By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The most common type of star in our Milky Way galaxy is the red dwarf, which is significantly smaller and less luminous than our sun. It was previously believed that these stars were unable to host planets much larger than Earth. However, the discovery of a planet at least …
Kitt Peak National Observatory offers a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts with nightly stays that provide extraordinary views of outer space. Run by the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab, this federally-funded research center has been offering overnight visits for nearly three decades. The one-of-a-kind program, available for $945 on Eventbrite, or $1,350 with fees, assigns groups …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Al-Jaber, president of COP28 and head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., announced that fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have committed to achieving near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring in their operations by 2030. The move, however, has been labelled a “smokescreen” by …
WASHINGTON — Latest Hubble Incident Sparks NASA Consideration for Private Space Mission Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope experienced an issue resulting in discussions over NASA’s potential approval of a private mission to potentially repair the spacecraft, triggering more conversations about the matter among agents of the International Space Center. On November 29, NASA revealed that …
In the silent hours of Christmas Eve this year, a spaceship is set to launch to where the moon resides, before the colorful gift wrapping begins strutting its charm and the scent of gingerbread fills the air. The spacecraft is known as the Peregrine Lunar Lander, named after the swiftest bird on Earth, the peregrine …
Check out this astonishing new discovery: scientists have found a one-of-a-kind star system called HD110067, where six planets are orbiting in a rhythmically synchronized way. This rare phenomenon could provide valuable insights into the development and progression of planets. A study spearheaded by University of Chicago astronomer Rafael Luque might unveil crucial details about the …
Approximately 50 oil and gas companies globally have committed to taking action to address leaky methane systems by 2030. This significant undertaking could result in a rapid reduction of emissions of the potent gas and serve as a preventative measure against the effects of climate change — all contingent on the companies fulfilling their commitment. …
File photo a a Falcon 9 prior to a Starlink satellite delivery mission. Image: SpaceX. Get ready for an electrifying weekend as SpaceX sets its sights on launching yet another group of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station late Saturday night. The Falcon 9 liftoff is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. EST (0400 UTC). …
Check out Episode 89 of This Week In Space to learn more about the challenges of regulating spaceflight. The increasing commercial and private spaceflight have brought up the need for regulation. The FAA has played a major role in developing newspace flight rules, but there is an ongoing debate on whether it should continue to …
Play There’s a chance to see a very rare meteor shower tonight. The Andromedids originated in what is now a dead comet. People in the U.S. might have a chance to see a very rare meteor shower Saturday night. It’s called the Andromedids, and it originated with a comet named 3D/Biela. The comet was first …