The mysterious dimming of the red supergiant is the result of a stellar exhalation, astronomers say. …
Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
Perseid Meteor Shower: Watch It Peak in Night Skies
Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you…
Amazon Satellites Add to Astronomers’ Worries About the Night Sky
The F.C.C. approved the company’s 3,236-satellite constellation, which aims to provide high-speed internet service around the…
A Star Went Supernova in 1987. Where Is It Now?
Astronomers might have found the ultradense remnant of an explosion that wracked a nearby galaxy. …
Private Boats Enter SpaceX Splashdown Area, Raising Concerns
“We need to do a better job next time” of securing the area, the NASA administrator,…
NASA Astronauts Safely Return to Earth: ‘Thank You for Flying SpaceX’
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley returned to Earth in the first water landing by an American…
SpaceX Crew Dragon and Astronaut Return: When to Watch
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley left the space station on Saturday night, preparing for a Gulf…
SpaceX Crew Dragon to Bring 2 NASA Astronauts Home
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are getting ready to splash down after two months in orbit. …
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Launch: When to Watch
The third and final mission to the red planet of the month will lift off on…
To Land Perseverance Rover in One Piece, NASA Made Improvements
The United States has an unparalleled record of success on the red planet’s surface, but NASA’s…