SpaceX team headed to Australia to investigate Dragon space junk crash

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned. | Space debris is coming down more frequently. What are the chances it could hit someone or damage property? | How many Long March 5B rockets does China plan to launch? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version August 5, 2022 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Over the decade, the rover has greatly advanced our understanding of the Red Planet through its exploration and research. Full Story: Space (8/5)      Space debris is coming down more frequently. What are the chances it could hit someone or damage property? (Brad Tucker, Author provided) In the past week alone, we've seen two separate incidents of space debris hurtling back to Earth in unexpected places. Full Story: Space (8/5)      How many Long March 5B rockets does China plan to launch? (STR/AFP via Getty Images) The fiery wreckage of a Long March 5B lit up skies over the Philippines over the weekend as the spent rocket reentered the atmosphere. It won't be the last mission for the controversial rocket, however. Full Story: Space (8/5)      POLL QUESTION: China's Long March family of rockets are named after a famed military retreat led by which leader? Learn the answer here! Zhou Enlai Chiang Kai-shek Mao Zedong Xi Jinping Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching TV news a year ago, so sick of the bias everywhere. But in doing so, I was out of the loop. I decided to give 1440 a try & I've not been disappointed. Finally, Walter Cronkite style reporting! Just the facts. I also love that I can click a link to see more on many stories. Keep up the good work!" Join for free now. ADVERTISEMENT: Space Deals Best headlamps 2022: best lights for stargazing and general lowlight scenes (Getty) A guide to the best headlamps that keep your hands free and won't ruin your night vision when stargazing or taking astrophotographs. Full Story: Space (8/5)      Skywatching Damage control for the Perseids: Dark sky opportunities (Getty) Sky watchers beware: you will be facing a major obstacle in your attempt to observe this year's Perseid performance: the moon. Full Story: Space (8/5)      Science & Astronomy Astronomers catch a super-energetic collision of dead stars (ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), M. Weiss (NRAO/AUI/NSF)) The stellar smash produced a short gamma-ray burst that could provide important context for understanding similar blasts. Full Story: Space (8/5)      SpaceX SpaceX team headed to Australia to investigate Dragon space junk crash (Brad Tucker/Twitter) The company will investigate a possible space debris crash site that may be associated with the Crew-1 Dragon spacecraft. Full Story: Space (8/5)      SpaceX will launch solar wind mission with space telescope in 2025 (Caltech) The two missions will 'carpool' to orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in a bid to overcome supply chain issues. Full Story: Space (8/5)      Spaceflight Astra cancels Rocket 3 line after multiple launch failures (NASASpaceflight LLC and Astra Space Inc.) The California-based company will instead focus on "the next version of its launch system," a more powerful vehicle that will have a higher reliability, capacity and rate of production. Full Story: Space (8/5)      Technology Chinese space station robot arm tests bring amazing views from orbit (CMSA) China is testing out its new Wentian space station module, including putting a new robotic arm through its paces. Full Story: Space (8/5)        Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005