An Epic View of the Seasons
Most kids learn in elementary school that the seasons are caused by Earth rotating on a tilted axis during its yearly orbit around the Sun. The…
Falcon 9 launches Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea level
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back…
OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture
BERLIN — The head of German space company OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the…
First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden struc…
QUICK FACTS What it is: Barred spiral galaxy Messier 61, AKA NGC 4303 Where it is: 55 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo When…
Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight
WASHINGTON — Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national…
Science news this week: Powerful solar storms, explodin…
The stars of the show in this week’s science news were actually the stars themselves. It was a truly brilliant week for updates and…
Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year
WASHINGTON — After a successful second flight of New Glenn, including the first landing of the booster, Blue Origin is looking to perform its…
SES adds to GEO’s busiest servicing pipeline with Infinite Orbits contract
TAMPA, Fla. — SES is adding another servicer to what is already the broadest and busiest satellite life-extension roster in the commercial…
Hubble Studies Star Ages in Colorful Galaxy
Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At…