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Archive for November 18th, 2022

NSF plans another collapse for Arecibo Observatory (op-ed)

November 18th, 2022 by

The collapse of the world’s most powerful radio and radar telescope didn’t kill off science at the Arecibo Observatory, but the National Science Foundation might.

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ABL Space Systems’ RS1 rocket aborts 1st-ever launch try

November 18th, 2022 by

ABL Space Systems’ RS1 rocket aborted its first-ever launch attempt today (Nov. 17) during engine ignition. The vehicle is healthy, company representatives said.

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Follow Orion’s trip to the moon with NASA Artemis 1 tracking website

November 18th, 2022 by

Watch the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft during its moon journey, or download the tracking information for use in data visualizations or other applications.

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Russian cosmonauts complete station spacewalk to ready radiator for move

November 18th, 2022 by

Two components of the Russian side of the International Space Station are a step closer to being robotically relocated after two cosmonauts completed a spacewalk to prepare the pieces for their move.

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The James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the earliest galaxies of the universe like never before, scientists say

November 18th, 2022 by

NASA’s newest space telescope has left scientists seeing distant stars — and galaxies.

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Glaciers in Yellowstone and Yosemite on track to vanish within decades, UN report warns

November 18th, 2022 by

A United Nations report warns of imperiled glaciers at iconic World Heritage sites — but climate action could save most of them.

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NASA celebrates successful Artemis 1 launch by cutting ties

November 18th, 2022 by

Artemis 1 has finally taken flight, and NASA officials took a bit of time to savor the success.

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China launches mysterious Earth observation satellites

November 18th, 2022 by

China launched its 53rd rocket of 2022 on Wednesday (Nov. 16), bringing it three launches shy of tying the record 56 liftoffs the country set last year.

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