Photo of the week

The glow built into “amazing spikes higher than our orbit.” The sun has been acting out recently, sending out impressive burps of solar material that have reached Earth and triggered eye-popping aurora action. The glimmering waves of colorful lights aren’t just for those of us on the planet’s surface. The crew of the International Space […]

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Russia, China to sign agreement on international lunar research station – SpaceNews

Russia opts for lunar project with China over continued cooperation with ISS partners beyond LEO HELSINKI — Russia is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding with China to cooperate on a vision for an international lunar research station. “Roscosmos has completed domestic proceedings to harmonize the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the […]

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‘Star Trek’ Scotty: James Doohan’s ashes smuggled on Space Station

The late Doohan, who famously portrayed chief engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott on the original TV series “Star Trek,” had his ashes smuggled aboard the International Space Station, where they fittingly float in space today. “I have been keeping a secret for over 12 years,” Chris Doohan, one of the sons of the “Star Trek” actor wrote on […]

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International Space Station shares pics of full Moon taken from space. ‘Mesmerising,’ say netizens – it s viral – Hindustan Times

Images taken of different celestial bodies in space can cause many to awe in wonder. These striking pictures of the Moon shared along with a post by the International Space Station… Images taken of different celestial bodies in space can cause many to awe in wonder. These striking pictures of the Moon shared along with […]

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SpaceX Falcon 9 and Cargo Dragon Stand Ready for CRS-21 Launch – SpaceX

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and cargo Dragon spacecraft stand ready for liftoff at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida for the company’s 21st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-21) mission to the International Space Station. Launch is scheduled for today, Dec. 6, at 11:17 a.m. EST… More about this article in the link […]

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Russia plans to develop its own space station – Xinhua | English.news.cn

Russia’s own orbital station will consist of three to seven modules unmanned or with a crew of two to four people. MOSCOW, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — Russia’s rocket and space corporation Energia on Thursday announced that it is working on the development of a new multifunctional space station… More about this article in the link […]

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Scientists Just Discovered Outer Space Isn’t Pitch Black | Travel + Leisure

On Sunday, Nov. 15, four astronauts ascended to space as part of the NASA and SpaceX joint Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station. As they left Earth’s atmosphere, they were greeted by the inky darkness of space. Or were they? More about this article in the link below… https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/space-astronomy/nasa-scientists-discover-outer-space-isnt-pitch-black?amp=true

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