A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday night marked the 57th launch of the year for the Space Coast, matching the record total achieved in 2022. The launch involved a Falcon 9 carrying 22 of SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites, taking off from Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 8:36 p.m. Notably,…
Every year, NASA’s Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) program provides researchers across the country with the opportunity to embark on journeys of discovery. These endeavors are made possible through funding from NASA’s Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) selections, with the aim of unearthing innovations that will not only advance future research but also enrich…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, detecting evidence of quartz nanocrystals within the high-altitude clouds of WASP-17 b, a scorching exoplanet located 1,300 light-years away from Earth. This remarkable detection, made possible by Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), signifies the first-ever spotting of silica (SiO2) particles in an exoplanet’s atmosphere.…
NASA is contemplating reductions in the budgets of two of its most significant space telescopes in the face of broader spending cutbacks in its astrophysics programs. Mark Clampin, the director of NASA’s astrophysics division, revealed in a presentation to the National Academies’ Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics on October 13 that he is exploring potential…
The colossal NASA spacecraft has officially begun its journey towards the metal-rich asteroid known as Psyche, following its successful launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket earlier today. This momentous event represents the maiden voyage of a NASA science mission utilizing SpaceX’s larger rocket. The momentous launch occurred at 10:19 AM EST from NASA’s Kennedy…
NASA’s Quesst mission has postponed the inaugural flight of its groundbreaking X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft to 2024. The X-59, an exceptional experimental aircraft, has posed significant engineering challenges for NASA researchers collaborating with prime contractor Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. Beyond its unique design, the X-59 integrates cutting-edge technology with systems and components sourced from established…
Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a novel method for observing cosmic-ray extensive air showers with unprecedented precision, providing new opportunities to study the Universe’s most energetic particles. High-energy cosmic rays colliding with Earth’s atmosphere generate extensive air showers, a phenomenon with an abundance of particles. Researchers led by Associate Professor Toshihiro Fujii and…
In this episode, we bring our three-part series on the impact of space technology on humanity to a close. This final installment features a Q&A session with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer, shedding light on life beyond Earth. The discussion kicks off with a question that has intrigued humanity for generations: will humans ever call the…
In a groundbreaking collaboration that fuses the worlds of high fashion and space exploration, Axiom Space, a prominent Houston-based spaceflight services company, has embarked on a partnership with the iconic Italian luxury fashion house, Prada. Their mission: to craft the spacesuits that will envelop the next generation of astronauts as they stride across the lunar…
SpaceX to Launch 22 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg on October 9th SpaceX is gearing up to send 22 of its Starlink broadband satellites into orbit on Monday morning, October 9th. The Starlink spacecraft are scheduled to be launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base at precisely 3:23 a.m. EDT (0723…