Supernova in James Webb Space Telescope image could help solve one of the universe's biggest mysteries

The last supermoon of 2023 wows stargazers world-wide | Space Quiz! Leftover radiation from the Big Bang, the Cosmic Microwave Background, was first detected in what year? | Supernova could help solve universe's biggest mystery Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version October 2, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad The last supermoon of 2023 wows stargazers world-wide (Josh Dinner) The next supermoon won't occur until the next Harvest Moon a year from now, in September 2024. Full Story: Space (9/30)  Space Quiz! Leftover radiation from the Big Bang, the Cosmic Microwave Background, was first detected in what year? Learn the answer here! 2013 1987 1878 1964 Supernova could help solve universe's biggest mystery (B. Frye et al., ApJ submitted, 2023) A rare, warped supernova could help researchers finally solve a long-standing mystery threatened to unravel our understanding of the cosmos Full Story: Space (10/2)  The Economist to launch Space Economy Summit Oct 11-12 (The Economist) To help highlight the new opportunities that a space-based economy will provide, The Economist is launching its first-ever Space Economy Summit. Full Story: Space (10/1)  Exclusive All About Space subscription deal Claim your free eBook with our great offer. Subscribe Now ADVERTISEMENT Skywatching Watch Milky Way glow during 2023 Perseid meteor shower (Miguel Claro) Astrophotographer Miguel Claro of Lisbon, Portugal was lucky enough to capture an amazing combination of night sky events. Full Story: Space (9/30)  Science & Astronomy 'Einstein ring' farthest gravitationally lensed object ever (P. van Dokkum et al., Nature Astronomy accepted, 2023) Photos snapped by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed the farthest-ever example of an "Einstein ring." Full Story: Space (9/29)  SpaceX SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (SpaceX) It was SpaceX's 69th orbital mission of the year. Full Story: Space (9/29)  Search for Life Methane studies on Earth could help search for alien life (Wusel007 via Wikimedia Commons) A team of researchers studying methane deposits on the seafloor have discovered a previously unknown class of proteins. Full Story: Space (9/29)  Entertainment Talking to kids about aliens: 'Is There Anybody Out There?' (Abrams Books for Young Readers) For children, the question can feel frightening, fascinating and everything in between, given some of the sensationalism that surrounds the subject. Full Story: Space (10/2)  Star Wars 'Star Wars Rebels' 10th anniversary with Marvel Comics (Marvel Comics) 2024 will be the stage for "Star Wars Rebels" and its daring clan of galactic freedom fighters' milestone 10th anniversary. Full Story: Space (9/30)  Star Trek 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' security chief shines in prequel (IDW) 'Shaxs' Best Day' sees the gruff USS Cerritos officer in full-tilt battle action. Full Story: Space (10/2)    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

Watch Chinese astronauts light a match on Tiangong space station (video)

Watch astronauts light a match on Chinese space station | Space Quiz! What is regolith? | 1st black hole imaged is confirmed to be spinning Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version September 29, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Watch astronauts light a match on Chinese space station (CCTV) The experiment would likely be impossible on the International Space Station, due to strict rules regarding flammable materials and open flames. Full Story: Space (9/28)  Space Quiz! What is regolith? Learn the answer here! Fine dust on the surface of the moon Tall, upright stones found on Mars The solid, rocky layer beneath Earth's outer crust The material used to fill solid-fuel rockets 1st black hole imaged is confirmed to be spinning (EHT Collaboration) Gravitational interactions between the spinning black hole and the disk of material around it provide "unequivocal evidence" for the black hole's spin. Full Story: Space (9/27)  Spaceflight Japan and India plan 2025 mission to lunar south pole (CG of the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) project) ISRO will build the mission's lander, while JAXA will be responsible for the launch and a lunar rover. Full Story: Space (9/28)  Science & Astronomy Before exploding, this star puffed out a sun's worth of mass (Melissa Weiss/CfA) The supernova, pinpointed by amateur astronomers, could prove to be a lynchpin in our understanding of massive star deaths. Full Story: Space (9/28)  SpaceX NASA delays launch of Psyche asteroid mission by 1 week (NASA) The slip will allow the mission team to deal with a recently detected thruster issue. Full Story: Space (9/29)  Search for Life NASA to address Mars Sample Return's 'unrealistic budget' (NASA/JPL-Caltech) The official mission cost and schedule confirmation by the agency will be deferred until the review's conclusion. Full Story: Space (9/28)  Entertainment Artist sculpts 4-dimensional fabric of space and time (Ashley Zelinskie) "Sometimes I feel intimidated by the beauty of these discoveries in science just because they are already so perfect." Full Story: Space (9/27)    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