Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Private Japanese probe fails during moon landing attempt

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April 26, 2023
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The Launchpad
Mars helicopter Ingenuity snaps incredible photo
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
With over 50 Mars flights under its belt, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter continues to impress. Behold, this amazing view of the Mars from above. Can you spot the Perseverance rover?
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Private Japanese probe fails during moon landing attempt
(ispace)
The robotic Hakuto-R, operated by Tokyo-based company ispace, aimed to become the first private spacecraft, and the first Japanese-built vehicle, ever to land softly on the moon. It went silent before touchdown.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Space Quiz! What rare type of solar eclipse was spotted from the moon?
Learn the answer HERE!
VoteTotal Solar Eclipse
VoteAnnular Solar Eclipse
VoteHybrid Solar Eclipse
VoteTotal Eclipse of the Heart
SpaceX aborts Starlink satellite launch at 16 seconds
(SpaceX)
SpaceX called off the launch of a new fleet of Starlink internet satellites from a California pad early Wednesday (April 26) due to landing concerns with the mission's Falcon 9 rocket. The next chance to fly is April 27.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
Space Deal of the Day
Pococo Galaxy star projector review
(Tantse Walter)
This rechargeable star projector emits bright, colorful and sharp imagery that gives the best star projectors we've tested a run for their money.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
Skywatching
Rare solar eclipse and Earthrise captured by moon lander
(ispace)
The moon's shadow dances on the surface of Earth in a stunning image of a rare hybrid solar eclipse taken from a private Japanese lander in orbit around the moon.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Science & Astronomy
'Dragon cloud' holds clues to galaxy's biggest stars
(NASA/ESA/STScI)
A massive, cold clump of material in the heart of the "Dragon cloud" is ready to form a single giant star, and astronomers got a rare glimpse of the event. The discovery provides a window into the mysterious process of how the most massive stars in the galaxy are born.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
SpaceX
SpaceX to share Starship data for Artemis 3 moon landing
(The Washington Post/Getty Images)
Proven space experience will be important for one of Starship's first missions: NASA's Artemis 3 moon landing, currently scheduled to put people on the lunar surface no earlier than December 2025.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
Entertainment
Alien Day 2023 brings new Marvel Comics
(Marvel Comics)
In a salute to Alien Day and all its companion festivities, Marvel Comics is cultivating more nasty xenomorphs for a fresh and frightening new "Alien" title and we've got a five-page peek at the debut issue hitting comic shops today.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
Voyager stars in 'It's Quieter in the Twilight' doc
(NASA/JPL-Caltech)
NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft launched back in the summer of 1977 on a "grand tour" of the solar system and are still exploring more than 45 years later. Now they star in a new documentary.
Full Story: Space (4/26) 
Star Wars
'Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2' trailer expands the Jedi
(Lucasfilm)
Lucasfilm Animation and Disney Plus have just the right appetizing anthology with the first full trailer for the followup season of its Emmy-nominated "Star Wars: Visions" animated series which arrives on Star Wars Day, May 4.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Star Trek
'Star Trek: Section 31' movie to warp in soon
(Paramount Plus)
Paramount has officially given the green light to the "Star Trek" spin-off "Section 31" focusing on the clandestine operations of Starfleet's military intelligence branch.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
 
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Watch a private moon lander make history today

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April 25, 2023
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The Launchpad
Why did SpaceX Starship cause so much damage?
(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Starship's launch mount wasn't ready for the power of the vehicle's 33 first-stage Raptor engines.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Watch a private moon lander make history today
(ispace)
A Japanese company will attempt the first successful private landing on the moon, and you can watch the whole thing live.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Space quiz! Japanese company ispace will attempt to land its Hakuto-R spacecraft on the moon today. Hakuto-R is carrying the Rashid lunar rover built by which country?
Learn the answer here!
VoteSaudi Arabia
VoteUnited Arab Emirates
VoteSouth Korea
VoteCanada
Space Deal of the Day
Best stargazing apps to help you navigate the night sky
(Getty Images)
Our roundup of the best stargazing apps for Android and iOS smartphones that'll enhance your knowledge of the cosmos.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Skywatching
Look up and find Mars beside the crescent moon tonight
(Starry Night Software)
The pair will be just below Castor and Pollux, the "twins" of the Gemini constellation.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Solar storm slams into Earth and sparks stunning auroras
(Landon Moeller)
Skywatchers around the world were treated to dazzling aurora borealis displays that reached as far south as Colorado and New Mexico.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Spaceflight
ULA's Vulcan rocket launch debut delayed by fireball
(ULA)
An anomaly during testing of Centaur upper stage has grounded the new rocket for a spell.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
Watch NASA assemble the massive Artemis 2 rocket
(NASA/Eric Bordelon)
Teams across NASA are working towards the first launch of astronauts to the moon in over 50 years.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Science & Astronomy
James Webb Space Telescope faces glitch in deep space
(Kevin Gill)
A key instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope is facing sensor issues.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
1st detailed look at Mars' most mysterious moon Deimos
(Emirates Mars Mission)
A moon of Mars showed off its pockmarked face in an unprecedented closeup view.
Full Story: Space (4/24) 
Star Trek
What's the deal with Jack Crusher in 'Star Trek: Picard'?
(Paramount)
Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher's son had always known he was "different". Here's everything you need to know about Jack Crusher.
Full Story: Space (4/25) 
 
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