The STS-54 crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in their official "gag" photo costumed as the bridge crew of Starship USS Enterprise 1992. From NASA and Flickr Commons.
NASAs Experimental-Überschallflugzeug X-59 tritt in Überschallknalltestphase ein
Das experimentelle Überschallflugzeug X-59 Quesst der NASA hat die erste Phase der Flugtests abgeschlossen. Nun werden die akustischen Eigenschaften getestet.
🟠 NEW: #Texas A&M researchers built RoboBall III, a 150 kg inflatable sphere that rolls over rough ground by shifting a pendulum inside its shell.
Because a sphere cannot tip over, the #design may handle the steep, permanently dark #craters near the #Moon’s south pole where frozen #water may hide. A #rover would release it downhill, and the ball would launch collected samples back. The #concept still needs testing against extreme #lunar conditions.
👉 zmescience.com/future/this-gia…
#space #robotics #nasa #engineering #mars #science #texasam #technology #tech #future
RoboBall is built to tumble where ordinary lunar rovers may not survive.Tibi Puiu (ZME Science)
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, transits the Sun during launch from the agency's Kennedy Space Center inHQ Web Team (NASA)
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🚀🪐 The joint European and Japanese #BepiColombo mission is nearing #Mercury after traveling more than 9.6 billion km (~6 billion mi) over almost a decade.
Using nine planetary flybys to adjust its path, the #spacecraft is expected to enter orbit in November 2026 and begin scientific operations in spring #2027, studying Mercury’s magnetic field, #geology, extreme temperatures, and icy #polar regions.
👉 phys.org/news/2026-09-pair-spa…
#space #astronomy #science #engineering #physics #technology #tech #nasa #esa #jaxa #planets
Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage to the solar system's smallest and closest-to-the-sun planet.Marcia Dunn (Phys.org)
Zugesagtes Geld fehlt: NASA-Sonde New Horizons droht Verlust von Instrumenten
Seit ihrem Vorbeiflug am Pluto erforscht New Horizons den Rand des Sonnensystems. Weil zugesagtes Geld nicht fließt, droht eine Abschaltung von Instrumenten.
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#Forschung #NASA #NewHorizons #Raumfahrt #Wissenschaft #news
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 👨🚀🌌 Without a #spacesuit, a person exposed to #space would not explode or experience instantly boiling blood. However...
Internal gases would expand, exposed fluids could evaporate, and tissue swelling could occur. Consciousness might be lost within roughly 15 seconds. To make matters worse, holding the breath creates added risk of lung damage or air bubbles in the bloodstream.
👉 zmescience.com/feature-post/sp…
#astronomy #biology #physics #science #nasa #astronauts #pressure #decompression #ebullism #humanbody #health #travel #death
You won't explode or boil to death -- not before other more immediate threats kill you.Tibi Puiu (ZME Science)
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🪐🌀 A 10-sided jet of #wind circles Saturn’s south pole, a shape #Cassini never caught during 13 years of watching.
Scientists first spotted it in Hubble #images, with help from amateur observers, and can’t yet explain its shifting form or when it formed. #Hubble plans to revisit #Saturn this month.
👉 sciencenews.org/article/hubble…
#space #astronomy #jameswebb #planets #storms #solarsystem #nasa #esa #telescope #atmosphere #clouds
A hexagon darkens the clouds over Saturn’s north pole. Now, astronomers have found a similarly shaped atmospheric wave at the other pole.Meghan Bartels (Science News)
Blue Origin soll Kommunikationssystem für den Mars einrichten
Die NASA hat Blue Origin damit beauftragt, einen Kommunikationssatelliten für den Mars zu bauen. Dafür erhält das Raumfahrtunternehmen 700 Millionen US-Dollar.
💁🏻♀️ TIL: ❄️🏜️ In August rare #winter #storms blanketed #Chile’s #Atacama #Desert in #snow, forcing #ALMA and other observatories to suspend operations and triggering flash #floods and mudflows.
A cutoff low paired with strengthening #ElNiño drove the #rain, flooding #Taltal with nearly 10x its annual average in three days.
👉 sciencedaily.com/releases/2026…
#weather #climate #climatechange #nasa #satellite #observatory #telescope #rain #earth #science #meteorology
Rare storms covered huge stretches of Chile’s Atacama Desert in snow and dumped extraordinary amounts of rain on one of the driest regions on Earth.ScienceDaily
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🌠🔥 Researchers from #SETI and #NASA Ames analyzed 75 #meteorite falls to map how #space #rocks change during atmospheric entry.
They identified seven stages involving increased brightness, melting, fragmentation, and mass loss. The #findings clarify terms including #meteoroid, #meteor, and meteorite, and could support planetary defense planning.
