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SETI finds sign of intelligence, and it’s our own Voyager 1
The SETI telescope detected Voyager 1's signal in interstellar space. SETI astronomer Wael Farah explains what it means for finding intelligence in our galaxy.
August 27, 2022
Drought around the world, August 2022, in dramatic images
Drought is crippling many regions of the world in 2022, from the US and Europe to China and the Horn of Africa. As waters recede, artifacts are appearing.
August 26, 2022
Launches: Ashes of Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura and others to go to space
Launches for August 26: Remains of Star Trek celebrities, including Nichelle Nichols who played Lt. Uhura, will be part of a memorial spaceflight later in 2022.
August 26, 2022
The crescent moon and Venus in stunning photos
Here are some beautiful photos of the very old waning crescent moon and Venus on August 25 and 26, 2022, in the east shortly before sunrise.
August 26, 2022
Launches: Rocket Lab probe to look for life in Venus clouds
In 2023, the aerospace company Rocket Lab will launch a private mission to probe the atmosphere of Venus for signs of life.
August 25, 2022
See Venus and the moon on morning of August 25
Brilliant Venus and a wafer-thin crescent moon pair up in the eastern sky on the morning of August 25, 2022. Find out how to see them here!
August 24, 2022
Bill Nye explains Webb Space Telescope images
In this new video from Wired, Bill Nye explains what we're seeing in some of the new Webb Space Telescope images.
August 23, 2022
Launches: We are going! Plus, a private space station
Launches blog for August 23: NASA tweets that Artemis 1 is still slated for launch August 29 ... And gives the nod to a private space station concept.
August 23, 2022
Jupiter from Webb in new images. Amazing!
New images of Jupiter from Webb show amazing details on the giant planet, including auroras, the Great Red Spot, and its rings and satellites.
August 22, 2022
Launches: NASA solicits plans to deorbit ISS
Launches blog for August 22: NASA quietly asks companies their thoughts on deorbiting ISS. The mission end for the station is currently planned for 2030.
August 22, 2022
