Euclid studies Milky Way center, supports future Roman observations
On 24 June 2026, a pair of earthquakes struck near Caracas, Venezuela, They caused significant ground movement and damage. The extent of the movement of the ground can be determined using satellite imagery. By using before-and-after images of the area around Caracas, the extent of the land movement can be measured. Analysists are using data…
Probably not, according to Eric Schwitzgebel, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside. In a new working paper, Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober, a former UCR graduate student who is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lisbon, argue that conscious beings may be possible even if they are built from…
Introduction: In this article, I’ll delve into a fascinating aspect of space exploration: the intricate art of maintaining uninterrupted communication with spacecraft throughout their missions. As humanity ventures farther into the cosmos, ensuring effective and reliable communication with distant probes and satellites becomes paramount. Space agencies face the formidable challenge of establishing and maintaining…
Flight engineer Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) helps flight engineer Chris Williams of NASA as he tries on his spacesuit on June 23, 2026, testing its comfort and mobility as well as its communications and life support systems inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock. Williams will go on a spacewalk on June…
Blue Origin’s New Glenn explodes on its launchpad at Cape Canaveral. Credit: @JConcilus via AP During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly…
In early May 2026, NASA employees, contractors, and volunteers helped to bring Heliophysics to girls of all ages in a fun-filled weekend of hands-on science activities and experiments. The event took place from May 1-3 at Camp Conowingo, a Girl Scouts of Central Maryland camping property on the Susquehanna River north of Baltimore, and brought…