Artemis II lunar crew rehearses splashdown in the Pacific
The four NASA astronauts set to fly by the moon next year have been out training for the final stage of the mission: the splashdown......»»
NASA achieves milestone for engines to power future Artemis missions
NASA achieved a major milestone April 3 for production of new RS-25 engines to help power its Artemis campaign to the moon and beyond with completion of a critical engine certification test series at NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mi.....»»
Mapping lava tubes on the moon and Mars from space
Sometimes, all you need for a new discovery is some creative math. That was the case for a new paper by Edward Williams and Laurent Montési of the University of Maryland's Department of Geology. They released a brief paper at the Lunar and Planetary.....»»
Pacific rock samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
In Earth science, small details can help explain massive events. Rita Parai, an assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, uses precision equipment to measure trace lev.....»»
Space experts foresee an “operational need” for nuclear power on the Moon
“We do anticipate having to deploy nuclear systems on the lunar surface." Enlarge / Engineers from NASA and the National Nuclear Safety Administration lower the wall of a vacuum chamber around the KRUSTY experiment, the Kilowat.....»»
How will astronauts cruise around the Moon? NASA narrows choice to three options
"I know we’re asking a lot of these companies." Enlarge / NASA's generic concept for a lunar terrain vehicle. (credit: NASA) NASA has made another bold bet on the nation's commercial space industry, this time asking pr.....»»
These 3 companies are developing NASA’s new moon vehicle
Today, NASA announced the three companies that will be developing its new lunar vehicle: Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab......»»
Artemis Mission: Making NASA’s New Moon Suits
How Axiom combines sewing and 3D printing to create the new Artemis spacesuits The post Artemis Mission: Making NASA’s New Moon Suits appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in April 2024
Be sure to catch Ghostbusters, Blade Runner 2049, Pacific Rim, Stand By Me, Wonder Woman, Escape from Pretoria, and everything else leaving Hulu in April......»»
Atmospheric scientists link Arctic sea loss ice to strong El Niño events
El Niño, a climate pattern where warm waters in the eastern Pacific fuel hotter weather, is finally beginning to wane after bringing a long stretch of record heat and heavy precipitation across the world since last summer......»»
Japan moon probe put to sleep again
Japan's valiant moon lander was put to sleep again after unexpectedly surviving its second ultra-chilly long lunar night, the space agency said Monday......»»
Scientist taps into lobsters" unusual habits to conquer the more than 120-year quest to farm them
Their dragon-like appearance has earned lobsters the moniker "dragons of the sea." It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating th.....»»
How Intel and Microsoft are teaming up to take on Apple
New information about Intel Lunar Lake reveals that Intel has been working closely with Microsoft to be able to compete against Apple's M3......»»
Study suggests starvation decimated gray whales off the Pacific Coast: Can the giants ever recover?
When large numbers of gray whales began washing up along North America's Pacific Coast nearly six years ago, marine scientists could only speculate on the reason: Was it disease? Ocean pollution? Increasing ship collisions?.....»»
Japan moon probe survives second lunar night
Japan's moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday......»»
NASA astronauts will try to grow plants on the moon
Among three experiments heading to the moon as part of the crewed Artemis III mission will be a plant-growth study, NASA has announced......»»
NASA selects first lunar instruments for Artemis astronaut deployment
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar envir.....»»
Japan attempts to revive moon lander after second lunar night
Japan's space agency said on Tuesday it will try to revive its moon lander after a second frigid, two-week lunar night, following a surprising awakening last month......»»
Invasive Pacific oyster proliferation during Blob marine heat wave portends similar events as seas warm
Pacific oysters, non-native to the United States but farmed in the U.S. for aquaculture, are an invasive species. During the Pacific Blob heat wave in the mid-2010s, as sea temperatures in Washington state's Puget Sound rose to 3°C above average, th.....»»
Starliner’s first commander: Don’t expect perfection on crew test flight
Dave Calhoun, who has led Boeing since 2020, will step down as CEO at the end of the year. Enlarge / Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for fueling. (credit: Boeing).....»»
A lunar eclipse is coming Sunday: Will Colorado be able to see it?
A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur Sunday night—assuming the sky is clear—and could be of some interest to Colorado skygazers......»»