👉 universetoday.com/articles/7-s…
#meteors #meteorites #asteroids #spacescience #planetarydefense #seti #nasa #astronomy #skywatching #geology #space #education #stem #science #meteoritics
At least once in our lives, we’ve all seen a bright streak of light briefly blaze across the sky and have quickly referred to it as an asteroid, meteor, shooting star, comet, or some other whimsical name we’ve heard others use to describe it.Universe Today
heise+ | Wie Astronauten vor kosmischer Strahlung geschützt werden
Die NASA will Astronauten mit speziellen Westen besser vor Strahlung schützen. Künftig könnten sogar magnetische Schutzschilde zum Einsatz kommen.
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#Elektronik #ISS #NASA #Raumfahrt #Security #Technik #Wissenschaft #news
Vor dem unvermeidbaren Absturz: NASA-Weltraumteleskop Swift forscht wieder
Das Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory wird nicht gerettet. Deshalb hat die NASA die Instrumente an Bord wieder aktiviert, auch wenn das den Absturz beschleunigt.
NASA-Weltraumteleskop „Roman“ gestartet: Trump lobt die „fantastische Arbeit“
Das Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope der NASA ist ins All gestartet und Donald Trump persönlich gratuliert der NASA. Dabei wollte er die Mission absagen.
Mañana día 30 de agosto se lanza al espacio el Nancy Grace Roman Telescope (NASA), un telescopio infrarrojo que será sorprendente en muchos aspectos (para empezar, su nombre reconoce a una de las astrónomas pioneras de la astronomía espacial...)
Para haceros una idea, aquí una imagen comparativa de la superficie de sus detectores con lo que llevan el Hubble y el JWST. Esto permite que cada imagen capture un área de cielo 100 veces mayor que los otros telescopios espaciales.
Cobertura del lanzamiento: nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-set…
#NASA #NancyGraceRomanSpaceTelescope
Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed toJessica Taveau (NASA)
Researchers in Heidelberg developed precision mechanisms for the Roman Space Telescope to make planets visible next to their stars.www.mpg.de
Erfolgreicher Außeneinsatz: Neue Antenne für die Raumstation ISS
Die Internationale Raumstation ISS gilt als Oldtimer im All und muss immer wieder gewartet werden. Nun wurde eine wichtige Kommunikationsantenne ersetzt.
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#ISS #NASA #Raumfahrt #Reparatur #Technik #Wissenschaft #news
Mars reaches its closest point to Earth during opposition, providing a rare chance for astronomers to observe its surface features with exceptional clarity. This orbital alignment occurs approximately every two years when Earth passes between the Sun and others planets, facilitating detailed planetary study and mission planning. Detailed imaging during these periods is essential for understanding martian atmospheric phenomena and geological composition.
#space #astronomy #spaceexploration
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🍪🧪 Researchers at Southern #Illinois University programmed #yeast to convert #PET #plastic and agricultural waste into edible ingredients.
A hydrothermal process breaks the #waste down, then engineered yeast builds #proteins, #vitamins, and flavorings that get #3D-printed into #cookies called µBites. The #NASA-linked project aims to create #food for disaster zones and deep-space missions.
👉 phys.org/news/2026-08-yeasts-p…
#recycling #science #food #microbes #biotech #sustainability #chemistry #biology #upcycling #innovation
Plastic might be the last ingredient you would ever add to a cookie recipe. But a team of researchers is looking to change that.American Chemical Society (Phys.org)
Sigma Octantis serves as the Southern Pole Star, currently positioned roughly one degree from the South Celestial Pole within the constellation Octans. Unlike its northern counterpart Polaris, Sigma Octantis is a faint white giant with a magnitude of 5.4, making it barely visible to the naked eye. This stellar region is essential for celestial navigation in the Southern Hemisphere, providing a fixed point around which the sky appears to rotate. Long-exposure astrophotography reveals this motion through concentric star trails, highlighting the steady orientation of Earths axis relative to the deep sky.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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NASA-Weltraumteleskop vor Start: „Roman“ soll 100.000 Exoplaneten finden
Mit einer Falcon Heavy von SpaceX soll am Sonntag, dem 30. August, das nächste große Weltraumteleskop ins All starten. Die Erwartungen sind bereits immens.
The Curiosity rover recently documented a significant regional dust storm within Gale Crater on Mars. This self-portrait reveals a notable reduction in direct sunlight and visibility due to increased atmospheric opacity. Such events provide crucial data for planetary scientists studying the Martian climate cycle and the dynamics of global dust distribution. By monitoring these environmental shifts, NASA continues to refine our understanding of how sunlight interacts with the Martian atmosphere to drive seasonal weather patterns. #Mars #Curiosity #NASA #PlanetaryScience
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The 2018 global dust storm on Mars offers a profound look at planetary atmospheric dynamics. This phenomenon, which began in late May, rapidly evolved into a planet-wide event caused by sunlight warming airborne particles. This process creates a feedback loop where rising warm air carries more dust into the upper atmosphere, blocking sunlight and impacting solar-powered surface operations. Studying these events is essential for understanding the Martian climate and planning future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
#space #astronomy #spaceexploration
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A red cloudbow occurs when atmospheric conditions favor the diffraction of light through tiny water droplets during sunset or sunrise. Unlike a standard rainbow formed by larger raindrops, the small size of cloud droplets causes extensive interference that washes out most spectral colors, leaving only the longer crimson wavelengths visible. This atmospheric phenomenon, captured here over Delaware, serves as a striking example of light scattering and droplet physics in our upper atmosphere.
