What's actually new about NASA's Artemis missions?
How the technology of Artemis II builds on the past and relies on the new.
How the technology of Artemis II builds on the past and relies on the new.
Introduction: In this article, I’ll delve into the pivotal role that the International Space Station (ISS) has played in shaping the annals of space history. Since its launch and assembly commenced in 1998, the ISS has stood as a testament to international collaboration, technological prowess, and human ingenuity. Orbiting Earth at an altitude of…
WASHINGTON — Commercial space station developer Vast has named the former president and chief executive of The Aerospace Corp. as an adviser while the company awaits the next phase of a key NASA program. Vast announced June 30 that Steve Isakowitz has joined the company as an adviser. Isakowitz retired from The Aerospace Corp. last…
A conjunction of Venus and Regulus easily catches the eye to the right of center in this 2020 photo. A similar conjunction occurs this month, with their positions swapped. Credit: Alan Dyer Venus and Jupiter remain visible in the evening sky soon after sunset early in July, although Jupiter fairly quickly drops out of sight….
What really happens during a solar eclipse? ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez Fernández separates myth from fact, answering common questions and misconceptions about one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. ESA is getting ready for three European solar eclipses. Follow this page to keep up to date with our planned activities! Embed code
Regeneration is in the eye of the golden apple snail — literally. A study in the journal Nature Communications looks at the golden apple snail’s regenerative properties, specifically in its eyes. Like humans, these snails have camera-type eyes, and understanding how they regenerate could lead to advanced medical treatments for humans with eye injuries. It…
Back to Article List The 10-year census will scan the entire southern sky every few nights, generating millions of alerts each night and an unprecedented stream of astronomical data. This 1.7-gigapixel view of the constellation Lupus was captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. The image showcases the telescope’s unmatched range, resolving individual stars and…