Astronomers see a Rare “Double Quasar” in a Pair of Merging Galaxies
What’s better than a quasar? That’s right, two quasars. Astronomers have spotted for the first time two rare double-quasars, and the results show us the dynamic, messy consequences of galaxy formation.
Blue Origin Will Finally Fly Passengers to the Edge of Space in July
Things have been heating up lately over at Blue Origin, the commercial spaceflight company launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Since Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon to take a more hands-on role with his other projects, the company has made some rather positive strides. This includes a “dress […]
Space Force seeks bids for rocket engine testing and space transportation technologies
Projects will be co-funded by the government and contractors under “other transactions authority” agreements managed by the Space Enterprise Consortium
Space Force renames Florida-based launch wing Space Launch Delta 45
The Space Force also plans to rename the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, Space Launch Delta 30
Senate Intelligence chairman wants further review of decision to relocate U.S. Space Command
Sens. Warner and Bennett argue that U.S. intelligence agencies are affected by the move but their needs were not considered.
NASA is Getting Serious About a Radio Telescope on the Moon
It’s widely known by now that the “dark side” of the moon, made famous by Pink Floyd, isn’t actually dark. It gets as much sunlight as the side that is tidally locked facing Earth. However, it is dark in one very important way – it isn’t affected by radio signals […]
Young Stars can Evaporate Nearby Disks Before They can Form Planets
Many planetary systems may get snuffed out before they even get a chance to form, according to new research. The culprit: nearby stars, capable of evaporating entire protoplanetary disks just when they begin to form.
After Chinese rocket reentry, DoD calls for countries to ‘behave responsibly’
DoD spokesman: Countries that conduct activities in space should share information about those activities, especially when they put people at risk.