#astrophysics #physics #astronomy
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On December 19, 2025, the comet will reach its closest point to Earth at a distance of 170 million miles—nearly double the span between our planet and the Sun.
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: ⚡🪔 #Static #electricity is everywhere, from #lightning to clinging laundry and #moon dust, yet scientists still don't fully understand why charge moves between objects.
A small group gathered in #CocoaBeach, #Florida, to compare notes and new #experiments. Recent work with #acoustic #levitation and clean surfaces is untangling how #humidity, roughness and grime influence charging.
👉 sciencenews.org/article/static…
#science #physics #chemistry #electrons #nasa #space
Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that.Emily Conover (Science News)
NASA: Mikroben können tagelang am Südpol des Mondes überleben
Wenn Menschen wieder auf dem Mond landen, bringen sie zwangsläufig Mikroorganismen mit. An bestimmten Orten könnten die tagelang überleben, besagt eine Studie.
The Cat's Eye Nebula, cataloged as NGC 6543, represents one of the most complex planetary nebulae discovered in our galaxy. This high-resolution composite from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals intricate structures formed during the final stages of a solar-mass star's evolution. As the central star expelled its outer layers in a series of concentric pulses, it created a structural shell of glowing gas and dust. Studying these structural dynamics provides astrophysicists with critical data regarding the chemical enrichment of the interstellar medium and the inevitable future of our own solar system.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🌌⚡ Astronomers in #Chile confirmed the fastest #star ever measured in the #MilkyWay, S301, which swings around Sagittarius A*, the #blackhole at our #galaxy’s center.
At closest approach it travels over 24,000 km per second, roughly 8% of #lightspeed. The result tests how #gravity warps #space and #time and could help measure the black hole’s spin.
👉 npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-59364…
#astronomy #space #science #einstein #telescope #orbit #astrophysics #speed #sagittariusa #relativity #nasa #research
Rettungsmission gescheitert: NASA-Weltraumteleskop Swift wird abstürzen
Mit sehr wenig Vorbereitungszeit sollte der Orbit des Weltraumteleskops Swift angehoben werden, damit es nicht abstürzt. Die Rettungsmission wurde nun gestoppt.
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🕷️🪐 #Spider-like channels etch #Mars’ southern hemisphere, carved by seasonal #CO2 ice that sublimes under #spring sunlight, building gas pressure until it cracks the ground and jets dust.
Lab #experiments at #NASA’s #JPL, in a liquid-nitrogen chamber called DUSTIE, recreated that process. A follow-up showed soil grain size and #water content shape how these features form, and they may hint at Mars’ warmer, wetter past.
👉 zmescience.com/science/news-sc…
#space #news #planets #science #sublimation #astronomy #geology #exploration #discovery
They're not actual spiders, of course, but rather strange geological features.Mihai Andrei (ZME Science)
Atmospheric optics are on full display in this stunning sun pillar captured over Norway. This vertical shaft of light is created when sunlight reflects off the flat surfaces of hexagonal ice crystals falling through the atmosphere. While they appear to be singular beams, these pillars are actually an optical illusion formed by millions of individual crystals acting as a collective mirror. Such phenomena typically occur during sunrise or sunset when the sun is low on the horizon and the air is calm enough to allow these ice plates to stay horizontally aligned.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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Voyager 1 is 25.61 billion km/15.92 billion miles away from Earth and will reach 1 light-day from Earth in 90 days, 18 hours: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-syste…
Voyager 2 is 21.43 billion km/13.31 billion miles away from Earth: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-syste…
#Voyager1 #Voyager2 #voyager #nasa #space
Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.Eyes on the Solar System - NASA/JPL
This image captures the intricate atmospheric dynamics of Jupiter, showcasing the planet's complex cloud belts and swirling cyclonic storms. High-resolution data reveals the chemical diversity and extreme turbulence within the Jovian atmosphere, providing critical insights into planetary fluid dynamics and the composition of gas giants in our solar system. Understanding these meteorological patterns assists researchers in modeling the evolution of planetary atmospheres and the gravitational influences that shape such massive celestial bodies.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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Mondsonde der NASA liefert Bilder von Falcon-9-Absturzstelle
Zwei Wochen nach dem Einschlag einer Falcon-9-Oberstufe auf dem Mond hat die NASA Bilder des Einschlagsortes veröffentlicht. Sie stammen von der Mondsonde LRO.
