Space.com
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- NASA astronauts hold their own Summer Olympics in space (video)by mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 26th July 2024 at 10:00 pm
NASA astronauts held their own mini-Olympics on the International Space Station to mark the start of the Summer Games here on Earth.
- SpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission delayed until mid-Augustby mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 26th July 2024 at 9:00 pm
SpaceX is now eyeing mid- to late August for the launch of the Polaris Dawn astronaut mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.
- A moon of Uranus could have a hidden ocean, James Webb Space Telescope findson 26th July 2024 at 7:59 pm
Astronomers have found that Ariel, a moon of Uranus, has some of the most carbon dioxide-rich deposits in the solar system, hinting at a buried water ocean.
- Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle, sends massive coronal mass ejection into space (video)on 26th July 2024 at 7:29 pm
A solar flare on July 23 was even bigger than a previous one that triggered May's global aurora storm, but this one was facing away from Earth on the far side of the sun.
- 'Wonderlab' host Emily Calandrelli will fly to suborbital space with Blue Originon 26th July 2024 at 7:00 pm
The Space Gal is headed into orbit, as part of Space for Humanity's Citizen Astronaut Program.
NASA.com
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- LIVE: NASA is with you from Oshkoshby John Gould on 26th July 2024 at 11:00 pm
Welcome to NASA Aeronautics’ live update page with news about NASA events and other festivities taking place throughout the week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, which we simply call Oshkosh. Friday Night Farewell Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. EDT It’s time to say good night from Oshkosh as the work week comes to a
- Three NASA Interns Expand Classroom Access to NASA Databy Sandra May on 26th July 2024 at 7:20 pm
This summer, NASA welcomed interns with professional teaching experience to help make the agency’s data more interactive and accessible in the classroom. Their efforts are an important step in fostering the education and curiosity of the Artemis Generation of students who will shape the future workforce. Diane Ripollone: Making Activities Accessible for Low-Vision Students A
- Hubble Images a Classic Spiral by Monika Luabeya on 26th July 2024 at 6:38 pm
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image treats viewers to a wonderfully detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430 that lies 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor. Several other galaxies, located relatively nearby to this one, are just beyond the frame of this image; one is close enough that gravitational interaction is driving
Image of the Day
- Hubble Images a Classic Spiralon 26th July 2024 at 6:40 pm
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is a wonderfully detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430 that lies 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.
Space Station News
- UPDATE: NASA, Boeing to Stream Flight Test Mission Briefing on NASA+by Abbey A. Donaldson on 24th July 2024 at 9:23 pm
NASA and Boeing will host a news conference with mission leadership at 11:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 25, to provide the latest status of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test aboard the International Space Station. NASA previously planned an audio-only media teleconference to host the discussion. The agency will provide live coverage on NASA+, NASA
- NASA Streams First 4K Video from Aircraft to Space Station, Backby Kelly M. Matter on 24th July 2024 at 1:54 pm
A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and back for the first time using optical, or laser, communications. The feat was part of a series of tests on new technology that could provide live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon
- NASA, Boeing to Discuss Crew Flight Test Mission, Ground Testingby Abbey A. Donaldson on 23rd July 2024 at 7:21 pm
Leadership from NASA and Boeing will participate in a media teleconference at 11:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 25, to provide the latest status of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test mission aboard the International Space Station. Audio of the media teleconference will stream live on the agency’s website: https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv Participants include: Media interested in participating
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 26 – August 3by Alan MacRobert on 26th July 2024 at 8:40 am
Very low in the west in bright twilight, have you picked up Venus yet? Binoculars help. Much tougher will be Mercury and Regulus. Their arrangement changes all week. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 26 – August 3 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Astronomers Find 21 “Dark” Neutron Stars Orbiting Sun-like Starsby Monica Young on 25th July 2024 at 6:07 pm
New analysis has revealed 21 Sun-like stars in mutual orbit around dark objects of neutron star–like masses — rare systems that have escaped destruction by supernova. The post Astronomers Find 21 “Dark” Neutron Stars Orbiting Sun-like Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 26 – August 3by Alan MacRobert on 26th July 2024 at 8:40 am
Very low in the west in bright twilight, have you picked up Venus yet? Binoculars help. Much tougher will be Mercury and Regulus. Their arrangement changes all week. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 26 – August 3 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 19 – 28by Alan MacRobert on 19th July 2024 at 9:14 am
Scorpius poses at center stage in the south. The Sagittarius Teapot follows behind it. And Rasalhague, the head star of Ophiuchus. turns the Summer Triangle into a big, upright diamond. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 19 – 28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.