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2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
1+ week, 3+ day ago (610+ words) The tiny planet hides big mysteries that scientists can't wait to tackle. Mercury, the tiniest and least-explored planet in the inner solar system, is hiding mysteries far larger than itself — and finally, scientists will soon be getting not one but…...
Step-by-step — observe the night sky with a manual telescope
3+ week, 5+ day ago (975+ words) Stargazing tips, cosmic events and expert insights on the universe Never Miss a Discovery A telescope offers one of the most rewarding ways to explore the night sky, but only if you know how to use it. Manual telescopes don’t…...
Scientists create 'laundry gun' for astronauts to clean their clothes by shooting out plasma
3+ week, 4+ day ago (467+ words) Stargazing tips, cosmic events and expert insights on the universe Never Miss a Discovery "This will reduce the microbial load and keep clothes and other soft surfaces clean, at least microbially, for astronaut health." If you have ever shared a…...
My choice for speedy skywatching — this tabletop telescope is 20% off
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (558+ words) 20% off at Amazon, the Celestron FirstScope is the telescope I grab for quick stargazing sessions and it's ideal for beginners and kids too. I've got three telescopes in my home, but the Celestron FirstScope is my first stop when it…...
Nancy Grace Roman Telescope live updates: NASA readies Roman for launch
2+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next great observatory poised to lead humanity's next generation of astronomical discoveries. The Roman Space Telescope will research the mysteries of dark energy, search for exoplanets and investigate the physics of distant…...
On this day in space! Aug. 23, 1961: Ranger 1's botched space launch
2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) Stargazing tips, cosmic events and expert insights on the universe On Aug. 23, 1961, NASA launched the Ranger 1 robotic spacecraft on a precursor mission to test new technologies for later moon missions. While it was designed to enter a high orbit 37,000 by…...
On this day in space! Sept. 13, 2007: Japan launches Kaguya spacecraft to the moon to map the lunar surface in HD
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (371+ words) Kaguya, named after a moon princess, captured the first-ever HD video and images of the moon. On Sept. 13, 2007, Japan launched the Kaguya spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Formally known as SELENE, which is short for SELenological and ENgineering…...
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1+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) By Hanneke Weitering Published 28 August 26 On Aug. 28, 1993, NASA's Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Ida on its way to Jupiter. Here's why it mattered. By Hanneke Weitering Published 27 August 26 On Aug. 27, 1962, NASA launched Mariner 2, the world's first spacecraft to successfully…...
This NASA-funded 'Slingshot' spacecraft idea could map minerals on planets and moons across our solar system
1+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) "Land in the wrong place and you can lose an entire exploration program or a company, and nobody has enough money to keep sending spacecraft and hoping for the best." Nearby Earth, an iconic series of orbiting U.S. government satellites called…...
At 25% off, this beginner-friendly Celestron telescope is a steal
2+ week, 6+ day ago (415+ words) Stargazing tips, cosmic events and expert insights on the universe Never Miss a Discovery Want great views of this week's partial lunar eclipse or a closer look at Saturn as it reaches opposition in October? This Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ, nearly 50% off…...