NASA wants 'deorbit tug' to bring ISS down in 2030

NASA wants 'deorbit tug' to bring ISS down in 2030 | SpaceX is 'go' for March 14 cargo launch to space station | Space quiz! A new study has disproved the existence of what was believed to be the real-world analog for the planet Vulcan from 'Star Trek.' The actual star around which the now-disproven planet orbits is found in what constellation? Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com |  Web Version March 14, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA wants 'deorbit tug' to bring ISS down in 2030 (NASA) NASA aims to develop a spacecraft capable of steering the International Space Station (ISS) to a controlled destruction in Earth's atmosphere when its time in orbit is up. Full Story: Space (3/13)  SpaceX is 'go' for March 14 cargo launch to space station (SpaceX) Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday (March 14) at 8:30 p.m. ET. Full Story: Space (3/13)  POLL QUESTION: Space quiz! A new study has disproved the existence of what was believed to be the real-world analog for the planet Vulcan from 'Star Trek.' The actual star around which the now-disproven planet orbits is found in what constellation? Learn the answer here! Eridanus Cassiopeia Lyra Hydra Space Deal of the Day Best telescopes for deep space in 2023 (Getty Images) The best telescopes for deep space will let you observe far-away galaxies, nebulas, star systems and more. Full Story: Space (2/13)  Skywatching Watch the half-lit last quarter moon rise tonight (Robert Lea) The moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday (March 14) when its face will be half illuminated by the sun. Full Story: Space (3/14)  Spaceflight China launches pair of mysterious Earth-mapping satellites (SAST) China launched a pair of cartography satellites on Thursday (March 9) to boost the country's Earth observation and mapping capabilities. Full Story: Space (3/13)  Science & Astronomy Two pairs of giant black holes spotted on collision course (NASA/CXC/Univ. of Alabama/M. Micic et al.; Optical: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has spotted the first evidence of black holes in dwarf galaxies about to collide. Full Story: Space (3/13)  Here's what a super-Earth would do to our solar system (NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)) "It all works like intricate clock gears. Throw more gears into the mix and it all breaks." Full Story: Space (3/13)  Search for Life Sorry, Spock, but real-life planet Vulcan doesn't exist (Stocktrek Images/Kevin Lafin/Getty Images) This is going to disappoint Trekkies everywhere, but what was thought to be a real-life version of the exoplanet Spock calls home is actually not a planet at all. Full Story: Space (3/13)  Entertainment 'Guardians of the Galaxy #1' blasts off with brash trailer (Marvel Comics) Behold this dynamic preview featuring unseen art as the Guardians enter uncharted space Full Story: Space (3/13)  Star Trek 'Khan!!! The Musical!' is best served live Off-Broadway (Paramount) This irresistible interpretation plays a limited five-week engagement inside Off-Broadway's Players Theatre in New York City. Performances begin May 4 and continue through June 4. Full Story: Space (3/13)    Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036