Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites—ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere. Among meteorites, one type—called carbonaceous chondrites—stands out as the most primitive and provides a unique glimpse into the solar system’s infancy.
Pete Scifres from Westlake Village, California Reflection Canyon, located at the end of an 8-mile hike into Utah’s Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, serves as the foreground for this view of the spring Milky Way. The photographer captured the sky with a Canon mirrorless camera and a 15-second exposure at f/1.8 and ISO 4000 withContinue reading “Upon further reflection” The post Upon further reflection appeared first on Astronomy Magazine. Continue ReadingUpon further reflection
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation expressed confidence that Congress will ultimately reject sharp cuts in NASA science programs proposed by the White House, citing competition with China as one factor. The post Maryland congressmen vow to block proposed NASA science budget cuts appeared first on SpaceNews.
Journalist Gayle King conquered her fear of flying in a big way today (April 14), going to space with Katy Perry and others in Blue Origin’s historic all-female flight. Continue ReadingGayle King just conquered her fears with Blue Origin’s all-female space launch. Here’s how she did it.
Aisha Bowe filled a milestone seat when she flew on Blue Origin’s 11th human and first all-female spaceflight on April 14, 2025. Continue Reading100th person to fly only a suborbital spaceflight | Space picture of the day for April 14, 2025
In one way or another, the Lunar Gateway has lingered around the periphery of NASA’s human exploration program since the Obama administration. Back then, the elements that eventually coalesced into the Gateway were geared toward a nebulous initiative to capture a small asteroid and reposition it closer to Earth. Under direction from the first Trump administration, NASA ditched the asteroid idea and repackaged the concept to become a mini-space station in orbit around the Moon. Continue ReadingLunar Gateway’s skeleton is complete—its next stop may be Trump’s chopping block
A new study in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society by researchers including István Szapudi of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Institute for Astronomy suggests the universe may rotate—just extremely slowly. The finding could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest puzzles.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket lifted off on the NS-31 mission with Katy Perry and five other women on April 14, for a suborbital spaceflight that left a deep and lasting impact on the entire crew. Continue Reading‘It is the highest high’: Here’s what Katy Perry and the 5 other women of Blue Origin’s historic all-female flight felt after liftoff (videos)
This new image, released on April 4, 2025, showcases the dazzling young star cluster NGC 346. Although both the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope have released images of NGC 346 previously, this image includes new data and is the first to combine Hubble observations made at infrared, optical, and ultraviolet wavelengths into an intricately detailed view of this vibrant star-forming factory.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is six days and less than 50 million miles (80 million km) away from its second close encounter with an asteroid; this time, the small main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson.
Tournear will return to the Space Development Agency on April 17 after a three-month administrative leave The post Derek Tournear to return as Space Development Agency director after investigation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Amanda Nguyen has become the first Vietnamese woman to fly to space; her spaceflight is a testament to her achievements as an accomplished scientist, and is also part of a larger story of healing as a survivor of sexual assault. Continue ReadingAmanda Nguyen becomes 1st Vietnamese woman to fly to space: ‘This journey really is about healing’ (video)
Katy Perry just flew to suborbital space on a historic all-female flight with Blue Origin. The trip, though brief, changed her in significant ways the pop star said. Continue Reading‘I feel super connected to love’: Katy Perry reflects on her historic space launch with Blue Origin (video)
Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation hearing for the position. Should the Senate confirm him, Isaacman will be the first billionaire – but not the first astronaut – to head NASA. Perhaps evenContinue reading “Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience” The post Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts Continue ReadingTrump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience
Before Einstein, special relativity, and E = mc2, what was the prevailing theory on the Sun’s seemingly eternal energy? William FieldsDayton, Ohio The question of what energy source powers the Sun has been around for literally centuries. During the 1800s, some thought that a constant shower of meteors onto the Sun might do the trick.Continue reading “Before Einstein, what did astronomers think powered the Sun?” The post Before Einstein, what did astronomers think powered the Continue ReadingBefore Einstein, what did astronomers think powered the Sun?
Star Wars Celebration is returning to Japan later this month, so here’s a list of things we expect (and hope) to see addressed at the event. Continue ReadingStar Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is this weekend, and here are 5 things we want to see from the year’s biggest Star Wars event
SpaceNews produced the official Show Daily for all three exhibit days of the 38th Space Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, April 17-20, 2023. The post Catch up on all of SpaceNews’ Space Symposium 2025 coverage appeared first on SpaceNews.
This fantastic Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is user-friendly, delivers bright, high-resolution projections and rivals more expensive rivals for performance. Continue ReadingView the wonders of the night sky with one of the best star projectors around — now at one of its cheapest-ever prices
A flag flown to the moon, a cookie from Cookie Monster and a locket gifted by an actress are now all space artifacts, having briefly left the planet with pop star Katy Perry and five more women. Continue ReadingPop star Katy Perry and crew’s Blue Origin spaceflight souvenirs
On March 18, NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for thermal vacuum testing at the X-ray and Cryogenic Facility, which simulates the harsh conditions of space.
