Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be closest to Earth on Feb. 1

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be closest to Earth on Feb. 1 | Perseverance rover completes Mars depot with 10th sample | Space quiz! Two former NASA astronauts will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Tuesday (Jan. 31). Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley famously flew on which test flight? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version January 31, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE The Launchpad Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be closest to Earth on Feb. 1 (Getty Images) C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn't been so close to Earth for 50,000 years since the last ice age and prior to the extinction of the Neanderthals. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Perseverance rover completes Mars depot with 10th sample (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) The depot will serve as a backup, in case Perseverance can't deliver its onboard samples to a rocket-toting lander. Full Story: Space (1/30)  POLL QUESTION: Space quiz! Two former NASA astronauts will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Tuesday (Jan. 31). Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley famously flew on which test flight? Learn the answer here! SpaceX Crew-1 Axiom Mission 1 Crew Demo-2 Boeing Orbital Flight Test 2 Subscribe to your next magazine today Whether you're interested in Space or intrigued about how things work, All About Space and How it Works are the perfect titles to enhance your knowledge. Our expert writers are sure to captivate you with interesting facts, stories, hypothetical scenarios and stunning imagery. Subscribe here. ADVERTISEMENT Space Deal of the Day Best camera phone 2023: Smartphones for stargazing (Samsung) Our top picks for the best camera phones available on the market today including Apple, Google and Samsung. Full Story: Space (3/8)  Skywatching Watch a green comet approach Earth with this free webcast (Starry Night Software) The comet should remain visible throughout the month and may be visible to the naked eye as a faint green glow in dark sky locations. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Science & Astronomy 'Dark photons' may make universe hotter than it should be (NASA Goddard) Intergalactic gas clouds are slightly hotter than they should be, new research claims, and theoretical particles called 'dark photons' could explain it. Full Story: Space (1/30)  The Big Bang theory is not 'broken.' Here's how we know (NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI) The claim went viral, but as with many things on the internet, it's simply not true. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Spaceflight 2 astronauts receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor (NASA) Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will receive the prestigious award during a ceremony on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at 4:15 p.m. ET. Full Story: Space (1/31)  Rumors name American, Canadian candidates for Artemis 2 (NASA) While two names are cited repeatedly as top candidates for Artemis 2, a four-person moon mission, no official confirmation will come until at least late spring. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Technology Could we use antimatter propulsion to visit alien worlds? (Naeblys via Getty Images) What if traveling to exoplanets were no longer the realm of science fiction? Full Story: Space (1/31)  Entertainment Lego fan renders Vulcan Centaur for rocket's debut flight (Jackson Armstrong) The next-gen Vulcan Centaur rocket is slated to launch later this year, but you can admire it in Lego form right now. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Star Trek 'Picard' Season 3 offers a farewell to 'Next Generation' (Paramount Plus) Will this be more than just "Star Trek: Nemesis" part two? It's going to be an entertaining, 10-hour long "Next Generation" movie, that much is certain. Full Story: Space (1/30)    Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036