- sported the biggest solar flare...
NASA, SpaceX successfully launch astronauts in first manned flight since 2011
NASA and SpaceX ended a nine-year absence of human spaceflight from U.S. soil Saturday when two astronauts lifted off toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken join NASA's exclusive inner circle by catching a ride on a SpaceX rocket and capsule.
Watch live: NASA astronauts on way to space station in SpaceX capsule
NASA and SpaceX ended a nine-year absence of human spaceflight from U.S. soil Saturday when two astronauts lifted off toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
NASA resumes human spaceflight from U.S. soil with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched two Americans toward orbit from Florida on Saturday in a mission that marks the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts...
SpaceX begins final countdown for Saturday launch
SpaceX began fueling its Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday as it prepared to send two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a historic first crewed mission by...
SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans
A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
Watch live: NASA astronauts lift off on historic mission from U.S. soil
NASA and SpaceX ended a nine-year absence of human spaceflight from U.S. soil Saturday when two astronauts lifted off toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Crew on board as SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts
The two-man crew entered the capsule that will take them to the International Space Station on Saturday, as Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt...
Watch live: Astronauts strapped, ready to go on historic NASA, SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts were strapped into SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule early Saturday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a historic liftoff at 3:22 p.m. EDT toward the International...
Colorado's Telluride Film Festival to kick off Sept. 3
Colorado's Telluride Film Festival will kick off Sept. 3 as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced.
Watch live: NASA, SpaceX to battle storms again for historic launch
NASA and SpaceX will battle storm clouds again in Florida on Saturday for a second attempt in four days to launch astronauts to the International Space Station.
SpaceX, NASA to try again for launch of 2 astronauts from Florida
Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt at launching two Americans into orbit on Saturday from Florida for a mission that would mark the first...
Massachusetts governor says pro teams can reopen facilities June 6
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that the state's five professional sports teams can reopen their respective practice facilities beginning in early June.
What you need to know about SpaceX's 'Demo-2' mission
SpaceX's "Demo-2" mission from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida this weekend will be the first flight with astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon capsule built by entrepreneur Elon Musk's commercial...
'No decision' on next launch attempt for historic SpaceX-NASA mission
A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief...
SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts from Florida
Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt at launching two Americans into orbit on Saturday from Florida for a mission that would mark the first...
NASA, SpaceX expect to battle storms again for Saturday launch
NASA and SpaceX will battle storm clouds again in Florida on Saturday during what could be the second attempt in four days to launch astronauts to the International Space Station.
On This Day, May 30: Mariner 9 launched toward Mars
On May 30, 1971, the unmanned U.S. space probe Mariner 9 was launched on a mission to gather scientific data on Mars.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announces pro teams can reopen facilities June 6
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that the state's five professional sports teams can reopen their respective practice facilities beginning in early June.
SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts set for second try
SpaceX will need to beat the weather to get Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit.
Prototype of new SpaceX rocket Starship explodes on Texas test pad
A prototype of SpaceX's upcoming heavy-lift rocket, Starship, exploded on Friday during ground tests in south Texas as Elon Musk's space company pursued an aggressive development schedule to fly the...
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from SRON and RuG have now used a record-setting sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have...
New Sunspots Potentially Herald Increased Solar Activity
Portal origin URL: New Sunspots Potentially Herald Increased Solar ActivityPortal origin nid: 461446Published: Friday, May 29, 2020 - 14:10Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: On May 29, 2020, a family of sunspots...
Astronomers share video of black hole outburst
Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video on Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth.
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA—a historic first for a private company—but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Russia to send team to Guiana Space Center after fuel leak
Russia's space agency says it will send a team of specialists to South America to investigate the leak of toxic fuel from a Russian rocket stage at the Guiana Space...
Solar Orbiter to pass through the tails of Comet ATLAS
ESA's Solar Orbiter will cross through the tails of Comet ATLAS during the next few days. Although the recently launched spacecraft was not due to be taking science data at...