Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite now fully operational
Launched last November, the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite has completed the critical in-orbit commissioning phase and marks a milestone…
New shield material thinner than a strand of hair, but blocks both cosmic electromagnetic waves and radiation
A 3D-printed, ultra-thin, lightweight, high-performance shielding material comprised of two nanotubes has proven effective as a shield against…
NASA’s STORIE Mission to Tell Tale of Earth’s Ring Current
Earth’s magnetic field is like a powerful trap. It lures electrically charged particles in space, near our planet,…
Scientists Warn Low Earth Orbit Could Suddenly Collapse
A new study suggests that modern satellite networks may be far more fragile than they appear, with the…
Managing traffic in space | MIT News
Chances are, you’ve already used a satellite today. Satellites make it possible for us to stream our favorite…
How space weather forecasting keeps astronauts (and satellites) safe
BOULDER, Colorado – The sun’s volatile outbursts, such as storms, flares and other space weather, can cause serious…
Space weather can be deadly. Here’s how NASA protects the Artemis II crew.
The Artemis II crew’s vessel, Orion, is the first vehicle designed explicitly to deal with risks like high-energy…
Astronomers Spot Previously Unknown Space ‘Cavity’ That’s Quietly Protecting the Moon
Earth has a particularly strong magnetosphere—a bubble-shaped capsule of magnetism—shielding the planet and its inhabitants from solar weather…
Wind Accretion Onto Planets Orbiting An Evolving Solar-like Star And Their Detectability
Evolution of the stellar mass-loss rate (𝑀̇ w) and wind velocity (𝑣w) obtained from our 2 M⊙ stellar…
To Protect Artemis II Astronauts, NASA Experts Keep Eyes on Sun
As four astronauts travel around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission, they will venture beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field.…
NASA’s ESCAPADE Ready to Study Space Weather from Earth to Mars
Mars is not what it used to be. Once warm, watery, and blanketed by a thick atmosphere, today…
Don’t miss out: One week until total lunar eclipse turns moon red March 3
BLOOD MOON RISING 🌕: Don’t miss out! In one week, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon…