Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight today

Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight | Watch a new supernova explode today with free livestream | Space quiz! Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test flight on Thursday (May 25) ahead of opening commercial space tourism. In what year did the last Virgin Galactic flight take place? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version May 25, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight (Virgin Galactic) Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test mission on Thursday (May 25) before starting commercial service. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Watch a new supernova explode today with free livestream (Steven Bellavia) The supernova, designated SN 2023ixf, is one of the largest and brightest seen for a decade. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Space quiz! Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test flight on Thursday (May 25) ahead of opening commercial space tourism. In what year did the last Virgin Galactic flight take place? Learn the answer here! 2015 2017 2019 2021 Space Deal of the Day Best tripods in 2023 for astrophotography and more (Future) The best tripods that every astrophotographer and landscape photographer should have to keep cameras and lenses steady while photographing the stars. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Spaceflight Watch Vulcan Centaur rocket test-fire its engines today (ULA) The test is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday (March 25). Full Story: Space (5/24)  Virgin Orbit shuts down after selling key assets (Virgin Orbit/Greg Robinson) The company was known for its air-launch rocket system. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Science & Astronomy Stormy vortex on north pole of Uranus seen for 1st time (NASA/JPL-Caltech/VLA) A polar cyclone is swirling on Uranus, further showing that the planet's atmosphere is a hive of hidden activity. Full Story: Space (5/24)  NASA's Lucy probe on course for 1st asteroid flyby (NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center) Lucy will become the first to investigate the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter, visiting a record number of space rocks beginning in late 2023. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Technology Super Typhoon Mawar swirls menacingly in satellite views (NOAA) Satellites watched as the powerful Super Typhoon Mawar made its way toward the U.S. island territory of Guam on Wednesday (May 24). Full Story: Space (5/25)  Search for Life 'Alien' signal beamed to Earth from Mars in SETI test (ESA/ATG medialab) The coded message is designed to help us prep for a real potential signal from E.T. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' is still the best of 'Star Wars' (Lucasfilm Ltd.) As the original trilogy closer turns 40, 'Return of the Jedi' can still hold its own against almost everything that followed. Full Story: Space (5/24)    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

Moon crash site found! NASA spots grave of private lander

Moon crash site found! NASA spots grave of private lander | Russian rocket launches robotic cargo ship to ISS | Space quiz! A NASA lunar orbiter has spotted the final resting place of the Hakuto-R moon lander built by ispace, a private company based in which country? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version May 24, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Moon crash site found! NASA spots grave of private lander (NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University) Images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter appear to show separate chunks of debris. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Russian rocket launches robotic cargo ship to ISS (NASA TV) A robotic Russian cargo craft launched more than 2 tons of fresh supplies for astronauts on the ISS. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Space quiz! A NASA lunar orbiter has spotted the final resting place of the Hakuto-R moon lander built by ispace, a private company based in which country? Learn the answer here! Japan South Korea United Arab Emirates China Space Deal of the Day These beginner Celestron telescopes are over 30% off (Amazon) You can either start your stargazing journey for under $80 or grab something a little more powerful and save over $110. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Skywatching New amazing photos from world's largest sun telescope (NSF/AURA/NSO) The world's largest solar telescope has captured fine features on the sun in remarkable detail, including rare glimpses of decaying sunspots. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Spaceflight 1st rocket launched from a floating launch pad in US waters (The Spaceport Company) Full Story: Space (5/23)  Meet Virgin Galactic's test pilots in this new video (Virgin Galactic) Get to know the people who steer the company's 'hand-flown suborbital ballistic space plane.' Full Story: Space (5/23)  Science & Astronomy Jupiter's lightning is strikingly similar to Earth's (NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/JunoCam) Lightning crackles in a stepwise fashion on both worlds, a new study finds. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Hubble reveals a rare black hole lurking in our backyard (ESA/Hubble & NASA) A rare midsize black hole may be lurking at the center of a star party just 6,000 light-years away. Full Story: Space (5/24)  SpaceX SpaceX joining FAA to fight Starship environmental lawsuit (SpaceX) A win by the plaintiffs could cause 'severe injury to SpaceX's business,' the company wrote. Full Story: Space (5/23)  Entertainment Lego to roll out Mars Perseverance rover set (Lego) The Lego model replicates several of the real rover's features, including 360-degree steering and Perseverance's companion, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter. Full Story: Space (5/23)    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