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Earth from space: Pakistan’s ‘bleeding ink’ lagoon brings life to harsh desert environment
The colors in this satellite photo of Khor Kalmat have been enhanced to help highlight the stark difference between the lagoon and its surroundings. (Image credit: USGS/Landsat) QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Khor Kalmat, Pakistan [25.412836978, 64.05686092]What's in the photo? A vibrant blue lagoon in a harsh desert environmentWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was
Hubble Space Telescope Observes Various Galaxies in Hydra
This new image from the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) aboard the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows a tiny patch of sky in the constellation of Hydra. This Hubble image shows several galaxies in the constellation of Hydra. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / D. Erb. Behind a bright star in the lower
China’s space agency faces leadership change amid shake-up
The fourth Long March 5B rocket lifts off from Wenchang carrying the Mengtian module, Oct. 31, 2022. Credit: Ourspace HELSINKI — China appears set for a leadership transition at its national space agency, with Zhang Kejian expected to step down after being removed from a top position. Zhang, 63, who has been head of the China
Hilton & Voyager Space Share Details on the Future of Food, Comfort in Space Travel at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress Panel
Earlier this year, Hilton leaders gathered at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, to talk about the future of hospitality in space, including how to make accommodations comfortable, how to make food fresh and sustainable, and more. Announced in 2022, the collaboration between Hilton and Voyager Space aims to bring unparalleled comfort to
Space2Sea Antarctica: A student journalist’s expedition to bottom of the world begins
(Image credit: Space2Sea via Instagram) Space2Sea Antarctica marks the inaugural voyage in a series produced by FUTURE of SPACE (FoS). This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration. It encapsulates the core mission of FoS to: Embrace New Frontiers, Celebrate the Human Experience, and Elevate the Conversation.
Stranded in space: Starliner crew to remain in orbit even longer as SpaceX faces delays
Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner are facing another extended delay. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who flew to the ISS on board the calamity capsule last June, scheduled to stay for around a week, are looking at another month of delays, NASA said yesterday, as the SpaceX
(Image credit: Space2Sea via Instagram) Future of Space presents: Space2Sea Live from Antarctica - YouTube Watch On Have questions about space you've always wanted to ask an expert?This Friday (Dec. 20), several cultural and scientific icons including "Star Trek" star William Shatner, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke as well as astronauts
James Webb Space Telescope catches monster black hole napping after ‘overeating’ in the early universe
Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many of us will be fortunate to face on Christmas Day. New research has shown that, billions of years ago, some early black holes also had to nap after overindulging.Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers spotted a dormant supermassive black hole that existed just 800
STS-129 Crew Aboard the Space Station
Monika LuabeyaNov 20, 2024 The STS-129 crew members pose for a portrait following a joint news conference with the Expedition 21 crew members on Nov. 24, 2009. Astronauts Charles O. Hobaugh, Mike Foreman, Leland Melvin, Robert L. Satcher Jr., Randy Bresnik, Butch Wilmore, and Nicole Stott launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on
Space photo of the week: Stare into the ‘bloodshot eyes’ of a haunting galaxy pair
JWST and Hubble's new composite image shows the galaxies IC 2163 and NGC 2207 with bright-red "blood-soaked" eyes. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI) What it is: The spiral galaxies IC 2163 (left) and NGC 2207 (right)Where it is: 80 million light-years away, in the constellation Canis MajorWhen it was shared: Oct. 31, 2024Why it's