Astronomy Jargon 101: Gravity
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! I hope you're sitting down for today's…
Fungi Were Able to Absorb Radiation on the ISS. Could Astronauts Grow Their own Radiation Shields in Space?
A lack of effective radiation shielding is one of the biggest challenges still to be overcome if humans are to…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-1a Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Today's topic is almost too hot to…
Landsat 9’s First Images are Here
The latest satellite in the Landsat family of Earth observation spacecraft has collected its “first light” images of our planet.…
Hubble is Back Online — Partially
The Hubble Space Telescope has been in ‘safe mode’ since October 23, with all of the science instruments offline and…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-II Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll have a blast learning about today's…
The Sounds of Mars: Hear the Wind and Crunch of Rover Wheels on the Red Planet
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover have recorded “alien” sounds on Mars – the sounds of a human-made spacecraft crunching…
NASA’s Target for Landing the First Artemis Astronauts on the Moon Slips to 2025
NASA has pushed back the timetable for landing astronauts on the moon for the first time in more than a…
Heinz Releases Ketchup Made From Tomatoes Grown in Mars-like Conditions
Potatoes, tomatoes …. which will grow best on Mars? Researchers are working towards figuring that out, partnering with a global…
Crew-2 Safely Returns from ISS — without a working toilet
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule, despite one of…