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NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Peers Behind Bars
Portal origin URL: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Peers Behind BarsPortal origin nid: 487435Published: Friday, June 2, 2023 - 05:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: A delicate tracery of dust and bright star...
First-of-its-kind Mars livestream by ESA spacecraft interrupted at times by rain on Earth
A European spacecraft around Mars sent its first livestream from the red planet to Earth on Friday to mark the 20th anniversary of its launch, but rain in Spain interfered...
Safety concerns force Boeing to delay Starliner spacecraft mission again
Starliner, the spacecraft Boeing designed to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station, will not fly any time soon because of problems related to the parachutes and wiring...
UFOs worth investigating despite lack of 'real evidence,' former astronaut Scott Kelly says
Four-time astronaut Scott Kelly spoke with Space.com about UFOs and why air and space are so 'prone to optical illusions' that lead to reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Live from Mars! European probe beams Red Planet views to Earth in 1st-ever video feat
The European Space Agency held the first-ever "livestream from Mars" today (June 2), beaming home photos from its Mars Express orbiter in near-real time.
Mysterious dashes revealed in Milky Way's center
An international team of astrophysicists has discovered something wholly new, hidden in the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Eventually everything will evaporate, not only black holes
New theoretical research by Michael Wondrak, Walter van Suijlekom and Heino Falcke of Radboud University has shown that Stephen Hawking was right about black holes, although not completely.
Spain signs the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration
Spain has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 25th nation to join the framework that aims to foster responsible and peaceful international exploration of the moon.
Mysterious cosmic threads are reaching out from the Milky Way's monster black hole
Hundreds of lines made from a multitude of gases have been discovered extending outward from the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Exactly how massive is the Milky Way?
How do you weigh a galaxy? It's an astronomical challenge, particularly if it's the galaxy you call home. It turns out there are several ways to get a handle on...
Ukrainian air defenses shoot down 15 missiles, 21 drones
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 15 Russian missiles and 21 drones Friday, according to the Ukrainian armed forces.
HBO renews Bridget Everett's 'Somebody Somewhere' for Season 3
HBO announces a renewal for their comedy show "Somebody Somewhere" starring Bridget Everett.
NASA looks back at 50 years of gamma-ray burst science
Fifty years ago, on June 1, 1973, astronomers around the world were introduced to a powerful and perplexing new phenomenon called GRBs (gamma-ray bursts). Today sensors on orbiting satellites like...
Loaded with science, supplies, SpaceX freighter ready for launch to space station
A freighter carrying solar panels to boost the International Space Station's electrical reserves for scientific activities and equipment to collect data on solar storms is ready for launch Saturday from...
Flying frying in microgravity
The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course. As we prepare for missions to the Moon and on to...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
Hubble Gazes at a Hazy Galaxy
Portal origin URL: Hubble Gazes at a Hazy GalaxyPortal origin nid: 487454Published: Friday, June 2, 2023 - 07:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This moody image shows a galaxy named Messier 85,...
'The Challenge' stars Amber Borzotra, Chauncey Palmer announce birth of daughter
"The Challenge" stars Amber Borzotra and Chauncey Palmer welcomed a baby girl they named Sunny.
See Mars buzz the dense stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight
Mars will be appear to be in the midst of the densely-packed stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight, offering a chance for skywatchers to observe two fascinating objects at once.
Mysterious dashes revealed in Milky Way's center
An international team of astrophysicists has discovered something wholly new, hidden in the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Witness space history by tuning into the first almost-live stream from Mars
Mars Express lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz–Fregat rocket on June 2, 2003. It entered orbit around Mars on December 25, 2003 and reached its operational orbit in January 2004. The...
Beanie Feldstein marries Bonnie-Chance Roberts in 'wedding of our dreams'
Broadway and film actress Beanie Feldstein has announced she married her longtime girlfriend, producer Bonnie-Chance Roberts, in upstate New York last month.
'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission
Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.
Weird black holes may hold secrets of the early universe
Our galaxy’s heart is a gluttonous monster. Like the mythical Kammapa of the Sotho people of southern Africa, the Milky Way’s central, supermassive black hole has swallowed nearly everything around it, growing heftier...
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World's 1st 'hacking sandbox' satellite and more to ride on SpaceX's next NASA cargo launch
SpaceX's 28th cargo mission (CRS-28) is poised to launch new science experiments and provisions to the International Space Station on Saturday (June 3).
Watch Mars livestream from European Red Planet orbiter today
The European Space Agency will livestream imagery from its Mars Express probe in near-real time today (June 2) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orbiter's launch.
Heavy rain triggers evacuation warnings in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain and caused several rivers to overflow.