Universe TodaySpace and astronomy news

Login

NASA’s Tracking Data Relay Satellite-M Vital for Science Relay Poised for Liftoff Aug. 18 – Watch Live

17 Aug , 2017 by

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – The last of NASA’s next generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TRDS) that looks like a giant alien fish or cocooned creature but actually plays an absolutely vital role in relaying critical science measurements, research data and tracking observations gathered by the International Space Station (ISS), Hubble and a plethora of Earth science missions is poised for blastoff Friday, Aug. 18, morning from the Florida Space Coast.

NASA Plans to Send CubeSat To Venus to Unlock Atmospheric Mystery

17 Aug , 2017 by

As part of its Planetary Science Deep Space SmallSat Studies program, NASA has selected a CubeSat mission to study Venus’ atmosphere.

Gravitational Lensing Provides Rare Glimpse Into Interiors of Black Holes

17 Aug , 2017 by

An international team of scientists relied on a new kind of gravitational lensing to conduct a detailed study of a distant supermassive black hole.
corona

Prelude to Totality: A Final Look at the Total Solar Eclipse

17 Aug , 2017 by

It’s hard to believe: we’re now just one short weekend away from the big ticket astronomical event for 2017, as a total solar eclipse is set to cross over the contiguous United States on Monday, August 21st.

Celestial mechanics is a sure thing in this Universe, a certainty along with death and taxes that you can bet on. There are a few key question marks come eclipse day, however, something that we can only speak with a few intelligent assumptions out 72 hours out.

Can Astronauts See Stars From the Space Station?

17 Aug , 2017 by

I’ve often been asked the question, “Can the astronauts on the Space Station see the stars?” Astronaut Jack Fischer provides an unequivocal answer of “yes!” with a recent post on Twitter of a timelapse he took from the ISS. Fischer captured the arc of the Milky Way in all its glory, saying it “paints the […]

Station Crew Grapples SpaceX Dragon Delivering Tons of Science After Thunderous Liftoff: Launch & Landing Gallery

16 Aug , 2017 by

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – Following a two day orbital chase and ballet of carefully choreographed thruster firings, the SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule launched at lunchtime on Monday Aug. 14 with tons of science and supplies arrived in the vicinity of the International Space Station (ISS) this morning, Wednesday, Aug 16.

The Most Distant Massive Galaxy Observed to Date Provides Insight into the Early Universe

16 Aug , 2017 by

A team of international astronomers have just observed the most distant massive galaxy to date, providing clues to galaxy formation and cosmic evolution
Carnival of Space. Image by Jason Major.

Carnival of Space #522

16 Aug , 2017 by

This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Brian Wang at his Next Big Future blog. Click here to read Carnival of Space #522

Potentially Habitable, Tidally-Locked Exoplanets May be Very Common, say New Study

15 Aug , 2017 by

A new study from the University of Washington indicates that tidally-locked planets may be quite common, a finding which has implications for exoplanet habitability

Stunning SpaceX Space Station Cargo Blastoff and Cape Landing Kicks Off Sunshine State Liftoff Trio

14 Aug , 2017 by

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – Todays (Aug. 14) stunning SpaceX Space Station cargo delivery blastoff to the International Space Station (ISS) and flawless first stage landing from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the Sunshine State kicked off a rapid fire sequence of liftoffs planned for mid August.

Subscribe to Universe Today via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 7,428 other subscribers

© Copyright 2017    Universe Today TOP
Powered by Fraser Cain
Close Help make Universe Today better today! See no ads, get videos early, hang out with the team