NIRSpec is a type of spectrograph which works in the near-infrared spectrum, at 0.6 to 5 microns, which is just past the wavelength of red visible light (via NASA). The special thing about NIRSpec is… [+1122 chars]
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. NASA shrugs off Roscosmos leader's rant over U.S. sanctions and space station NASA on Friday shrugged off public comments from the head of its… [+1111 chars]
The Parker Solar Probe touched the sun yet again as it cruised through the corona on February 25. Moving at a speed of 5,79,363 kilometres per hour, the spacecraft faced temperatures up to 760 degree… [+1949 chars]
If you've ever read about exoplanets that is, planets outside our solar system you've likely come across a particular name: Kepler. You'll find exoplanets with names like Kepler-452b or Kepler-4b, an… [+1420 chars]
German astronaut Matthias Maurer has marked his 100th day aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by sharing a photo of himself inside the orbiting outposts Cupola module. The European Space Ag… [+2770 chars]
Satellites orbiting the moon. Moon view from Space with Geometric Network Polygon Graphic and ... [+] Connected Lines. Full moon with extreme level of detail and clearly visible craters on the surfac… [+3204 chars]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Twitter suspends Missouri Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler’s account after she tweeted, “Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women.” Twitter...
German astronaut Matthias Maurer has marked his 100th day aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by sharing a photo of himself inside the orbiting outposts Cupola module. The European Space Ag… [+2770 chars]
When it comes to space launch, it often feels like SpaceX makes all the headlines. SpaceX is the only company routinely launching rockets to orbit and then landing them back on Earth. It's the only … [+3762 chars]
A few weeks ago, NASA announced that operations for the International Space Station will be extended until 2030. But the ISS is aging and cannot be repaired or replaced. As early as 2031, the ISS co… [+6341 chars]
Its with great disappointment that I report to you the soon death of the International Space Station. NASA announced.By 2031, the ISS will be crashed into Point Nemo, which is a specific location in … [+2766 chars]
Satellites orbiting the moon. Moon view from Space with Geometric Network Polygon Graphic and ... [+] Connected Lines. Full moon with extreme level of detail and clearly visible craters on the surfac… [+3204 chars]