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Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at KSC
Space News - 28 Mar 2026 02:45
The four Artemis 2 astronauts arrived in Florida March 27 for final preparations ahead of a launch still scheduled as soon as April 1. The post Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at KSC appeared first on SpaceNews.
Celestes first satellites launched to explore LEO-based satellite navigation
ESA - 28 Mar 2026 14:07
On 28 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) took a major step forward in strengthening Europe's ambition for more resilient satellite navigation, as the first two satellites of the Celeste in-orbit demonstration mis...
Blocking out the Stellar Lighthouses
Universe Today - 29 Mar 2026 01:55
Finding another Earth is one of the greatest scientific challenges of our time and the biggest obstacle isn't the distance, it's the glare. An Earth like planet orbiting a Sun like star is ten billion times faint...
Bennus Rugged Rocks Explained by Deep Internal Cracks
Universe Today - 29 Mar 2026 01:32
Asteroids dont get the love they deserve. They dont get cool points because theyre not a planet or a potential life-harboring moon. Theyre just a bunch of rocks. But asteroids are so much more, as they are time capsules ...
Starfish Space finds a new partner for docking demonstration mission
Space News - 28 Mar 2026 22:28
Starfish Space has changed plans for a docking demonstration mission after its original partner backed out. The post Starfish Space finds a new partner for docking demonstration mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Exomoons Could Be Habitable for Billions of Years, Provided they have Hydrogen Atmospheres
Universe Today - 28 Mar 2026 19:57
Liquid water is considered essential for life. Surprisingly, however, stable conditions that are conducive to life could exist far from any sun. A research team from the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS at LMU and the Max Plan...
Scientists detect magnetic waves deep within the sun, helping predict solar activity
Phys.org - 28 Mar 2026 18:00
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered new large-scale waves moving deep inside the sun, driven by magnetic fields far below the surface. These waves provide a window into parts of the sun that are otherwise inacce...
Where should we send a real 'Hail Mary' spacecraft? A new study has the answers
SPACE.com - 28 Mar 2026 18:00
A new atlas of 45 potentially habitable planets makes us think of the new film "Project Hail Mary," based on the book by Andy Weir.
Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
SPACE.com - 28 Mar 2026 15:00
The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.
'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir reveals his favorite scenes in the movie, praises Ryan Gosling's amazing performance, & more (interview)
SPACE.com - 28 Mar 2026 14:00
'Seeing Ryan add all these layers, I'm like, 'Oh good, hes covering the things that I didnt do.''
Celeste liftoff
ESA - 28 Mar 2026 13:20
Video: 00:03:15 At 10:14CET on 28 March, the first two satellites of ESAs Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration mission lifted off aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Mhia, New Zealand.Celeste is Europes first init...
Launch of ESAs Celeste mission 1
ESA - 28 Mar 2026 13:20
Video: 00:03:15 At 10:14CET on 28 March, the first two satellites of ESAs Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration mission lifted off aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Mhia, New Zealand.Celeste is Europes first init...
This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale
SPACE.com - 28 Mar 2026 13:00
Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's Big Spring S...
Artemis 2 astronauts are launching to the moon on April 1: Watch it live
SPACE.com - 28 Mar 2026 12:00
Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
Phys.org - 28 Mar 2026 08:06
The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century arrived at their launch site Friday, joining the towering rocket that stands poised to blast off next week and send them around the moon.
Mars-Like Worlds Near M-Dwarfs May Lose Air in Millions of Years
Universe Today - 28 Mar 2026 03:24
The criteria for finding an Earth-like planet unofficially comes down to two things: water and the habitable zone. But a phenomenon known as atmospheric escape often escapes the minds of many astronomy fans, and it turns...