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[nasa1974]

10 brilliant discoveries NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory made in its first decade in space

By Doris Elin Urrutia

https://www.space.com/nasa-solar-dynamics-observatory-10-discoveries.html

 

[nasa1974]

30 years ago today Voyager 1 took the photo of Earth dubbed the "Pale Blue Dot". Also in this article shows photo's take of most of our Solar System.

Pale Blue Dot at 30: Voyager 1's iconic photo of Earth from space reveals our place in the universe

By Mike Wall
The photo shows Earth as it truly is — a lonely outpost of life in an incomprehensibly vast cosmos.

https://www.space.com/pale-blue-dot-voyager-1-photo-30th-anniversary.html

 

[nasa1974]

Scientists just watched a newfound asteroid zoom by Earth. Then they saw its moon.

By Meghan Bartels a day ago

https://www.space.com/near-earth-binary-asteroid-2020-bx12-has-moon.html

 

[nasa1974]

For stargazers, the Big Dipper is a celestial compass, clock, calendar and ruler. Here’s how to use it.

By Joe Rao
The Dipper is more than just a star pattern — it's a compass, a clock, a calendar and a ruler all rolled into one!

https://www.space.com/big-dipper-swiss-army-knife-for-skywatchers.html

 

[nasa1974]

Iran satellite launch fails to reach orbit

By Mike Wall
The Zafar 1 craft didn't attain the speed necessary to circle Earth after liftoff on Sunday (Feb. 9).

https://www.space.com/iran-satellite-launch-failure-zafar-1.html

 

[nasa1974]

What's the difference between orbital and suborbital spaceflight?

By Adam Mann
Reference article: Explanation of suborbital and orbital flight.

https://www.space.com/suborbital-orbital-flight.html

 

[nasa1974]

What's next for Solar Orbiter after its historic launch to the sun

By Amy Thompson a day ago
Solar Orbiter has a long journey ahead.

https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-launched-whats-next.html

 

[nasa1974]

2 Russian satellites are stalking a US spysat in orbit. The Space Force is watching. (Report)

By Chelsea Gohd 20 hours ago
"We view this behavior as unusual and disturbing," Space Force chief says.

https://www.space.com/russian-spacecraft-stalking-us-spy-satellite-space-force.html

 

[nasa1974]

Re: News from Space.com

House committee staff members defend NASA authorization bill

By JoAnna Wendel - Space.com contributor 8 hours ago
The bill, which directs NASA to focus on Mars over the moon, has shaken up the space community.

https://www.space.com/nasa-authorization-bill-artemis-moon-house-defense.html

 

[nasa1974]

Record-breaking astronaut Christina Koch talks female space records and more

By Chelsea Gohd a day ago
"I'm definitely looking forward to being on the same planet as everybody else pretty soon."

https://www.space.com/record-breaking-astronaut-christina-koch-female-space-records.html

https://www.space.com/spaceflight


Not sure why the link is not setting up correctly. I guess you will have to copy and past.

 

[Cactus]

OK, back to science. I found these articles interesting:

Astrophysicists find massive black holes wandering around dwarf galaxies
https://phys.org/news/2020-01-astrophysicists-massive-black-holes-dwarf.html

World’s Oldest Known Impact Crater Confirmed in Australia
https://gizmodo.com/world-s-oldest-known-impact-crater-confirmed-in-austral-1841130758

Astronomers find an oddball asteroid entirely inside the orbit of Venus
https://arstechnica.com/science/202...-asteroid-entirely-inside-the-orbit-of-venus/

 

[Cactus]

That reminds me of the theory that "Foo Fighters" from WWII are time-traveling drones sent by future historians to get authentic film footage from that era of history.

I would more likely expect visitors (alien or time-travelers) to be drones/machines given the distance/time required, harsh environments, etc. It would easier to send machines before organic life. Hmmm -- this is starting to sound more like science fiction than science.

 

[nasa1974]

Are the aliens us? UFOs may be piloted by time-traveling humans, book argues

By Leonard David
The great distances covered by visiting "aliens" may be ones of time rather than space, a recent book argues.

https://www.space.com/aliens-time-traveling-humans-ufo-hypothesis.html

 

[nasa1974]

Lego is launching an International Space Station model for sale

By Robert Z. Pearlman

https://www.space.com/lego-international-space-station-set-launches-february-2020.html

 

[nasa1974]

SpaceX's Crew Dragon abort test was 'picture-perfect,' Elon Musk says

By Amy Thompson
Crew Dragon could carry astronauts for the first time in just a few months.

https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-abort-elon-musk-reaction.html

 

[nasa1974]

This is from Spaceweather.com

"A MAGNETIC EXPLOSION ON EARTH'S DOORSTEP: Yes, there are explosions in Earth’s magnetic field. They happen all the time. Gusts of solar wind press against Earth’s magnetosphere, squeezing lines of magnetic force together. The lines criss-cross and reconnect, literally exploding and propelling high energy particles toward Earth. Auroras are the afterglow of this process."

https://www.spaceweather.com/

 

[nasa1974]

I rode the 'Lunar Rover' from 'Ad Astra' and it was awesome (video)

By Chelsea Gohd

Seriously ... it was awesome.

"Out in the desert in New Mexico, in the dusty terrain bordering a commercial spaceport, I got the chance to take a wild ride in a "lunar rover.""

https://www.space.com/ad-astra-lunar-rover-ride-spaceport-america-video.html

 

[nasa1974]

The first cookies baked in space are back on Earth!

By Chelsea Gohd

"Following a ride home on a SpaceX Dragon capsule last week, the first food to be baked in space (a batch of cookies, of course) has landed back on Earth."

https://www.space.com/first-space-cookies-zero-g-oven-on-earth.html

 

[nasa1974]

Top-secret UFO files could 'gravely damage' US national security if released, Navy says

By Brandon Specktor

The truth is out there… but you're still not allowed to see it.

https://www.space.com/navy-confirms-secret-ufo-video.html

 

[nasa1974]

800,000 Years Ago, a Meteor Slammed Into Earth. Scientists Just Found the Crater.

By Mindy Weisberger

Scientists knew the impact happened; they just didn't know where.

https://www.space.com/hidden-impact-crater-laos.html