New Expansion Measurements Calculated From Brightness of Elliptical Galaxies
New research uses the brightness of nearby elliptical galaxies to make yet another calculation of the Hubble Constant.
The Theoretical Possibility of Microscopic Wormholes
A new paper presents a hypothesis on the possibility of microscopic wormholes that do not rely on any forms of exotic matter to work.
Survey Finds Second Largest Supernova Remnant Using X-rays
A giant supernova remnant was hiding in plain sight, undetected until found with the eROSITA All-Sky Survey in X-ray wavelengths.
Meteorite Recovered After Fireball Over UK
For the first time in 30 years, a meteorite was located in the UK by analyzing camera footage, revealing a 300g carbonaceous chondrite.
Random Space Fact: James Doohan and Clyde Tombaugh
Your random space fact of the week is that late James Doohan, who played Scotty on the original Star Trek, has, in fact, gone to space more than once.
This Week in Rocket History: Pioneer 10
On March 3, 1972, at 01:49 UTC, Pioneer 10 launched on top of an Atlas-Centaur SLV-3C with a Star 37E third stage.
Another 60 Starlink Satellites Up For SpaceX
On March 4 at 08:24 UTC, a SpaceX Falcon 9 lofted another sixty Starlink satellites to orbit from LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX’s SN10 Successfully Hops and Lands, Explodes Afterward
On Wednesday, March 3, SpaceX’s Starship SN10 vehicle took to the air from Boca Chica, Texas in a (successful) 10-kilometer test flight.
Water Worlds Built Using Dust Particles Containing Ice and Carbon
A new study indicates that planets are built with dust grains that contained ice and carbon during formation and many watery planets should exist.
Analyzing the True Threat of Asteroid Apophis
Asteroid 2000 MN4, Apophis, has spawned sensational, scary headlines since its discovery. We analyze the true threat of this object.
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