NASA Astronaut Will Spend A Year In Space For Science

SPACE 04.22.2019 08:21 AM

NASA - The second astronaut sent to spend almost a year in space for science has left for the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Her return trip was scheduled in February of 2020.

First Universe Molecule Spotted In Space

04.22.2019 08:11 AM

For the first time in a million years, the astronauts spotted what was considered as the first molecule that started the universe. It was a Helium hydride (HeH), a combination of helium and hydrogen atoms. The astronauts were able to locate it at a distance of 3,000 light years away from the Earth.

SpaceX Crew Dragon’s Engine Test Ends in Smoke

04.21.2019 19:31 PM

The Cape Canaveral tests had problems. "On April 20, 2019, an anomaly occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station during the Dragon 2 static test fire," Wing Spokesman Jim Williams said in a statement.

US Says They Will Help Defend Japan Against Cyberattacks

04.21.2019 19:26 PM

The nations pledged to strengthen defense cooperation in outer space, cyber and electronic warfare. With China and Russia making ground on their respective space programs and cyber capabilities, as well as becoming a possible threat, the United States and Japan have decided to join forces in strengthening and protecting their interests in the same areas.

New Satellites Pinpoint Greenhouse Emissions on Earth

04.20.2019 08:00 AM

Amazingly accurate information about the world’s hot spots for greenhouse emissions is detected by satellites.

What Was Going On Before the Big Bang?

04.20.2019 07:55 AM

Here are theories of the pre-Big Bang universe. As most of us are aware our universe is 13. 8 billion years old. The apparent result of a big bang that expanded our universe into what it is today.

TESS Finds Earth-Sized Exoplanet 53 Light Years Away

04.19.2019 11:11 AM

The researchers predicted that TESS would be able to find around 300 Earth-sized or Super-Earth-sized exoplanets within two years.

April’s Pink Moon Will Be in the Sky Tonight, But Why Is It Called “Pink”?

04.19.2019 10:48 AM

Where did the nickname come from? If astronomy and gazing at the moon and stars is your hobby, then you already know that tonight, April 19, 2019 the "Pink Moon" will be bright in the sky.

Mercury's Solid Metal Core Could Give a Glimpse into the Earth's Future

04.18.2019 20:35 PM

Mercury has a metallic core and an outer core that is composed of liquid metal, just like the Earth.

China Opens Mars Base Simulator in Gobi Desert

04.18.2019 20:34 PM

Mars Base 1 opens to the public; mock-up living situations is Mars shown. Today, Chinese teenagers were given a five-hour tour of a space colony set against a desolate backdrop much like Mars.

Meteor Digs Up Water From Moon's Surface

04.18.2019 08:53 AM

Water molecules found near the vicinity of the moon from meteors hitting the moon's surface. Data from a lunar orbiter recently gave way to the conclusion that the moon has been wet for billions of years.

Fresh Concerns on Habitability of TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanets

04.17.2019 15:50 PM

The fourth planet inside the TRAPPIST-1 habitable zone may be experiencing a powerful bombardment of protons

Black Hole Scientist Excited About The Future

04.17.2019 11:49 AM

The 29-year-old Dr. Bouman expressed optimism for the future of space research following publication of the world's most detailed image of a black hole.

Old Farmer's Almanac Says Pink Moon Should Be Expected on Friday

04.17.2019 09:42 AM

Referencing the Old Farmer's Almanac, the month's full moon is also given the nickname "pink moon."

Defending the Earth from Asteroids

04.17.2019 09:19 AM

Spotting NEO a challenging task, typical of finding a lump of coal in the night’s sky In February 2013, the Chelyabinsk meteor, a mere 17-20 meters across, caused extensive ground damage and several injuries when it exploded on impact with the atmosphere of the Earth.