Feb 25 Watch 1:09 A mind-boggling look at what might be the brightest object in the universe By John Yang, Harry Zahn According to a paper published this past week in the journal Nature Astronomy, scientists found what could be the brightest known object in the universe: a quasar produced by a massive and voracious black hole. It’s estimated to be emitting… Continue watching
Feb 21 Putin denies U.S. claims that Russia intends to deploy nuclear weapons in space By Associated Press Putin said Tuesday that "we always have been categorically against and continue to be against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space."… Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 6:12 How a new space race could be harming the Earth’s atmosphere By John Yang, Harry Zahn According to data from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, 2023 was a record year for launching satellites, probes, landers and more into space. But scientists worry those plumes of exhaust trailing behind rockets could be scattering harmful… Continue watching
Feb 17 Japan successfully sends new H3 rocket into orbit in key test after last year’s failed debut By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's flagship H3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space race. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 10:00 ‘The Space Race’ documentary explores Black astronauts’ efforts to overcome injustice By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, “The Space Race,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel and… Continue watching
Feb 09 Ed Dwight was supposed to be the 1st Black astronaut. At 90, he’s finally getting his due By Jake Coyle, Associated Press An accomplished Air Force pilot, Ed Dwight was groomed by John F. Kennedy's White House to be the first Black astronaut. But in training, he faced discrimination that detoured his path. Now 90, Dwight is widely celebrated as a pioneer… Continue reading
Jan 21 Japan has joined an elite club by landing on the moon. Here’s what others are doing By Foster Klug, Associated Press Japan landed a spacecraft on the moon Saturday, a milestone that puts the country in a club previously occupied by only the United States, the Soviet Union, India and China. Here’s a look at high-profile recent and upcoming attempts, and… Continue reading
Jan 06 6 space missions to look forward to in 2024 By Ali M. Bramson, The Conversation From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 6:47 A look at 2023’s discoveries in space exploration By Casey Kuhn, Miles O'Brien In 2023, we saw incredibly detailed images from the most advanced telescope in space and the 25th year of a global partnership sending astronauts to orbit Earth. Digital video producer Casey Kuhn delves into the major discoveries from last year… Continue watching
Jan 01 5 space milestones in 2023 that are ‘rewriting textbooks’ By Casey Kuhn, Miles O'Brien This year saw incredibly detailed images from the most advanced telescope in space, as well as the 25th year of a global partnership sending astronauts to orbit Earth. Continue reading