James Webb Space Telescope preparing to see starbirth in high definition
The James Webb Space Telescope will investigate a stellar nursery in the Orion Nebula, promising to reveal the earliest stages of star formation.
Month: July 2022
NASA’s tiny CAPSTONE probe goes silent on its way to the moon
The 55-pound (25 kilograms) CAPSTONE moon probe ceased communicating with its handlers shortly after it deployed successfully from Rocket Lab’s Photon spacecraft bus yesterday (July 4).
NASA’s 1st Mars rover touched down on the Red Planet 25 years ago
It was on Independence Day 25 years ago that a little rover named after a Civil War abolitionist parachuted and tumbled to the Red Planet’s surface on airbags.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ episode 9 concludes the first chapter of Uhura’s journey
It’s gripping, it’s gritty and this episode pulls no punches in the show’s most daring installment yet.
NASA’s tiny CAPSTONE spacecraft now flying to the moon on its own
NASA’s CAPSTONE mission successfully executed a spacecraft burn Monday (July 4) and started its solo journey to the moon.
Solar eclipses: What are they?
Solar eclipses are one of nature’s most spectacular events. Here we explore what they are and the different types of solar eclipses.
How to watch Independence Day on Independence Day
Here’s where to watch Independence Day on the day itself.
Solar system planets, order and formation: A guide
Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.
15 stunning places on Earth that look like they’re from another planet
Earth is home to some truly alien-looking landscapes. From ice caves to martian-red deserts, discover some of the strangest places Earth has to offer.