NASA's InSight Mars lander detects 3 biggest marsquakes to date | La Palma volcano eruption's infernal beauty visible from space in astronaut and satellite photos | Congress to NASA: What comes after the International Space Station?
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NASA's InSight lander has detected its three most powerful marsquakes yet, potentially giving scientists an even clearer picture of the Red Planet's interior. InSight spotted 4.2- and 4.1-magnitude temblors on Aug. 25, then picked up another roughly 4.2-magnitude quake on Sept. 18 that lasted for nearly 90 minutes, NASA officials announced on Wednesday (Sept. 22).
New astronaut and satellite images of an active volcano on the island of La Palma reveal the frightening beauty of the eruption, as well as its dangerous proximity to humans.
Questions of how long the station — already over 20 years old — can last and how international and industry partnerships might drive activity in low Earth orbit (LEO) filled a two-hour hearing held by the House Science, Space and Technology's subcommittee on space and aeronautics on Tuesday (Sept. 21).
Texas' new anti-abortion law could have an unforeseen side effect: upending the space industry. "This law is just a nightmare," Frances "Poppy" Northcutt, now a Texas attorney who became the first female engineer to work at NASA's Mission Control during the Apollo program, told Space.com.
A swanky new telescope offers a whole new way to observe the cosmos. With automated controls and a smartphone app instead of an eyepiece, the Stellina smart telescope takes all the hassle out of skywatching,
Space 220, Disney's new immersive restaurant offering guests a chance to dine in Earth orbit, opened this week after a five-year countdown. The new addition to the Mission: SPACE pavilion in Epcot Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida blends state-of-the-art technology with a fine dining menu, providing an eating experience like nothing else on Earth.
A virtual reality-themed International Space Station series just got an Emmy. "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience" garnered creators Felix & Paul Studios, in association with Time Studios, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program. The four-part series aired in 2020 including exclusive footage of eight astronauts working aboard the orbiting complex.
Right before you stuff your bird for Turkey Day, don't be surprised if you spot an adorable infant from the "Star Wars" universe drifting over 34th Street towards Macy's Herald Square during this year’s rollout of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The best Star Wars Halloween costumes aren’t hidden a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — they’re right here, ready to fuel your spooky-season celebrations with a healthy helping of force powers, blasters and lightsabers.
