NASA’s Quest to Touch the Sun
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Our sun is the best-observed star in the entire universe. We see its light every day. For centuries, scientists have …
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Our sun is the best-observed star in the entire universe. We see its light every day. For centuries, scientists have …
By Tom Krisher, Josh Funk and Marcia Dunn | Associated Press A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what …
Thanks to a historic geomagnetic storm last night, May 10th, people as far south as Florida had the chance to see auroras. For those who missed the dazzling light show …
The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) has issued a “severe geomagnetic storm watch,” the first such watch issued in nearly 20 years. The biggest solar storm in …
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the southern United States and potentially disrupt communications this weekend. The National Oceanic and …
The damage to the Orion capsule from the Artemis I mission is already top of mind for NASA as it works to make the Artemis II mission safe for humans. …
“It fits in with the general narrative of Boeing having lost its way,” says McDowell. Starliner, like Crew Dragon, is a capsule-shaped spacecraft like the Apollo missions of old. Capable …
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In October, a Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper mission. …
After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. It’s the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a …
The Apollo 11 lunar module is on the left, at its forever resting spot on the Moon. On the right is Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 Moonwalk on July …