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Archive for September, 2022

VP Kamala Harris: Artemis 1 moon mission a ‘test of pure innovation’

September 3rd, 2022 by

NASA’s Artemis moon program is the next giant leap for America’s space program, one all Americans should be proud of, Vice President Kamala Harris said this week.

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See the first quarter moon on Saturday (Sept. 3)

September 3rd, 2022 by

A week after the new moon the moon reaches its first quarter, the point at which one-half of its disk is illuminated by the sun as seen from Earth. This can be spotted during the first weekend of September 2022.

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Solar Orbiter to look at Venus’ magnetic field as it swings by the planet

September 3rd, 2022 by

The sun-studying Solar Orbiter spacecraft will swing by Venus on Saturday (Sept. 3) and gather bonus observations of our neighbor planet’s mysterious magnetic field.

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It’s not just rocket science — hidden chemistry powers moon launches and sustains life in space

September 3rd, 2022 by

Dive into the chemistry that makes launching rockets and living in space possible.

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The Artemis 1 mission marks the start of a new space race to mine the moon

September 3rd, 2022 by

Artemis 1 marks the beginning of a new space race for lunar resources, and this time around, everybody wants to mine the moon.

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NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket going for 2nd launch try today

September 3rd, 2022 by

NASA is counting down for its second launch attempt of the Artemis 1 moon mission. The two-hour window opens today (Sept. 3) at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT).

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NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit — here’s what to expect and why it’s important

September 3rd, 2022 by

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‘Star Trek’ Day offers a feast for fans, including news, interviews and more

September 3rd, 2022 by

Fingers crossed there will be a brand new teaser, or trailer, or even two.

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