ScientistPankaj: Watch SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts see Earth through their huge window for the 1st time (video)

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Watch SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts see Earth through their huge window for the 1st time (video)

Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version

September 24, 2021

CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM

Something amazing every day.

The Launchpad

Scientists pinpoint age of 'molten ring' in stunning Hubble telescope image

(Saurabh Jha (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey))

The circle, also called an Einstein ring after the famous physicist who predicted its existence, came about due to a galactic-scale illusion. The galaxy this so-called "molten ring" curls around is called as GAL-CLUS-022058s and it is located in the Southern Hemisphere constellation of Fornax, the Furnace.

Full Story: Space (9/24)

China eyes sending 1st female astronaut to new space station

Wang Yaping is likely to be the first woman on China's new Tiangong space station. She became China's second woman in space in 2013 on Shenzhou 10, which visited the smaller Tiangong 1 space lab.

Full Story: Space (9/24)

Spaceflight

Watch SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts see Earth through their huge window for the 1st time (video)

(SpaceX/Inspiration4)

The 90-second video (which includes brief profanity, in case you're watching with kids) was unveiled on the Inspiration4 YouTube channel Wednesday.

Space Force reveals prototype dress uniforms (photo)

The dress uniform consists of gray pants and a dark blue coat. The coat features six diagonally arrayed silver buttons, giving the ensemble a bit of a "Battlestar Galactica" vibe. Adding to the sci-fi appeal, each button bears the Space Force's "Star Trek"-esque delta logo.

Full Story: Space (9/22)

Science & Astronomy

Astronomers discover mysterious 500-light-year-wide void in Milky Way

(Alyssa Goodman/Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian)

Astronomers have discovered an enormous cavity in the Milky Way galaxy that is believed to have formed after a stellar explosion millions of years ago.

Full Story: Space (9/23)

James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to space, and why

The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to head to space on Dec. 18, 2021. With it, astronomers hope to find the first galaxies to form in the universe, will search for Earthlike atmospheres around other planets and accomplish many other scientific goals.

Full Story: Space (9/24)

Technology

This VR experience lets you explore the International Space Station ... and it's as amazing as it sounds

(OCULUS VR, LLC.)

VR allows you to reach places and achieve things that most can only dream about, including floating around the International Space Station.

Full Story: Space (9/24)

Skywatching

Best stargazing binoculars for kids 2021: Top picks for getting a close-up view of the cosmos

(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Our recommended binoculars for curious minds wanting to see the moon, planets and star clusters in the night sky.

Full Story: Space (9/21)

Where and how to photograph the aurora

Here our beginner's guide on how to photograph the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights.

Full Story: Space (9/23)

Star Wars

Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian' will soar as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon

(Lucasfilm/Funko)

This ginormous Funko Pop! inspired Grogu, also known as "Baby Yoda," will tower over the boulevard as the first Star Wars balloon ever to participate in the parade, and comes complete with the creature's coveted shift knob toy from Mando's spaceship.

Full Story: Space (9/23)