Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM moon lander

NASA finally opens OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister | Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM | Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version January 23, 2024 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA finally opens OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister (NASA) It's finally open. After months of anticipation, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has achieved a significant milestone by successfully accessing the treasure trove of asteroid material that the probe collected during its billion-mile journey. Full Story: Space (1/23)  Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM (JAXA) "According to the telemetry data, SLIM's solar cells are facing west. So if sunlight begins to shine on the lunar surface from the west, there is a possibility of generating power, and we are preparing for recovery. #SLIM can operate with power only from the solar cells," the team said. Full Story: Space (1/23)  Skywatching Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras (Space Weather Prediction Center, NOAA) The sun has launched a blob of plasma toward Earth that could trigger a geomagnetic storm in the planet's magnetic field, officials say. This could bring stunning aurora displays to parts of the United States, primarily northern and upper Midwest Tuesday (Jan. 23), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center. Full Story: Space (1/22)  Spaceflight NASA's IMAP probe will capture interstellar dust (NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Princeton University) In May next year, NASA plans to launch a spacecraft to capture minuscule dust particles streaming into our solar system from interstellar space, in hopes of studying the very building blocks of our cosmic backyard. The primary goal of the mission, called the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), is to study the huge, sun-created bubble known as the heliosphere that surrounds our solar system. Full Story: Space (1/23)  Science & Astronomy Mysterious radio source in heart of ancient star cluster (Paduano et al.) One of the Milky Way's brightest globular clusters is emanating mysterious radio waves from its heart, new observations have revealed. Scientists believe the intriguing signal may be produced by a medium-sized black hole; if true, that'd make this result the first of its kind. Full Story: Space (1/23)  SpaceX SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site (SpaceX) SpaceX wants to do a land swap in Texas to "expand its operational footprint around its launch facilities" for its giant new Starship rocket. The company plans to give 477 acres to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department near the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge a little north of Boca Chica in coastal South Texas. Full Story: Space (1/23)  Technology Watch balloon-like space station module explode (Sierra Space) Sierra Space deliberately blew up its first full-scale space station module prototype recently to get ready for future space missions that could take place as soon as 2030, the company announced on Monday (Jan. 22). The blast was equivalent to using 164 sticks of dynamite. Full Story: Space (1/23)  Star Wars Learn the history and heroics of 'Star Wars' Mandalorians (Titan Books) This handsome 144-page hardcover collectible is themed specifically around all aspects of Mandalorian appearances in the "Star Wars" empire, touching upon the actors that portrayed these indelible characters, their codes and oaths, culture and customs, and the craftsmanship of their armor and weapons. And yes, there's even a special chapter on that adorable Force-fortified alien we first knew as Baby Yoda, then later as Grogu when its real name was announced to viewers. Full Story: Space (1/23)  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

NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity

NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity | Space mysteries: Why do Earth's magnetic poles flip? | Best binoculars for kids 2024: Top picks for youngsters Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version January 22, 2024 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity (NASA/JPL-Caltech) We held our breath for a moment on Jan. 18, when scientists announced they'd lost contact with the Perseverance Mars rover's helicopter, Ingenuity. But over the weekend, Ingenuity phoned home and NASA is again communicating with the little Mars chopper. But what happened? Full Story: Space (1/22)  Space mysteries: Why do Earth's magnetic poles flip? (Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Earth's magnetic field is generated by the complex flow of molten metallic material in the outer core of the planet. Sometimes, it flips over, but exactly why that happens is a mystery that has captivated scientists. Full Story: Space (1/22)  Space Deal of the Day Best binoculars for kids 2024: Top picks for youngsters (Getty Images) Get your children into stargazing with the best binoculars for kids, plus our updated recommendations for what to look out for. Full Story: Space (4/29)  Skywatching January full moon 2024: 'Wolf Moon' howls at Gemini twins (Daniel Garrido/Getty Images) The January full moon is often called the Wolf Moon, a name which may date back to when wolves would howl outside villages. In 2024, the full January moon will rise on Jan. 25 and shine with the Gemini constellation, while Jupiter and Saturn are also visible. Full Story: Space (1/14)  Technology Wild Mars plane concept could seek water from on above (Ge-Cheng Zha) The search for water on Mars could include a hunt from Red Planet skies. An early-stage vehicle, affectionately called MAGGIE, would search for water on Mars from high in the planet's atmosphere. In fact, MAGGIE just received its first tranche of funding from NASA on the long road to getting ready for flight. While there's no timeline yet for the craft's first flight, another flying vehicle on Mars continues to exceed and excel. Full Story: Space (1/21)  Search for Life If life exists on Mars, don't count on sample-return (NASA) While the clamoring to bring bits and pieces of Mars back to Earth for intensive study continues, scientists are also devising instruments and techniques that can be sent to the Red Planet to perform on-the-spot probes for life. Could these low-cost approaches usurp the early need for samples shot directly from Mars? Full Story: Space (1/21)  Entertainment 'Constellation' trailer teases space adventure on Apple TV+ (Apple TV+) After surviving an explosion on board the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Jo Ericsson is thrust into a different mission: to uncover the hidden history of space travel. 'Constellation' premieres globally on Feb. 21 on Apple TV+. Full Story: Space (1/22)  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

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