Comet Lemmon photos are plagued by satellite streaks. Here’s how amateur astronomers face the problem
“Every single subframe I take (prior to stacking) now contains at least one, and usually more than one satellite streak.”
Scientists Just Built A 1-Kilometer Resolution Digital Twin Of Earth
Weather forecasting is notoriously wonky – climate modeling even more so. But their slowing increasing ability to predict what the natural world will throw at us humans is largely thanks…
Mars orbiter spies ‘barcode’ aftermath of rare Red Planet avalanche caused by meteoroid impact
A European Mars orbiter spotted barcode-like dust streaks on the slopes of Apollinaris Mons, revealing how tiny avalanches help drive the Red Planet’s massive dust cycle.
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions. The…
‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here
A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House of Dynamite” shows United States leaders trying to respond…
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended period, further straining the system. The post…
Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York
New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced Nov. 11 as it ramps up to meet demand from…
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success. The post…
Taikonauts Enjoy BBQ Aboard the Chinese Space Station
Aboard China’s space station, astronauts have begun using a new hot air oven delivered by Shenzhou XXI to prepare freshly baked dishes, including chicken wings and steaks, as shown in…
The oldest stars are planet killers
As stars age, they expand. That’s bad news for planets orbiting close to their stars, according to a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society…