A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft is en route to the International Space Station with approximately 8,000 pounds of science investigations and cargo after launching at 12:36 p.m. EST Saturday from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. About three hours after launch, the spacecraft’s solar arrays successfully deployed to collect su
Read MoreMonth: February 2021
NASA TV Coverage Scheduled for Upcoming Spacewalks, Briefing
Three crew members from Expedition 64 will conduct two spacewalks working in pairs Sunday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 5, to continue upgrades on the International Space Station.
Read MoreNew Map of Ice on Mars Will Aid Future Crewed Missions
Scientists have made a new and improved map of possible water-ice reservoirs on Mars. The post New Map of Ice on Mars Will Aid Future Crewed Missions appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSpace Station Science Highlights: Week of February 15, 2021
Scientific investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of Feb. 15 included studies of flame spread in confined spaces, direct RNA sequencing from tissue samples, and acoustic monitoring of equipment.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 19 – 27
Sirius the Dog Star blazes high in the southeast after dinnertime, the brightest star of Canis Major. Spot it lower left of Orion. The stars of Canis Major can be connected to form a convincing dog profile. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 19 – 27 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWatch the Moon Journey Across the Winter Hexagon
About once a month this winter, we can watch the Moon take a four-day journey across a field of stars termed the “Winter Hexagon.” The post Watch the Moon Journey Across the Winter Hexagon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance Rover Lands on the Red Planet
NASAs Perseverance Rover lands on Mars.
Read MoreShowcasing the Rover at the Perseverance Engineering and Technology Overview
During the Mars Perseverance engineering and technology overview on Feb. 16, 2021, chief engineer Adam Steltzner displays a rover wheel.
Read MoreNASA Langley Interns Share What Black History Month Means to Them
Current interns inspired by NASA Langley’s Hidden Figures hope they will inspire others in the future.
Read MoreThe Empire State Building Illuminated for Mars Perseverance
The Empire State Building is illuminated in red to celebrate this Thursday’s scheduled landing on Mars of NASA’s Perseverance rover, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
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