DART asteroid smasher's tiny companion spots Earth and stars (photos)

NASA's DART spacecraft will crash into an asteroid tonight: Watch live | DART asteroid smasher's tiny companion spots Earth and stars (photos) | Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to ride out Hurricane Ian Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version September 26, 2022 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA's DART spacecraft will crash into an asteroid tonight: Watch live (NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben) NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft is hurtling toward the asteroid Didymos and its moonlet Dimorphos, and it'll reach its target tonight (Sept. 26). Full Story: Space (9/26)      DART asteroid smasher's tiny companion spots Earth and stars (photos) (ASI/NASA) The DART spacecraft's tiny companion is ready to photograph a brand-new impact site Monday night (Sept. 26). Full Story: Space (9/26)      Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to ride out Hurricane Ian (NASA/Keegan Barber) An incoming hurricane is forcing NASA's big moon mission off the launch pad again. This will be the rocket's third visit to NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building. Full Story: Space (9/26)      POLL QUESTION: Jupiter will shine brightly in the sky on Monday (Sept. 26) during its closest approach to Earth since 1963. What term describes the point at which a celestial body is nearest to Earth? Learn the answer here! Opposition Apogee Parhelion Perigee Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching the news, so sick of the bias. Was searching for an alternative that would just tell me WHAT happened, with NO editorializing. I found it. It's called 1440. It assumes you are smart enough to form your own opinions." Join for free. ADVERTISEMENT: Skywatching See Jupiter shine during its closest approach to Earth since 1963 on Monday (Sept. 26) (Hindustan Times/Getty Images) Despite occurring on similar time scales, Jupiter's opposition and its perigee very rarely coincide, making this a rare unmissable chance to view the massive planet. Full Story: Space (9/26)      Science & Astronomy Asteroid apocalypse: How big must a space rock be to end human civilization? (Alex Alishevskikh) The damage caused by an asteroid impact depends on its size. But how big must a space rock be to cause an apocalypse? Full Story: Space (9/26)      Why DART is a mover and shaker in asteroid planetary defense: NASA science chief (ESA – Science Office) NASA's science chief says a spacecraft plunging towards an asteroid will be a big hit for planetary defense. Full Story: Space (9/26)      50 million tons of water vapor from Tonga's eruption could warm Earth for years (Tonga Geological Services) More than eight months after the underwater volcano near Tonga erupted on Jan. 14, scientists are still analyzing the impacts of the violent blast, and they're discovering that it could warm the planet. Full Story: Space (9/26)      SpaceX SpaceX rocket launch with Starlink fleet thrills stargazers along US East Coast (SpaceX) SpaceX's launch of 52 more Starlink satellites was visible all along the East Coast of the United States, generating footage of Saturday's sunset launch. Full Story: Space (9/26)      Spaceflight Space junk worries prompt new action by NASA, Congress (NASA) NASA and the U.S. Congress have joined the chorus urging action to reduce the threat of space debris. Full Story: Space (9/26)      Star Wars Lego unveils brand new $600 Ultimate Collector Series Razor Crest set (Lego) There's a new addition to the Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series line: the biggest ever Razor Crest model - as seen in "The Mandalorian." Full Story: Space (9/26)        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