Monday, January 23, 2023

Scientists find 17-pound meteorite in icy Antarctica

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January 23, 2023
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Artemis 1: Return to the Moon
What are the Artemis Accords?
(NASA)
The next era of space exploration is well underway and the Artemis Accords lay out the framework for collaborating nations.
Full Story: Space (1/22) 
The Launchpad
Scientists find 17-pound meteorite in icy Antarctica
(Courtesy of Maria Valdes)
It's rare to find a meteorite so massive, even in Antarctica.
Full Story: Space (1/21) 
NASA scientist explains why Venus is Earth's 'evil twin'
(ISAS, JAXA)
At least three missions will go to Venus over the next 10 years.
Full Story: Space (1/22) 
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Space quiz! A new NASA video makes the case that Venus is Earth's "evil twin." Venus' toxic atmosphere contains clouds made of what?
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Space Deal of the Day
Save $80 on the UCS Lego Millennium Falcon set
(Future)
If you've ever wanted or been tempted by the Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon, now is the time to get it as it's currently $80 off on Amazon.
Full Story: Space (1/22) 
Skywatching
Don't miss the moon eclipse Mars next week on Jan. 30
(Starry Night Software)
During this lunar occultation, Mars will appear to vanish behind the moon's dark limb.
Full Story: Space (1/23) 
Science & Astronomy
'Little hurricanes' can help identify infant exoplanets
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Using traditional methods would be like "trying to spot a firefly in front of a lighthouse."
Full Story: Space (1/23) 
Arrakhis: The tiny satellite looking for dark matter
(Nik Coli/Shutterstock)
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently announced a new mission of its science program: a small telescope orbiting the Earth dubbed Arrakhis.
Full Story: Space (1/23) 
Spaceflight
NASA satisfied with solar array of Lucy asteroid spacecraft
(NASA/Robert Lea)
The team behind NASA's Lucy asteroid mission is suspending efforts to get a troublesome solar array to fully deploy and latch.
Full Story: Space (1/23) 
Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 40th Red Planet flight
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
The sortie on Thursday (Jan. 19) covered about 584 feet (178 meters).
Full Story: Space (1/20) 
Technology
Wild DARPA X-plane could revolutionize aircraft design
(DARPA)
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) says it's time for some airplanes to drop elevators, flaps and rudders for flight control.
Full Story: Space (1/20) 
 
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Artemis 1 moon mannequins unpacked from Orion capsule

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January 20, 2023
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Artemis 1: Return to the Moon
Artemis 1 moon mannequins unpacked from Orion capsule
(NASA/Cory Huston)
Three mannequins that flew to the moon and back aboard NASA's Orion capsule late last year are now on their way home to their respective labs.
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
The Launchpad
Newfound alien planet has nuclear fusion going in its core
(ESA)
HD 206893 c is on the boundary between a planet and a brown dwarf, or "failed star."
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
Astronomers capture radio signal from ancient galaxy
(National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
The detection of the special radio wavelength from the most distant galaxy means astronomers may be ready to investigate how the earliest stars form.
Full Story: Space (1/20) 
POLL QUESTION:
Space quiz! NASA just unpacked three mannequins that flew to the moon and back aboard the Orion capsule during the Artemis 1 mission late last year. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of the Orion mannequins?
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Space Deal of the Day
Save over $118 on the Celestron Inspire 100 AZ telescope
(Jamie Carter)
Wanting to try astronomy this year? The Celestron Inspire 100 AZ telescope is 25% off and ideal for beginners.
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
Skywatching
Brilliant green comet loses part of its tail to solar storm
(Michael Jaeger)
This amazing photo of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was captured by comet hunter Michael Jäger
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
Light pollution is erasing stars from the night sky
(NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, P. Marenfeld)
Whereas 18 years ago, one would see 250 stars adorning the night sky, there are only 100 to be seen today.
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
Science & Astronomy
Star survives spaghettification by black hole
(ESO/M. Kornmesser)
A star has survived a close encounter with a black hole, but the black hole has been able to sneak a second bite.
Full Story: Space (1/20) 
SpaceX
SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch spotted from space station
(NASA)
The launch of SpaceX's most powerful rocket over the weekend was visible from orbit.
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
Spaceflight
Watch 2 astronauts perform 1st spacewalk of 2023
(NASA)
The roughly 6.5-hour spacewalk is expected to begin at 8:15 a.m. EST.
Full Story: Space (1/20) 
China launches 14 commercial satellites into orbit
(Ourspace)
The Jan. 14 liftoff was China's fifth of 2023.
Full Story: Space (1/19) 
 
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