NASA’s Frank Rubio has just done something very unusual in space
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio marked one whole year in orbit on Thursday, with his record-breaking stay scheduled to last 371 days......»»
There are some things the Crew-8 astronauts aren’t ready to talk about
"I did not say I was uncomfortable talking about it. I said we're not going to talk about it." The astronauts who came home from the International Space Station last month experie.....»»
AI-enhanced model could improve space weather forecasting
"Killer electrons" that travel at nearly light speed inside Earth's Van Allen belts—the zone that surrounds the planet and traps energetic charged particles—pose a major threat to equipment in space by causing malfunctions in electronics......»»
A trash compactor is going to the space station
Astronauts on the International Space Station generate their share of garbage, filling up cargo ships that then deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere. Now Sierra Space has won a contract to build a trash compactor for the space station. The device wi.....»»
Was "Snowball Earth" a global event? New study delivers best proof yet
Geologists have uncovered strong evidence from Colorado that massive glaciers covered Earth down to the equator hundreds of millions of years ago, transforming the planet into an icicle floating in space......»»
Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts
Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»
SpaceX aims for double Space Coast launch within four hours today
SpaceX has a pair of launches on tap Monday from its two launch pads on the Space Coast that could lift off within four hours of one another......»»
Secrets of the corpse flower revealed
The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its rare blooms. What also intrigues scientists is the co.....»»
Monitoring Webb"s mirrors for optimal optics
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope ever launched to space. Its mirror is composed of 18 individual segments that have been aligned so accurately, that they effectively work as a single giant (21.6-foot, or 6......»»
Hubble captures barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features NGC 1672, a barred spiral galaxy located 49 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Dorado. This galaxy is a multi-talented light show, showing off an impressive array of different celes.....»»
NASA astronauts keep quiet about medical issue returning from ISS
Three NASA astronauts who recently returned from the International Space Station have declined to discuss a medical issue that occurred following landing......»»
Planetary defense mission Hera blasts off toward Mars
The European Space Agency's Hera mission is on its way toward Mars, where it will get a gravity assist before going on to its asteroid target......»»
NASA astronauts won"t say which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space
Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space station mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month declined to say Friday which one of them was sick......»»
Over 500,000 Govee space heaters recalled due to’ fire and burn hazards’
Several Govee space heater models sold on Amazon and TikTok are being recalled due to the potential for being fire and burn hazards......»»
Everything you need to know before buying a space heater
Space heaters are a popular way to heat up your home, but they come with serious risks. Here's what to know before adding one to your home......»»
Space policy is about to get pretty wild, y’all
Saddle up, space cowboys. It may get bumpy for a while. The global space community awoke to a new reality on Wednesday morning. The founder of this century's most innovative space.....»»
NASA fires up its X-59 quiet supersonic jet engine for the first time
NASA wants to bring back supersonic air travel with its X-59 jet......»»
Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran
The world's first wooden satellite arrived at the International Space Station this week. Welcome to Edition 7.19 of the Rocket Report! Okay, we get it. We received more submission.....»»
SpaceX Dragon to give the International Space Station an altitude boost today
Today sees a first for the International Space Station as a SpaceX Dragon performs a reboost maneuver......»»
Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review: Mobile charging without compromise
Glyde's specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices.Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station reviewCharging stations make it easier to get more done with fewer wires, and this one is space-efficie.....»»
Astronaut’s photo shows Earth as you’ve never seen it before
NASA's oldest serving astronaut has shared an image taken from the space station that shows Earth in a most unusual way......»»