NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has once again taken command of the International Space Station (ISS), marking her second tenure as the leader of the orbiting laboratory. Williams, known for her vast experience in space missions, first held the command position during Expedition 33 back in 2012. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been…
NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) is now accepting proposals for a fresh round of CubeSat missions. CubeSats, small spacecraft that offer a cost-effective means for various organizations to access space, are at the center of this initiative. This opportunity is particularly geared toward U.S. educational institutions, non-profits, and informal educational institutions, with a special emphasis…
SpaceX plans to use a powerful, enhanced capsule to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) once its operational life concludes. On Wednesday, NASA and Elon Musk’s company outlined their strategy to incinerate the station on reentry, with the remnants ideally falling into the ocean around early 2031, marking 32 years of service. Other options, such…
Celebrating the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope’s operations on Friday (July 12), NASA unveiled a stunning new cosmic image capturing the merger of two galaxies. Launched on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy with its breathtaking images that aid researchers in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), renowned for its stunning photographs of the cosmos, frequently shares images that captivate the general public and space enthusiasts alike. NASA’s social media platforms are brimming with mesmerizing photographs and informative videos, offering a glimpse into the marvels of Earth and space. NASA recently unveiled a new image…
When a NASA spacecraft passed by Saturn’s largest moon in 2006, it discovered signs of sizable liquid things on the strange planet’s surface. The surprising finding suggested that Titan and Earth share a very comparable geography, as they are the only known worlds with surface rivers, lakes, and seas. But Titan’s coastline isn’t as pleasant…
This undated NASA visual shows an artist’s concept of the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, also known as Janssen, a rocky planet that is much larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and the star it circles. It is known as a “super-Earth.” For years, astronomers have looked for rocky planets outside of our solar system…
After years of delays, Boeing is finally ready to launch NASA’s first Starliner astronaut mission, with a test flight to the International Space Station on May 6. If you want to watch the launch online. But don’t worry, space fans. We’ve got you covered. Boeing’s first Starliner with astronauts on board is currently scheduled to…
A few days after celebrating the 34th anniversary of its launch from Earth, the Hubble telescope was placed in safe mode and sent into the cold depths of space. The flying observatory entered safe mode on April 23 because to an ongoing gyroscope (gyro) issue, and NASA is currently trying to fix the glitch. However,…
Mercury is a celestial marvel that is closest to the Sun and has many interesting features that are just waiting to be discovered. The planet’s close proximity to the Sun causes it to undergo drastic temperature variations. Temperatures can reach a blazing 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) during the day and as low as…