Category: Space and Tech
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WATCH LIVE: STARLINK MISSION
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 6 for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 4:49 p.m. EST, or 21:49 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, January 7 at 4:28 p.m.…
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Sunshield Successfully Deploys on NASA’s Next Flagship Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope team has fully deployed the spacecraft’s 70-foot sunshield, a key milestone in preparing it for science operations. The sunshield – about the size of a tennis court at full size – was folded to fit inside the payload area of an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket’s nose cone prior…
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CES 2022 Will Be In Person On January 5-8
CES 2022 will be in person on January 5-8 in Las Vegas with strong safety measures in place, and our digital access is also available for people that don’t wish to, or can’t travel to Las Vegas. Our mission remains to convene the industry and give those who cannot attend in person the ability to experience…
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CES to Host Record Number of U.S. Senators
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced it will host a record number of U.S. senators at the upcoming CES® 2022, the world’s most influential tech event. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) will lead a panel of senators, featuring Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). They will discuss key tech policy…
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NASA Plans Coverage of Webb Space Telescope Deployments
Over about the next two weeks, NASA will provide broadcast coverage, media briefings, and other updates on major deployment milestones for the James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s largest and most powerful space science telescope. Broadcasts of milestone events will air live on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. Webb,…
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Saturday on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. A joint effort with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency, the Webb observatory is NASA’s revolutionary flagship mission to seek the light from the first galaxies in…
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WATCH LIVE – Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope 12-25-2021
The Exoplanets Channel Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. This mission is scheduled to lift off at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC), Dec. 25, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre. James Webb will find breathable atmospheres: https://youtu.be/Ygpl0LUFUpU Exoplanets book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LWHDRBG Exoplanets merch: https://teespring.com/es/stores/the-e…
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NASA Selects Four University Teams for Aviation Projects
NASA’s research focus on sustainable aviation will get some big help from teams of university faculty and students recently selected to participate in the agency’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s aeronautical research goals and provide students with valuable experience in solving real-world technical…
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Ursids Meteor Shower ~ In 4K From Denver, CO USA ~ December 21-22, 2021
* Astronomy Live Stream in 4K with David Brewer * DENVER Peak is on December 21-22, 2021 ~ 5:00AM Mountain Time… Camera: Sony: A7Siii… Lens: Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM… FOV: 74°x45°… Mount: iOptron AZ Mount Pro with Tri-Pier… Best watched on a 4K Tv… Shot in 4K from Denver, Colorado USA.
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NASA’s 2021 Included Mars Landing, First Flight, Artemis, More
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visited the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Dec. 8, 2021 for tours and briefings on Michoud’s role in the Artemis program and other capabilities that enrich many facets of the nation’s space exploration endeavors. Credits: NASA/Michael DeMocker In 2021, NASA completed its busiest…