China won't beat US Artemis astronauts to the moon, NASA chief says

NASA delays Artemis 2 astronaut launch to September 2025 | China won't beat US Artemis astronauts to the moon | What will happen at the edge of April's eclipse? Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com |  Web Version January 11, 2024 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA delays Artemis 2 astronaut launch to September 2025 (NASA/ESA/ATG Medialab) "I want to emphasize that safety is our number one priority. You heard it from the administrator today; you've heard it multiple times. And as we prepare to send our friends and colleagues on this mission, we're committed to launching as safely as possible. And we will launch, when we're ready." Full Story: Space (1/11)  China won't beat US Artemis astronauts to the moon (Getty Images) Nelson no longer seems to believe that the "race" is winnable for China. During a media teleconference on Tuesday (Jan. 9) that discussed the schedule for the agency's Artemis program, the NASA chief announced that the agency is now targeting September 2026 for its Artemis 3 mission, which will land a crew on the lunar surface. In response to a question about China's timeline during the teleconference, Nelson dismissed concerns that the U.S. could lose the race to put human boots back on the moon. Full Story: Space (1/11)  Total Solar Eclipse 2024 What will happen at the edge of April's eclipse? (Michael Zeiler/GreatAmericanEclipse.com) Almost everyone in the continent will see a partial solar eclipse, with the moon taking a chunk out of the sun over a few hours, with only those who live or travel into the path of totality having a view of the sun's corona during darkness in the day. Full Story: Space (1/11)  Skywatching New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon? (by-studio via Getty Images) On the nights before and after a new moon, when just a thin crescent is present, it is sometimes possible to make out the stunning effect known as Earthshine, or Da Vinci glow. Full Story: Space (1/31)  Spaceflight China's 1st launch of 2024 puts weather satellites into orbit (Expace) China has conducted its first launch of what is likely to be a busy year in space. A Kuaizhou 1A solid rocket lifted off from a transport erector launcher at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert at 6:20 a.m. EST (1120 GMT and 7:20 p.m. Beijing time) on Jan. 5. Full Story: Space (1/11)  Science & Astronomy How giant impacts shaped the formation of planets (Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) If you want to build a planet, you're going to have to get your hands dirty. That's the lesson from a recent paper, which outlines just how vital giant impacts are to the formation of planets. Full Story: Space (1/11)  Search for Life SETI scientists begin huge new hunt for intelligent aliens (NRAO/AUI/NSF) The search for alien technosignatures has dramatically expanded, thanks to a new experiment involving an alliance between the SETI Institute, Breakthrough Listen and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). Full Story: Space (1/11)  Entertainment Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser review (Future/Ian Stokes) The backbone of the Grand Army of the Republic's fleet is back in Lego form, this time joining the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) alumni. Let's check out the monstrous Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser set. Full Story: Space (1/11)  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