Aurora borealis may be visible across 19 states along the U.S.-Canadian border on June 29-30 due to a solar storm forecast, weather conditions permitting.
Browsing Category
Astronomy & Stargazing
106 posts
Watch SpaceX launch 15,000-pound SiriusXM satellite to orbit tonight
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a 15,000-pound SiriusXM satellite into orbit tonight, marking a significant milestone for satellite communications.
SpaceX launches 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite as part of constellation refresh
SpaceX successfully launched a 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite today, part of a broader effort to refresh and expand the satellite constellation.
SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Artemis II represents new era of space travel
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched, signaling a new chapter in human space exploration and lunar missions.
SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from California tonight: Watch it live
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 24 Starlink satellites from California tonight. The launch will be streamed live. Here are the details and what it means.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 215 — Disclosure Day
Space experts discuss ‘Disclosure Day’ in episode 215, exploring UFO disclosures, AI beliefs, and space exploration implications. Key insights and uncertainties highlighted.
NASA’s Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope
NASA plans to launch the Swift Boost mission on June 27 to rescue the rapidly descending Swift Observatory, extending its operational life.
The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here’s what to expect
The June Bootids, known for surprise outbursts, will peak next week. Here’s what skywatchers need to know to catch this unpredictable shower.
Ancient Astronomical Alignments: Reading and Mapping the Stars at Early Advanced Civilization Sites
New research confirms that Neolithic and ancient structures worldwide were intentionally aligned with celestial objects, indicating advanced early astronomy.
How JPL keeps the 13-year-old Curiosity rover doing science
NASA’s JPL continues to operate Mars’ Curiosity rover after 13 years, using software updates and engineering ingenuity to sustain its scientific mission.