Not Just for Engineers: Broadening the Space Pipeline
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, Sara Alvarado, Executive Director for the Students for the Exploration and Development of...
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Has the sun already passed solar maximum?
We know that the sun has entered its peak phase of activity, called solar maximum. But are we still in...
Cygnus mission to ISS scrapped after finding spacecraft damage
WASHINGTON — NASA and Northrop Grumman will not launch a Cygnus cargo mission to the International Space Station in June...
Anywaves poised to expand antenna production in France and internationally
SAN FRANCISCO – French antenna manufacturer Anywaves announced plans March 27 to begin producing satellite antennas and radio-frequency payloads in-house,...
When’s the next ‘parade of planets’? The past, present and future of planetary alignments
The recent and much-ballyhooed "planetary parade" was an interesting celestial event that likely spurred even infrequent skywatchers to seek out...
Unknown physics may help dark energy act as ‘antigravity’ throughout the universe
Dark energy could have an accomplice that helps it slow the growth of large cosmic structures, such as vast superclusters...
Sols 4491-4492: Classic Field Geology Pose
Written by Lauren Edgar, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center Earth planning date: Monday, March 24, 2025 If you’ve...
Hold onto your hats! Is the ‘blaze star’ T Corona Borealis about to go boom?
A new set of predictions for the so-called "blaze star," T Corona Borealis suggests the star might go nova on...
U.S. Space Force certifies ULA’s Vulcan rocket to begin launching national security missions – Spaceflight Now
Vulcan climbs away from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shortly after sunrise on Oct....
NASA’s X-59 Completes ‘Cruise Control’ Engine Speed Hold Test
The team behind NASA’s X-59 completed another critical ground test in March, ensuring the quiet supersonic aircraft will be able...
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