Even though it’s far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope. The post Hubble's Future in the Webb Era appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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What We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope released its first science images today. Here’s what these images show us. The post What We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSuccessful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon. The post Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFound: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has found the impact site created March 4th. The crater might help reveal the impactor’s identity. The post Found: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance Watches Wild Winds on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is recording the windy weather in Jezero Crater, chronicling its role in making the Red Planet dusty. The post Perseverance Watches Wild Winds on Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA’s Insight Lander Detects Monster ‘Marsquake’
NASA’s Mars Insight lander witnessed the largest quake detected on another world at just the right time — as the lander begins to run low on power. The post NASA's Insight Lander Detects Monster 'Marsquake' appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNew Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis
Once the primary mission of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx is complete, the spacecraft will head toward a new destination: near-Earth asteroid Apophis. The post New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat’s in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science
Big winners in the planetary science decadal survey include a Uranus flagship mission, a orbiter and lander for Enceladus, and an emphasis on planetary defense. The post What's in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon. The post How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUpdate from the Hope Probe at Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe, on a wide orbit around Mars, provides views of the dynamic Red Planet. The post Update from the Hope Probe at Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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