The Cosmic Context for Life

Life on Earth is based on the presence of a key unit known as an organic molecule, a molecule that contains carbon, especially complex hydrocarbons. Our solar system formed about 5 billion years ago from a cloud of gas and dust enriched by several generations of heavier element production in stars. Life is made up of chemical combinations of these elements made by stars. The Copernican principle, which suggests that there is nothing special about our place in the universe, implies that if life could develop on Earth, it should be able to develop in other places as well. The Fermi paradox asks why, if life is common, more advanced life-forms have not contacted us.

SpaceX launches Hotbird 13G telecom satellite, land rocket at sea

Watch NASA roll Artemis 1 moon rocket to launch pad early Friday | SpaceX launches Hotbird 13G telecom satellite, lands rocket at sea | NASA's InSight Mars lander has just weeks left to live Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version November 3, 2022 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   Artemis 1: Return to the Moon Watch NASA roll Artemis 1 moon rocket to launch pad early Friday (NASA) The huge Artemis 1 stack is scheduled to start moving at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Friday (Nov. 4). Full Story: Space (11/3)      The Launchpad SpaceX launches Hotbird 13G telecom satellite, lands rocket at sea (SpaceX) It was the seventh launch and landing for this Falcon 9 rocket. Full Story: Space (11/3)      NASA's InSight Mars lander has just weeks left to live (NASA/JPL-Caltech) The solar-powered InSight is being choked by Martian dust. Full Story: Space (11/2)      US Air Force will unveil its advanced new B-21 Raider stealth bomber on Dec. 2. (Northrop Grumman) Its manufacturer describes the B-21 as "the most advanced military aircraft ever built." Full Story: Space (11/3)      POLL QUESTION: The Taurid meteor shower peaks next week on Nov. 12. The Taurids are produced by debris from which periodic comet? Learn the answer here! Halley's Comet Comet Encke Comet Hale-Bopp Comet Shoemaker?Levy 9 Space Deal of the Day PlayStation VR2 details: Everything we know about the PSVR 2 headset (Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC) We've got all the latest details on the PSVR 2, including the official release date and price point. Full Story: Space (2/16)      Skywatching Don't miss the brilliant Taurid meteor shower next week (Orchidpoet/Getty Images) Keep a sharp eye on the night sky for the possibility of catching sight of an outstandingly bright meteor. Full Story: Space (11/3)      Science & Astronomy Scientists discover largest gas cloud in space that's 20 times bigger than the Milky Way (NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI) Glowing in the Pegasus constellation are five apparently closely packed galaxies known as Stephan's Quintet, whispering the secrets of galactic evolution to scientists. Full Story: Space (11/2)      Europe warming twice as fast as rest of the world, new report reveals (Copernicus) All European regions will warm by over 2 degrees Celsius regardless of greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Full Story: Space (11/3)      Milky Way stars photobomb picturesque spiral galaxy in stunning Hubble photo (ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Greene. Acknowledgement: R. Colombari) This galaxy is located 300 million light-years away, but the star to the right is much closer to Earth. Full Story: Space (11/2)      Spaceflight Another huge piece of Chinese space junk is falling to Earth. 'Here we go again,' experts say (Li Gang/AP) Another Chinese launch, another uncontrolled rocket body reentry. Full Story: Space (11/2)      Russia launches possible missile-tracking satellite amid continuing threats (EC "Vostochny"/Yana Yanchuk/Roscosmos) The country has been threatening to act against U.S. commercial satellites looking at Ukraine, which Russia invaded in February. Full Story: Space (11/2)        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