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#Mond #Mondlandung #NASA #Raumfahrt #SpaceX #Wissenschaft #news
Commonly known as HD 44179, the Red Rectangle Nebula is a striking protoplanetary nebula located 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. This Hubble Space Telescope image reveals its distinct biconical shape, created by periodic ejections of gas from a central binary star system. The nebula is particularly noted for its X-shape and the presence of complex carbon-rich molecules known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which contribute to its intense red luminosity. Studying these structural symmetries provides astronomers with valuable insights into the late-stage evolution of stars and the chemical enrichment of the interstellar medium.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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As Mars approaches its celestial opposition, the Red Planet becomes significantly brighter and larger in the night sky due to its decreased distance from Earth. This periodic orbital alignment provides a premier opportunity for high-resolution telescopic observation of Martian surface features and polar ice caps. Astronomers utilize these close approaches to study atmospheric changes and seasonal transitions in greater detail. Stay observant throughout the coming weeks as this planetary brilliance peaks, offering a spectacular view for both researchers and enthusiasts alike. #Mars #Astronomy #NASA #PlanetaryScience
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This celestial vista features the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our own Milky Way, situated approximately 160,000 light-years from Earth. The image highlights the intricate relationship between interstellar dust clouds and the intense ultraviolet radiation emitted by massive young stars within the NGC 2070 star-forming region. These high-energy emissions carve complex structures in the surrounding gas, illustrating the dynamic processes of stellar birth and subsequent feedback that shape the morphology of irregular galaxies. Such observations are critical for astrophysicists studying the chemical evolution and star formation rates of the early universe.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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The phenomenon of double reflection occurs when celestial bodies align over calm waters, creating a symmetrical visual experience through specular reflection. This image captures the Moon and Venus as they appear on the horizon, illustrating how light interaction with smooth surfaces follows the law of reflection. Observations of these planetary conjunctions provide valuable data on orbital mechanics and atmospheric scattering, serving as a reminder of the precise geometric relationships within our solar system. Understanding these optical events bridge the gap between astronomical observation and classical physics.
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Arp 78, also identified as NGC 772, is a remarkable spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Aries. Classified as a peculiar galaxy, it spans over 200,000 light-years and is significantly larger than our Milky Way. Its distinct morphology, characterized by a single prominent outer spiral arm, is likely the result of gravitational tidal interactions with its nearby satellite companion, NGC 770. Such celestial systems provide critical insights into the complex dynamics of galactic evolution and the transformative power of gravitational forces across cosmic scales. #Astronomy #Astrophysics #NASA #Arp78
#astronomy #astrophysics #nasa
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The first photograph of the Sun was taken on April 2, 1845, by French physicists Hippolyte Fizeau and Léon Foucault.
Using a 12 cm daguerreotype plate, they captured the image at approximately 9:45 a.m. with an exposure time of 1/60th of a second, successfully revealing distinct sunspots along with the edge of the solar disk.
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NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this high resolution natural color composite of Hyperion, Saturns most irregularly shaped moon. Its distinct sponge like appearance is the result of a low density composition and a porous surface covered in dark material, primarily hydrocarbons. Unlike most moons, Hyperions chaotic rotation and deep impact craters suggest a complex geological history and a composition largely dominated by water ice. This celestial body remains a critical subject in planetary science for understanding the early dynamics of the outer solar system. #Astronomy #PlanetaryScience #NASA #Cassini #Hyperion
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The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, exhibits a discernible internal clockwise rotation as documented by high-precision astrometric data. Observations from the Gaia satellite and the Hubble Space Telescope have allowed astronomers to track the proper motion of individual stars, revealing a rotational speed that informs our understanding of galactic dynamics and mass distribution. This measurement of circular motion provides critical insights into the gravitational interactions governing small-scale galactic evolution and the intricate structure of the Local Group.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, is a classic example of a grand design spiral galaxy located approximately 21 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Spanning nearly 170,000 light-years across, it is nearly twice the size of our own Milky Way. This astronomical perspective highlights the intricate spiral arms populated by star-forming regions and clusters of hot, blue stars. Observational data of M101 provides critical insights into galactic evolution, density waves, and the lifecycle of massive stars within distant stellar systems.
#space #astronomy #astrophysics
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Earths geological diversity frequently produces landscapes that challenge our perceptions of terrestrial environments. From hydrothermal mineral deposits to aeolian erosion patterns, these formations serve as natural laboratories for understanding planetary evolution. Analyzing these extreme terrains provides critical insights into how geological processes shape the surfaces of both Earth and other celestial bodies.
#space #astronomy #astrobiology
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