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Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonder
Read full article: Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonderStarlink satellites can be seen lined up in the night's sky, leaving people around the world wondering what their purpose is.
Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard of
Read full article: Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard ofJacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.
โBest meteor shower of the yearโ is upon us
Read full article: โBest meteor shower of the yearโ is upon usWeโre lucky to get fleeting moments throughout the year when we can witness beautiful sights in the sky. Thanks to space experts, weโre fortunate enough to have a heads up as to when weโll get the best view of them.
Our knowledge of the solar system is expanding. Hereโs how scientists define interstellar space.
Read full article: Our knowledge of the solar system is expanding. Hereโs how scientists define interstellar space.This week on Space Curious, a listener wanted to know, "How big is the solar system?"
Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflight
Read full article: Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflightAnimal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.
NASAโs Apollo moon program wasnโt sustainable, but with commercial space, Artemis can be
Read full article: NASAโs Apollo moon program wasnโt sustainable, but with commercial space, Artemis can beThis time, the U.S. plans to stay on the moon with a sustainable presence with the help of international and commercial partners.
China discounts possibility of harm from rocket plunging toward Earth
Read full article: China discounts possibility of harm from rocket plunging toward EarthChina says the upper stage of its Long March 5B carrier rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly burn up on re-entry, posing little threat to people and property on Earth.
Pittsburghโs ambassadors to space are ready to return America to the moon
Read full article: Pittsburghโs ambassadors to space are ready to return America to the moonSeveral private companies launching moon landers later this year from Florida will kick off a grand campaign to better understand our nearest neighbor, with big implications for when NASA returns humans to the moon in a few short years.
Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard of
Read full article: Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard ofJacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.
These photos on Mars are the best weโve ever seen
Read full article: These photos on Mars are the best weโve ever seenThe landing is part of NASAโs Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort to explore the Red Planet. (2021 NASA)This is the first 360-degree panorama taken by Mastcam-Z, a zoomable pair of cameras aboard NASAโs Perseverance Mars rover. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSSThis shows the rim of Jezero Crater as seen in the first 360-degree panorama taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASAโs Perseverance Mars rover (Feb. 24, 2021). AdNASAโs Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Rover Down-Look Camera. The Perseverance Mars rover landed on Mars Feb. 18, 2021.
Scientists have first ever direct image of a dying galaxy
Read full article: Scientists have first ever direct image of a dying galaxyLocal 4 meteorologist Paul Gross was born in Detroit and has spent his entire life and career right here in southeast Michigan. Paul has researched, written and produced eight half-hour documentaries for WDIV, as well as many science, historical and environmental stories.
How scientists know weโre not going to get squashed by an asteroid
Read full article: How scientists know weโre not going to get squashed by an asteroidIn a recent episode of the podcast โSpace Curious,โ planetary scientists helped us understand why this is. They also explained how we know where asteroids are, and why weโre not all going to get squashed by one anytime soon. โThe main reason we go to Bennu is because it is the most potentially hazardous asteroid,โ Campins said. โItโs a primitive asteroid,โ Campins said. Campins said when someone reads about an asteroid headed for Earth, itโs a good idea to do some fact checking.
Astronomers are working to make sure large satellite constellations donโt forever change the night sky
Read full article: Astronomers are working to make sure large satellite constellations donโt forever change the night skyA composite image of Starlink satellite trails across an image of Comet NEOWise taken in Central Florida by astronomer Derek Demeter in July 2020. (Derek Demeter)Our view of the night sky has been changing ever since the light bulb was invented. โWhen I look up at the night sky, Iโm reminded of the thousands of years of history that people have been inspired -- a lot of our traditions today stem from ancient people looking up at the night sky and feeling awe and wonder,โ he said. AdIn August, the members of an American Astronomical Society committee -- who have been working with SpaceX engineers-- released their findings about how to mitigate trashing the night sky and what the long-standing impact of these large constellations will be. Lori Allen, also an astronomer with the NOIRLab, said the astronomy working group observed Starlink satellites to determine if changes to the satellite hardware will work, what observatories can do.
Who takes out the space trash? Space debris is growing, hereโs whatโs being done about it
Read full article: Who takes out the space trash? Space debris is growing, hereโs whatโs being done about itAnd so whilst we say โspace debris,โ itโs not like thereโs hundreds and hundreds of objects all crammed together or creating a huge problem. Space is big, and the separations between these pieces of space debris are quite large.โAdBatcheldor said most space debris, or space junk, is tracked and right now not posing a danger to any new missions. This is the area most concentrated with space debris, according to NASAโs Orbital Debris Program Office. His research area of focus is on robotics in space, including satellite repair in space and removal of space debris. Hosted by space reporter Emilee Speck, each episode is designed to inspire everyone, from the space curious to the space fanatics.
Space Curious: The origin story of the International Space Station
Read full article: Space Curious: The origin story of the International Space StationThat means most college students today have never known a day without an astronaut orbiting above them on the International Space Station. The International Space Station, or ISS, is just shy of the same length as an American football field and the largest spacecraft ever built. โI felt as an International Space Station, we needed to enter as an international crew.โAdCabana and Krikalev went into the ISS at the same time. โSergei and I enter side by side, so there was no first person to enter the International Space Station,โ Cabana said. Hosted by space reporter Emilee Speck, each episode is designed to inspire everyone, from the space curious to the space fanatics.
Are you Space Curious? Submit your intergalactic questions here
Read full article: Are you Space Curious? Submit your intergalactic questions hereWhat do you want to know about spaceflight and planetary exploration in the era of a new space industry? Space exploration is fueled by the need to answer questions about the great unknown. Thereโs no need to have a background in physics or a degree in engineering; this is open for the space curious to the space obsessed. Space reporter Emilee Speck will answer your intergalactic questions with help from astronauts, scientists and engineers. Your questions could be featured on Space Curious, a podcast from Graham Media Group and ClickOrlando.com.