Category: science

NASA Astronauts Remove Failed ISS Antenna but Delay Replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a 6-hour, 23-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The astronauts successfully removed a failed communications antenna, but delays prevented them from installing its replacement. Astronauts Remove Failed Space-to-Ground Antenna Menon and Adenot were assigned to remove and replace […]

Upgraded ‘Severe’ Northern Lights Alert Issued for 25 States as Solar Storms Intensify

A powerful series of solar eruptions is expected to trigger widespread northern lights activity across large parts of the United States this week, with federal forecasters warning that strong to severe geomagnetic storms could impact Earth through Friday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA SWPC) has upgraded its forecast, […]

NASA Orders ISS Crew Into SpaceX Dragon During Russian Air Leak Repair Effort

NASA temporarily directed five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to shelter inside a docked SpaceX Dragon capsule while Russian cosmonauts worked to repair a long-standing air leak in one of the station’s aging modules. The precautionary move highlights ongoing maintenance challenges aboard the orbital laboratory, which has remained continuously occupied for more than two […]

Artemis II Astronauts Capture Earth Selfies Using iPhone 17

As NASA prepares to return humans to deep space, the Artemis II mission is already marking a series of historic milestones. Beyond its scientific and exploratory significance, the mission has drawn public attention for an unexpected detail: astronauts documenting their journey with consumer technology—specifically, Apple’s latest smartphone. A Historic Lunar Flyby Mission The Artemis II […]

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