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Earth from Space: Tromsø
Video: 00:02:34 This week's edition of the Earth from Space programme features a Copernicus Sentinel-2 image over Tromsø – the largest city in northern Norway. See also Tromsø, Norway to download the image.
On This Day, Dec. 20: U.S. invades Panama
On Dec. 20, 1989, the United States invaded Panama to oust Manuel Noriega and install the duly elected civilian government.
'Star Wars' director J.J. Abrams: 'It really is about hope.'
Director J.J. Abrams and stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Adam Driver discuss "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
Famous birthdays for Dec. 20: Jonah Hill, Dick Wolf
Actor Jonah Hill turns 36 and musician Alan Parsons turns 71, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 20.
Watch live: Boeing Starliner capsule nears predawn liftoff
Boeing's new Starliner space capsule is scheduled for a predawn liftoff at 5:36 a.m. Friday from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Boeing sends 'Rosie' dummy to space in key crewless mission
Boeing is set to launch its Starliner capsule Friday on a crewless eight-day journey to the International Space Station and back, a dry run for NASA's plans to end US...
Ethiopia launches first satellite into space
Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage scientific innovation.
China-Brazil satellite launched into space to monitor Amazon rainforest
An Earth observation satellite jointly developed by China and Brazil was launched into space on Friday under a bilateral programme seen as a template for broader cooperation among BRICS nations.
Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa
If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year.
Spitzer Studies a Stellar Playground With a Long History
A star-forming region called the Perseus Molecular Cloud has long been a favorite target for infrared astronomers, due to its close proximity and cosmic puzzles.
With ADIOS, Summit processes celestial data at scale of massive future telescope
Researchers cannot collect enough observational data to practice analyzing the huge quantities expected from the Square Kilometre Array, which will be the world's largest radio telescope. Instead, an international team...
NASA maps inner Milky Way, sees cosmic 'candy cane'
A feature resembling a candy cane highlights this colorful composite image of our Milky Way galaxy's central zone. But this is no cosmic confection. It's part of a set of...
Boeing's Historic Starliner Launch May Be Visible from the U.S. East Coast Friday
If you live along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, you've got a decent shot at seeing a historic rocket launch early tomorrow morning (Dec. 20), weather permitting.
'Cotton candy' planet mysteries unravel in new Hubble observations
"Super-Puffs" may sound like a new breakfast cereal. But it's actually the nickname for a unique and rare class of young exoplanets that have the density of cotton candy. Nothing...
Astronauts Can't Wait to Watch Boeing's 1st Starliner Capsule Launch Into Space
The astronauts who will make the first trips on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft couldn't be more excited about the future of commercial spaceflight and the uncrewed Starliner launching tomorrow (Dec. 20).
Undersecretary for Science Paul Dabbar Recently Visited the South Pole Telescope in Antarctica
The South Pole Telescope is one of the tools scientists are using to understand the earliest history of our universe. To check out the Department of Energy's (DOE) investment in...
Boeing's Starliner Atlas V Rocket Ride Is Wearing a 'Skirt' for Launch. Here's Why.
The launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule toward the International Space Station tomorrow morning (Dec. 20) is a big deal, and the spacecraft's rocket ride will be dressed for the...
Data shows earliest supermassive black holes had plenty to eat
Every since scientists found supermassive black holes in the early universe, they have been trying to figure out what they ate.
High-value fugitive Ridouan Taghi captured in Dubai, sent back to Netherlands
One of the Netherlands' most wanted fugitives has been extradited there after he was captured in Dubai, officials announced Thursday.
Historic 1st Photo of a Black Hole Named Science Breakthrough of 2019
The first image of a black hole, previously thought nigh impossible to capture, was named the top scientific breakthrough of 2019 by the journal Science.
Watch: Christopher Nolan teases mysterious threat in 'Tenet' trailer
John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki star in Christopher Nolan's new film "Tenet."
Nearby pulsar's gamma-ray 'halo' linked to antimatter puzzle
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has discovered a faint but sprawling glow of high-energy light around a nearby pulsar. If visible to the human eye, this gamma-ray 'halo' would appear...
How Boeing's Starliner Orbital Flight Test Works
The Orbital Flight Test, which launches Dec. 20, will aim to demonstrate that Starliner can safely ferry astronauts to and from the ISS. Here are the steps for the OFT...
'Cotton Candy' Planet Mysteries Unravel in New Hubble Observations
Astronomers using Hubble have studied a unique class of young, migratory exoplanets that have the density of cotton candy. Nothing like them exists in our solar system. They orbit the...
Boeing astronaut capsule faces key test on trip to space station
Boeing Co is set to launch its new astronaut capsule on Friday on its first unmanned journey to the International Space Station, a milestone test for the U.S. aerospace...
Boeing’s Starliner capsule nears Friday test flight launch
NASA and Boeing are nearing the scheduled Friday morning launch of the next-generation Starliner spacecraft for its first uncrewed test flight.
Fermi mission links nearby pulsar's gamma-ray 'halo' to antimatter puzzle
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has discovered a faint but sprawling glow of high-energy light around a nearby pulsar. If visible to the human eye, this gamma-ray "halo" would appear...
Clues to Mars’ Lost Water
Portal origin URL: Clues to Mars’ Lost WaterPortal origin nid: 456844Published: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Scientists are studying Mars with SOFIA to uncover clues hidden...