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NASA’s Europa Clipper gets set of super-size solar arrays
NASA’s Europa Clipper is seen here on Aug. 21 at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in…
New algorithms could enhance autonomous spacecraft safety
A close approach to a model comet in the Caltech Autonomous Robotics and Control Lab. This…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket grounded pending mishap investigation
The first-stage booster tilted and blew up as it descended onto a droneship. SpaceX’s stalwart Falcon…
Scientists discover a long-sought global electric field on Earth
The Endurance rocket ship launches from Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. Credit: Andøya Space/Leif Jonny Eilertsen Using observations from…
Hubble traces star formation in nearby nebula NGC 261
NGC 261 is located within one of the Milky Way’s closest galactic companions, the Small Magellanic…
Research investigates variable star population of globular cluster NGC 1851
Identification chart of variable stars in the field of NGC 1851. Credit: Ferro et al., 2024.…
Study provides a more nuanced understanding of black hole thermodynamics
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A paper titled “Universality of the thermodynamics of a quantum-mechanically radiating black…
How biofilms can help or hinder spaceflight
Graphic depicting the various uses of biofilms. Credit: NASA As humans spread into the cosmos, we…
SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn launch again with no new date set
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Billionaire Jared Isaacman’s return trip to space on the Polaris Dawn mission…