Sep 03 Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A Chinese-led research team reported Wednesday that the heart of Mars, while small, is indeed solid. Continue reading
Sep 01 Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press The state-owned Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, is among the sites building out orbital rocket programs to allow Europe to advance in the global space race and launch satellites from the continent's mainland. Continue reading
Aug 27 Latest launch of SpaceX’s Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean By Christina Larson, Associated Press It was the 10th demo test for the world's biggest and most powerful rocket. It also included the successful return of the craft's booster, which splashed down in the ocean. Continue reading
Aug 19 Webb telescope discovers new tiny moon around Uranus By Associated Press The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 2:37 News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t give up territory to end war with Russia In our news wrap Saturday, Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s suggestion that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia may include the two nations “swapping” territory, outrage grew over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, a memorial was held in… Continue watching
Aug 09 Analysis: Why NASA is planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon and what the law says By Michelle L.D. Hanlon, The Conversation Nuclear reactors in space may sound like something out of science fiction, but they are likely to prove important for powering long-term space missions. Continue reading
Aug 09 Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule after 5 months aboard space station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing’s Starliner. Continue reading
Aug 08 Astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA several months after extended spaceflight By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press One of NASA’s two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. Continue reading
Aug 08 James Lovell, commander of harrowing Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97 By Don Babwin, Associated Press “Jim’s character and steadfast courage helped our nation reach the Moon and turned a potential tragedy into a success from which we learned an enormous amount,” NASA said. "We mourn his passing even as we celebrate his achievements.”… Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and plant health By Tammy Webber, Associated Press The Trump administration wants to end two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health. The move would potentially shut off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers. Continue reading