NASA will end support for the International Space Station by 2030, transitioning low-Earth orbit to commercial operations. The post What's Next After the International Space Station? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Streetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations
The United Nations’ Office of Outer Space Affairs is considering issues of light pollution spanning from streetlights to satellites. The post Streetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDid Astronomers See a Distant, Dying Star? Or an Earth-bound Satellite?
What seemed a lucky break — the discovery of a gamma-ray burst in the most distant known galaxy — might instead be the flash of passing space debris. As satellites fill low-Earth orbit, such events might become common. The post Did Astronomers See a Distant, Dying Star? Or an Earth-bound Satellite? 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.
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