China has launched the first section of its modular space station Tiangong 3, which will take shape over the coming year. The post China Launches First Section of Its New Space Station appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Ingenuity Mars Heliscopter: First Flight on Mars
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has made its brief hop into the history books of interplanetary aviation. The post Ingenuity Mars Heliscopter: First Flight on Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat’s in the New NASA Budget Proposal
The latest NASA budget proposal would invest in science in a big way, including a large increase in funding for space exploration. The post What's in the New NASA Budget Proposal appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBits of Theia Might Be in Earth’s Mantle
A “smoking gun” for the ancient calamity that formed Earth’s large Moon may still exist deep in the mantle of our planet. The post Bits of Theia Might Be in Earth's Mantle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreIngenuity Mars Helicopter Set for Historic Flight
NASA is getting ready to deploy Ingenuity, the first helicopter mission to take to alien skies. The post Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Set for Historic Flight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance’s Fortnight of Firsts on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover sends back postcards aplenty following its arrival on Mars as it prepares to explore Jezero Crater. The post Perseverance's Fortnight of Firsts on Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWatch NASA’s Perseverance Land in Jezero Crater on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is providing us with amazing views of its new home., including an amazing video of the sky-crane descent. The post Watch NASA's Perseverance Land in Jezero Crater on Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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