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Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
Alfred M. Worden, Who Orbited the Moon in 1971, Dies at 88
While two Apollo 15 crewmen roamed the lunar surface on a scientific mission, he took valuable…
These Auction Items Are Out of This World. No, Really.
Collectors know that meteorites, proof of where art and science intersect, aren’t just for museums anymore. …
American Astronomy’s Future Goes on Trial in Washington
As competition with Europe heats up, astronomers pitch their dreams of giant telescopes astride the Earth. …
European-Russian Mars Mission Delayed to 2022 Over Coronavirus and Tests
“We cannot really cut corners,” said the head of the European Space Agency. Click…
Why Didn’t Saturn Eat Titan, Its Biggest Moon?
New simulations explain how the ringed planet ended up with one giant moon that domineers its…
This Black Hole Blew a Hole in the Cosmos
The galaxy cluster Ophiuchus was doing just fine until WISEA J171227.81-232210.7 — a black hole several…
Boeing Starliner Flight’s Flaws Show ‘Fundamental Problem,’ NASA Says
A software glitch that could have destroyed the capsule was fixed in orbit, during an uncrewed…
‘Close Call’: NASA-Boeing Investigation of Starliner Flight Finds Lapses
The uncrewed December space mission could have ended in disaster. Click here for original…
Red Space Lettuce Might Feed Red Planet Voyagers
Leafy vegetables grown by astronauts aboard the International Space Station were as healthful as lettuce on…