NASA James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Unfolds Secondary Mirror In Another Banner Day

SPACE 01.05.2022 23:37 PM

The secondary mirror of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been successfully extended. A motor-driven tripod unfurled as planned Wednesday for the James Webb Space Telescope, lifting a 2.

Discovery of Dwarf Planet Eris 17 Years Ago Reignites Debate On Reinstating Pluto In the Solar System

01.05.2022 22:34 PM

This year celebrates the 17th anniversary of the discovery of Eris, which was initially discovered in 2005 and confirmed two years ago.

Giant Chunk of Russia's Satellite Angara A5 Space Junk Crashes To French Polynesia

01.05.2022 20:02 PM

At 4:08 p.m. EST, the Persei top stage of a Russian Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket fell down to Earth over the Pacific Ocean.

Constellation Orion on Fire! New Image Shows Bright Flame Nebula [LOOK]

01.05.2022 03:51 AM

ESO recently presented a vast array of light shows that were captured from Orion, including the Flame Nebula.

Failed Russian Satellite Angara A5 Could Make An Uncontrolled Re-Entry This Week; Should We Worry?

01.05.2022 02:19 AM

The debris from the latest Angara A5 launch is expected to return to Earth in January due to a failed Russian satellite test.

NASA Finally Unfolds James Webb Space Telescope Giant Sunshield in Space

01.05.2022 00:39 AM

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, has reached a critical milestone in its quest to photograph the universe's earliest stars.

Super-Earth Rocky Planet TOI-270 B: What Makes It Unique Compared to Others in Our Solar System?

01.04.2022 23:35 PM

Three new worlds have been identified by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), one somewhat larger than Earth and two of a sort not seen in our solar system.

Small Russian Military Satellite Fragments Could Crash Down Earth This Week After Persei Booster Malfunctions on Low Orbit

01.04.2022 23:02 PM

A Russian military satellite and rocket stage's tiny fragments could come this week, crashing down, after the craft went through a malfunction on low Earth orbit.

Perihelion Day 2022: Earth Makes Closest Yearly Approach to the Sun

01.04.2022 21:30 PM

It's Perihelion Day today, January 4! That means the sun is just a little bit closer in Earth's sky.

Cats, Other Animals Seen Staying On Elon Musk's Starlink Dishes; What Are They Doing There?

01.04.2022 05:45 AM

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite dishes are wonderful at connecting to the internet and excellent at luring cats and other animals in the winter.

Meteor Explosion Caught in Camera: NASA Confirms Event Was Equal to 30 Tons of TNT

01.04.2022 04:47 AM

The start of 2022 was met with a loud boom when a meteor exploded and shook houses in Pittsburgh. NASA said the explosion was equivalent to 30 tons of TNT.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Shares Stunning Photos After Moving On From Post-Launch Setup

01.04.2022 04:15 AM

Following the resolution of a pair of difficulties by ground controllers, NASA's massive new space telescope is performing well more than a week after launch.

Terraforming Mars Into a Habitable Planet is Possible, Says Former NASA Chief Scientist

01.04.2022 03:57 AM

NASA's former chief scientist said it would need a giant magnetic shield to protect Mars from solar winds coming from the Sun to make the whole planet habitable.

Humans on Mars: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Says People Will Reach the Red Planet in 5 to 10 Years

01.04.2022 03:17 AM

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said his aspiration for humans to reach Mars will turn into reality within the next five to 10 years. Reports specified that Musk has made it clear that he indeed, wants humans to reach Mars.

NASA Says There Are 5 More Asteroids Heading Towards Earth This Month

01.04.2022 02:45 AM

NASA has issued a warning that at least five asteroids are on their way to Earth in January. It's a new year, but the world's life-threatening threats remain the same.