The Biden administration has extended International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2030—giving it an additional six years before its scheduled retirement.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement late Friday that the commitment was made to work with the European, Japanese, Canadian, and Russian space agencies to "enable continuation of the groundbreaking research being conducted in this unique orbiting laboratory through the rest of the
Crew Kicks off 2022 with Biology, Botany and Spacewalk Preps – Space Station
The five astronauts and two cosmonauts of Expedition 66 started the first work week of 2022 researching microgravity science, reviewing Crew Dragon emergency procedures and ramping up for a spacewalk.
Biology and botany are critical research subjects on the orbiting lab as NASA and its international partners plan human missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Robotics is also important as scientists and engineers explore a variety of ways to assist space crews.
Moonfall Poster Gives Us a Look at Roland Emmerich's Hollow Moon
As February looms, so does Roland Emmerich's Moonfall , starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and John Bradley. Lionsgate has just released a new poster with a look at our space-traveling misfits as they approach our moon.
The official synopsis reads: "The Moon. It controls our nights, our days, the seasons, and our ocean tides. And since the beginning of humankind, its phases stood as a symbol of enlightenment, inner knowledge - and our own immortality. Until now.
Russia missile test highlights the growing threat to our space superiority
China aims to complete space station in another huge year in space - SpaceNews
HELSINKI — China's main space contractor will target more than 40 orbital launches this year, including completion of the Tiangong space station, following 48 successful launches in 2021.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) stated on social media that it is targeting more than 40 launches, including six missions to complete the construction of the country's space station.
The Real Reason Italy Won't Allow A McDonald's At This Tourist Site
Though it may be one of the most All-American of fast food chains, McDonald's is by this stage a worldwide phenomenon.
You might well expect that Italians wouldn't be fans of the Big Mac when they've got such amazing food of their own.
The chain seems to view Italy as prime territory for expansion as well, with their Italy group CEO Dario Baroni telling La Repubblica (via The Art Newspaper ) that the country is considered "one of the markets with the greatest potential on a global scale.
We look at the most weird and wonderful exoplanets discovered in 2021 | Daily Mail Online
Astronomers have discovered dozens of previously unknown exoplanets orbiting distant stars, including hot Jupiter planets and 'Super Earths'.
Among the worlds discovered this year are a huge exoplanet in orbit around one of the most massive and hottest two-star system ever seen.
Scientists fill in gaps of first black hole image
On April 10, 2019, the world got its first look at a supermassive black hole . Now, a just-published study sheds new light on a dark place.
In 2019, a team of more than 200 astronomers using a global network of telescopes known as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) accomplished what was seemingly impossible by releasing the first image of a black hole. But it wasn't perfect.
Don't Look Up Director Awards Ariana Grande for Best Improv in Kid Cudi Duet
Director Adam McKay broke down his directing process, including his techniques to get the best performances out of his players, while discussing his new Netflix feature, Don't Look Up .
"Ariana Grande most certainly did improvise. In fact, her best improv was when she sang the song for the first time," McKay said. "She's the one who added all that stuff about 'We're all going to die' and 'Turn off that sh-tbox news.
NASA mission to save the Earth from future asteroids has ties to Shreveport | WGNO.COM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A NASA engineer with ties to Shreveport is at the center of a mission to protect future generations from the threat of asteroids slamming into Earth.
Science tells us that 65 million years ago, an asteroid hit the Earth near the Yucatan Peninsula. It wiped out the dinosaurs, which led to humans inhabiting the Earth. The big question for scientists and science fiction is, what if it were to happen again?
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