The solar eclipse isn’t the only thing to enjoy in the skies in April
What’s Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has just released its monthly update highlighting what to look out for in the skies over the next month. While everyone…
NASA astronauts will try to grow plants on the moon
An artist’s concept of an Artemis astronaut deploying an instrument on the lunar surface. NASA It was almost a decade ago when astronauts aboard the International Space Station sat down…
NASA Rockets Set to Probe the Moon’s Shadow During Upcoming Eclipse
As the Moon wedges itself between Earth and Sun, temporarily dimming the day’s light over parts of our planet, three rockets will take to the skies to observe how those…
NASA Unveils First Astronaut Moon Kit Since Apollo
The Artemis 3 astronauts will be the first to walk on the surface of the Moon in more than 50 years, unlocking a new era of lunar exploration. NASA has…
How to safely watch April’s total solar eclipse, in person or online
Next month will see a rare and exciting astronomical event: a total solar eclipse that will be viewable across much of North America. On Monday, April 8, the moon will…
NASA Astronauts Set to Take the Wheel of Lunar Spacecraft for Artemis 2 Test
The Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for a key test of the Orion capsule, to see if the Moon crew can manage manual maneuvers prior to a lunar flyby.…
How to photograph April’s solar eclipse, according to NASA
Nikon recently shared some tips on how to photograph April’s total solar eclipse, and NASA is also offering its own ideas. The total solar eclipse will take place on April…
Boeing’s Starliner Set for First Astronaut Flight After Engineers Remove a Mile of Flammable Tape
The Starliner spacecraft is finally ready for launch, targeting a liftoff date in May. It’s been a struggle to get to this point for Boeing’s crew vehicle, which suffered from…
Astronomers Demand Radio Silence at the Moon’s Far Side, But Resistance May Be Futile
In the current era of spaceflight, the Moon is arguably the place to be. International space agencies and private companies alike are racing to the lunar surface, hoping to establish…
See Bizarre Martian Dunes and More of the Best Space Images of the Week
Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, W.R.M. Rocha (LEI) This image, captured by Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) , showcases a region near the protostar IRAS 23385. It’s a single exposure at a…