Image of the Day 2024 Archive
Space.com’s image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
New Study of Supernovae Data Suggests That Dark Energy is an Illusion
Dark energy is central to our modern understanding of cosmology. In the standard model, dark energy is what drives the expansion of the Universe. In general relativity, it’s described by…
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flies again as first drone on Rose Parade float
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is now the first drone to fly on a Rose Parade float. The floral-but-flight-worthy display is just one of the highlights on the JPL-inspired “Rover Rendezvous”…
We finally know where to look for life on Mars
Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a…
New Glenn Completes a Hotfire Test. Next… Flight?
Blue Origin has achieved an important milestone with its New Glenn NG-1 rocket, successfully completing a 24-second hotfire of the rocket’s BE-4 engines in preparation for an expected test flight…
FCC allocates additional spectrum for commercial launches
The FCC has formally allocated additional spectrum for launch applications, fulfilling a provision in a bill passed earlier this year. The post FCC allocates additional spectrum for commercial launches appeared…