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Virgin Orbit’s premiere UK launch fails
Virgin Orbit's premiere UK launch failed on Monday, January 9, 2023, as the rocket malfunctioned, and the satellites failed to reach their intended orbits.
January 11, 2023
Slow, long fireball Monday night over the UK
After a slow start, 2023 has now provided a massive boost to the fireball activity with a well-timed event over the southern United Kingdom.
January 10, 2023
SpaceX aims for 100 launches in 2023
SpaceX had set a record launch pace in 2022 and plans to double it in 2023. Meanwhile, traffic is getting heavy on orbit.
January 5, 2023
A large volcanic outburst on Jupiter’s moon Io
An astronomer used a remotely operated telescope to monitor Io's volcanoes. In fall 2022, he saw a large volcanic outburst - the largest yet!
January 4, 2023
Isaac Newton born today in 1643
Isaac Newton, born on January 4, 1643, discovered the laws of motion and other principles that laid the foundation of physics and astronomy.
January 4, 2023
SWOT mission to survey Earth’s water
NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography - SWOT - satellite launched on December 16. It's an international mission to observe water on Earth's surface.
December 20, 2022
Leaky Soyuz at ISS in ‘good working order,’ NASA says
A leaky Soyuz at ISS sprang a coolant leak last week. It is now in "good working order," NASA said, but flight controllers continue to evaluate.
December 18, 2022
How plants control their ‘mouths’
Scientists have learned from new research how plants control their 'mouths.' That is, they've learned the mechanism that lets plants breathe in carbon dioxide.
December 15, 2022
SpaceX launching competitor’s satellites Thursday
SpaceX will launch a set of communications satellites for rival OneWeb on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Find out how to watch the livestream here.
December 8, 2022
Mauna Loa volcano: No evac orders, but residents on alert
Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii is erupting for the 1st time in 38 years. As of this morning, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports "no property is at risk."
November 29, 2022
