Astronomers, using Hubble Space Telescope as a particle detector, have traced cosmic rays flowing in Earth’s geomagnetic field. The post The Hubble Space Telescope As Cosmic-Ray Detector appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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NASA’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 MoreChina Launches First Section of Its New Space Station
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.
Read MoreIngenuity 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 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 MoreSee the Latest Stunning Images from Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, China’s Tianwen 1, and the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter share their latest photos from Mars. The post See the Latest Stunning Images from Mars 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.
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.
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