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Artemis 1’s journey to launching for the moon
NASA will attempt to launch Artemis 1 - the mighty SLS rocket and its attached Orion space capsule - on November 16, mission managers confirmed on Monday.
November 15, 2022
If we find life beyond Earth, how will we respond?
Will we find life beyond Earth? The new SETI Post-Detection Hub research initiative wants humanity to be ready, if and when it ever happens.
November 13, 2022
SpaceX launching comsats Saturday
A SpaceX launch on Saturday (November 12, 2022) will orbit a pair of communications satellites that will improve the U.S. 5G network.
November 11, 2022
World population to hit 8 billion this month
The world population will reach 8 billion people on November 15, 2022. Read more about population trends across the world.
November 11, 2022
Challenger debris found in the Atlantic
Divers filming for the History Channel found Challenger debris off the Florida space coast. NASA confirmed the discovery. Read more here.
November 11, 2022
ISS resupply run delayed by Hurricane Nicole
Launch of a resupply run to the ISS has been delayed until Monday, November 21, 2022, at the earliest. The mission was put off because of Hurricane Nicole.
November 11, 2022
NASA’s new heat shield passes its test
It might look like it, but it's not a UFO. It's an innovative, inflatable, new heat shield - called LOFTID - successfully tested in early November 2022.
November 10, 2022
Carl Sagan born 88 years ago today
For many, for decades, Carl Sagan was the best-known astronomer on Earth. He popularized astronomy in a popular TV series. Today is his birthday.
November 9, 2022
1st Election Day total lunar eclipse for US
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, will bring the 1st Election Day total lunar eclipse in U.S. history. It won't happen again until November 8, 2394.
November 6, 2022
Russia threatens attacks on civilian satellites
Russia said civilian satellites could become legitimate military targets. That's because countries such as Ukraine use them to fend off hostile invading armies.
October 27, 2022
