NASA Deep Space Atomic Clock Adds New Development, Improves Spacecraft Navigation and Trajectory

SPACE 07.05.2021 00:09 AM

A new report by NASA includes the improvement of spacecraft autonomy through the refrigerator-sized atomic clock technology.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Now on Self-Driving Mode; Thanks to AutoNav Feature!

07.04.2021 23:53 PM

NASA's Perseverance rover has taken its first autonomous drive on the red planet. The rover's enhanced AutoNav feature lets it take charge of its adventures.

Did Scientists Just See A Black Hole Swallowing a Neutron Star for the 1st Time?

07.04.2021 22:50 PM

Researchers observed two new gravitational wave events in January 2020, within a span of just 10 days.

Aphelion 2021: What to Expect When Earth Is at Its Furthest from the Sun

07.04.2021 22:17 PM

Aphelion day this year is coming. It is the time when Earth is at its furthest from the Sun just two weeks after the June solstice. So, what will happen during this time?

SpaceX: How Did Falcon 9 Rocket Dominate Space After 8 Missions?

07.04.2021 21:53 PM

SpaceX has led the world in space launches for the first half of 2021 – the first time in history a single company has managed that feat.

SpaceX Successfully Lands Falcon 9 Rocket in Florida as Seen in Awesome Tracking Cam Video

07.04.2021 01:30 AM

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Transporter-2 mission, carrying dozens of satellites to polar orbit on June 30, 2021. The first stage of the rocket landed at SpaceX's Landing Zone 1 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida minutes later.

Hubble Telescope Broken: Why Did It Have to be Repaired? Is Its End Near?

07.04.2021 00:01 AM

NASA, following the computer crash aboard the Hubble, has stated that a team is currently testing procedures in switching payload computer hardware aboard the spacecraft. The agency reiterates that as for the science telescope itself, it remains in good condition and safe configurations.

Is This $2.2 Billion Radio Telescope Facing Threat from Starlink Satellite Constellations?

07.03.2021 23:51 PM

A multibillion-dollar radio telescope is moving into its construction phase while still working to raise funding and deal with satellite megaconstellations.

Earth Faces First X Class Flare for Solar Cycle 25; Here's What It Means

07.03.2021 23:40 PM

Early on Saturday, July 3, Earth saw its first major solar flare for the Solar Cycle 25, an X Class flare that was also the most intense in the last four years.

SpaceX Rolls Out 'Super Heavy' Booster to Launch Pad; Prepares to Test Giant New Rocket for the First Time

07.03.2021 03:27 AM

SpaceX recently rolled out its Super Heavy booster out of its bay to a launch pad at its South Texas-based Starbase.

Mercury Explained: Understanding Its Iron Core and the Sun's Magnetism

07.03.2021 02:46 AM

Recent research suggests that conventional hypotheses on the formation of Mercury's iron core are not plausible. Stating that the rocky planet's composition is more influenced by the Sun's magnetic field during the formation of the solar system.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Brilliant Star Cluster Despite Being in Safe Mode

07.03.2021 02:41 AM

Hubble Space Telescope captures the brilliant image of the star cluster NGC 330, which is around 800,000 light-years away from Earth, just in time before the Independence Day of the US on July 4.

Japan's Journey to Conquering Space: The Land of the Rising Sun Eyes Future Lunar Missions

07.02.2021 22:47 PM

Japan's journey to conquering space began in the 1950s, decades later its making history with the Hayabusa2 satellite and future lunar missions.

Skywatching Venus, Milky Way: NASA Shares 2 Exciting Tips to Have the Best Glimpse

07.02.2021 22:27 PM

This month, NASA is back with its top skywatching tips, offering up two thrilling treats to look out for. The tips comprise how to best watch Venus and the Milky Way.

SpaceX Adding Glass Dome on Crew Dragon's Toilet for 360 Views of Space

07.02.2021 03:00 AM

The Inspiration4 crew will have a glass dome, or "cupola", on their Crew Dragon spaceship. That is where SpaceX's mysterious toilet is.