How does a diet purposefully packed with nutrients affect the immune system, the gut microbiome, and nutrition of astronauts? Researchers seek answers.
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Discovering Circumbinary Star Systems
When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, it featured the now-iconic two-sun, “circumbinary” planet Tatooine.
Read MoreCelebrate Star Wars Day with an explosive premiere of ‘The Bad Batch’ on Disney Plus
[embedded content] The latest animated venture on Disney Plus begins today with the arrival of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” an explosive 16-episode spinoff from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” centered around a notorious band of mercenary clones and their lawless exploits in a galaxy far, far away. To prime you for all the rowdy outer space adventures, let’s strap in a for a little primer on what to expect from “The Bad Batch” as part of a festive Star Wars Day roundup. Spawned from the seven-season “Star Wars: The…
Read MoreThe best Star Wars deals and gifts for 2021
The Force is strong with Star Wars deals this May the Fourth and we’ve been scouring the web for all the best Star Wars gifts to give loved ones (including yourself of course). From Amazon to Lego, we list the best deals here for the Padawan or Jedi Master in your life — from clothing to toys to lifestyle products. It will take some Jedi mind tricks to figure out what your superfan will enjoy, but we promise you these deals are easier to navigate than the Kessel run or…
Read MoreVice President Harris Swears in NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson
Sen. Bill Nelson took office as the 14th administrator of NASA Monday, after he was given the oath of office by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.
Read MoreRocket debris from China’s space station launch is falling back to Earth — but where?
A large Chinese rocket is set to make an uncontrolled reentry back into Earth’s atmosphere, but it is not yet clear exactly where or when the debris will hit our planet. China’s Long March 5B rocket is “unpredictably” falling back to Earth after launching a part of the new T-shaped Chinese space station on Thursday local time in Wenchang, according to SpaceNews. The 22.5-metric-ton Tianhe space station module is in its correct orbit after separating as planned from the core stage of the rocket, which is now expected to re-enter…
Read MoreNASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts to Answer Questions after Return to Earth
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts will answer questions at 3:45 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 6, about their historic mission on the International Space Station and return to Earth.
Read MoreJohnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer Moves To New Role
Mark Geyer, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, is stepping down from his position leading the center to focus more time on his health and family in light of a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreNASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Enters New Phase of Flight
After a successful first month of flights, Ingenuity will continue to fly through Martian skies on an extended mission designed to test operations. The post NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Enters New Phase of Flight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance Mars Rover Mission Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Operations Lead Swati Mohan
Swati Mohan is currently the Mars 2020 Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Operations Lead, at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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