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Pioneering Israeli Lunar Lander Arrives in Orbit Around the Moon
Israel just became the seventh nation to orbit the moon.
Life on Mars?
According to NASA, scientists are in agreement that there is no life on Mars. However, they continue to assess whether Mars ever had an environment capable of supporting microbial life....
Watch: 'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi helps James Corden become a superhero on 'Late Late Show'
"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi helped James Corden become a superhero with a unique set of powers on "The Late Late Show."
How to become a star science journalist from scratch
With an increase in research activities around the world, there is more science to report on than ever before
Journalists offered ‘big break’ mentoring opportunity from Radio Nigeria
Scheme gives journalists an opportunity to break into the science broadcasting field in Africa
Israel’s Beresheet Lunar Lander Moves Into Moon Orbit
Next week, the robotic probe built by the nonprofit SpaceIL is to attempt to land on the lunar surface.
USS Zumwalt destroyer visits Pearl Harbor for first time
The USS Zumwalt, which is the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's newest class of guided-missile destroyers, arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the first time.
Watch: Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tucks gorgeous backhander under bar
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane snuck the puck past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen with a lightning-quick backhander in the third period.
Record-Breaking Satellite Advances NASA’s Exploration of High-Altitude GPS
Portal origin URL: Record-Breaking Satellite Advances NASA’s Exploration of High-Altitude GPSPortal origin nid: 442742Published: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 10:01Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: The four Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft recently completed...
See the moon photobomb saturn in an amazing capture
Welcome to Saturn as you've probably never seen it. It's always awe-inspiring to see the clockwork motion of the heavens transpire in real time. In a slow motion universe, occultations...
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin could return against Detroit Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin could return for the team's game against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
AstroSAT observations reveal quasi-periodic oscillations in the X-ray binary GX 5-1
Using the AstroSAT spacecraft, Indian astronomers have observed the low-mass X-ray binary designated GX 5-1. The observations were published March 28 on the arXiv pre-print repository. The authors report the...
Russian supply ship heads for space station
An unmanned Russian spacecraft carrying more than three tons of cargo is headed for the International Space Station.
Preserving data
Through its Heritage Data Programme, ESA ensures the preservation and access to Earth observation satellite data for now and the future
South Korea official: 'Full denuclearization' to be discussed at summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's national security adviser said Thursday Moon and U.S. President Donald Trump will be discussing the "full denuclearization" of North Korea.
And the Blobs Just Keep on Coming
Portal origin URL: And the Blobs Just Keep on ComingPortal origin nid: 442857Published: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 08:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Scientists re-inspected 45-year-old Helios data, finding long trains...
ESA boosts startup to the Moon
European Space Agency operations specialists are helping flight planners at new European space startup PTScientists, headquartered in Berlin, pilot their way to the moon.
Image: Connecting to Solar Orbiter
In this image, ESA's new Solar Orbiter spacecraft is seen during preparations for a vibration test campaign at the IABG facility in Ottobrunn, Germany, in March 2019.
Cosmic 'Wild Ducks' Flock Together in Dazzling in Hubble Telescope Photo
The venerable Hubble Space Telescope has captured a flock of "cosmic ducks" in space.
Russian Cargo Ship Launches on Superfast Trip Space Station
A new Russian Progress cargo ship is chasing the International Space Station on a superfast mission today (April 4) after a flawless liftoff atop its Soyuz rocket
Making a dent: Japan probe prepares to blast asteroid
A Japanese probe began descending towards an asteroid on Thursday on a mission to blast a crater into its surface and collect material that could shed light on the solar...
SpaceX Falcon Heavy nears second launch, with Arabsat on board
The second launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy-- the largest and most powerful rocket in use today -- is planned for Sunday evening in Florida.
Hidden connections
Operations image of the week: Mission controllers will link up with ESA’s new Sun-observing satellite before it’s even left Earth
SpaceX's 'Starhopper' Starship Prototype Just Aced Its 1st Hop, Elon Musk Says
SpaceX just fired up the "Starhopper" prototype for the company's planned Starship spacecraft for the first time, according to company CEO Elon Musk.
There Are 2 Rocket Launches, a Moon Arrival and Asteroid Crash on Thursday! Here's How to Watch
There are two rocket launches, a spacecraft docking, a lunar orbit arrival and an asteroid crash scheduled on Thursday (April 4). Here's how to watch live.
Israel's Moon Lander Arrives in Lunar Orbit Tomorrow
Beresheet will slip into orbit around the moon tomorrow morning (April 4) — if it aces a crucial engine burn.
NASA's Moon-by-2024 Push Could Help Put Astronauts on Mars by 2033, Chief Says
The Trump administration's decision to ask NASA to land astronauts on the moon in 2024 was driven by its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to Mars in 2033, NASA Administrator...
Israel Wants to Land on the Moon. First Its Spacecraft Needs to Stick the Orbit.
“It’s not a complex maneuver. It’s just not a time to have a sudden small problem. We’ll be nervous.”