Stuck valve may have doomed private Peregrine moon lander

Stuck valve may have doomed private Peregrine moon lander | JWST spots hint of mysterious aurora on 'failed star' | What does space smell like? Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com |  Web Version January 10, 2024 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Stuck valve may have doomed private Peregrine moon lander (Astrobotic/Space.com) Astrobotic has homed in on a potential cause for the problems plaguing its Peregrine moon lander, which has been leaking fuel since its launch into orbit earlier this week. On Jan. 9, its builder Astrobotic said a stuck valve may have led to a propellant tank rupture, dooming the lander's prospects for landing on the moon. Here's the latest in this developing story. Full Story: Space (1/9)  JWST spots hint of mysterious aurora on 'failed star' (NASA, ESA, CSA, and L. Hustak (STScI)) Auroras have been spotted on Earth and around other planets in our solar system, such as Jupiter and Saturn, and even over active moons like Jupiter's Io and Saturn's Enceladus. But what about a brown dwarf? The James Webb Space Telescope may have found just that. Here's what scientists say. Full Story: Space (1/9)  What does space smell like? (Nasa/Getty Images) Astronauts have described some unusual scents in space, which is not surprising considering the chemistry there is far different from that on Earth. So what does space smell like, and what are the cosmic sources of these odors? Well, Space Fans, we're glad you asked... Full Story: Space (1/8)  Space Deal of the Day Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices (Bushnell) When it comes to optics and binoculars, Bushnell are known for high quality models and it will come as no surprise that some of the best binoculars deals are on Bushnell models. We've rounded up the best Bushnell binoculars deals from reputable retailers as some top models now have top discounts. Check them out! Full Story: Space (1/9)  Skywatching Meteor shower guide 2024: Dates and viewing advice (Vcg/Getty Images) It's shaping up to be a good year for meteor hunting! One particular shower to watch this year is the Eta Aquariids which peak on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. According to NASA, there might be an exciting outburst this year, with visual rates as high as one per minute for observers in the southern hemisphere. Here's what to know about that and every other meteor shower in 2024! Full Story: Space (4/12)  Spaceflight Has the age of the private moon missions begun? (Intuitive Machines) The launch this week of Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander, which carried payloads for NASA and others, may have its troubles, but it may mark a pivotal change in how we explore the moon. As the first flight for NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, it kicks off a new era of private moon missions as Intuitive Machines preps for its own flight in February. Full Story: Space (1/9)  Science & Astronomy Astronomers solve mystery of 'Green Monster' after supernova (NASA/CXC/SAO; IXPE: NASA/MSFC) The bizarre, grinch-like wisp of green light dubbed the Green Monster, first seen last year snaking through the glowing remnants of an exploded star, belongs to a blast wave bordering the debris field, a new study reveals. The finding solves a long-standing mystery for astronomers. Here's how they closed the case. Full Story: Space (1/9)  SpaceX SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites from California early Jan. 11 after delays (SOPA Images/Getty Images) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Thursday, Jan. 11, sending another 22 Starlink satellites to orbit. The mission, which was originally expected to liftoff on Jan. 9, will lift off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is set for 3:59 am ET (12:59 am PT/0859 GMT). Full Story: Space (1/9)  Search for Life 'Interstellar tourism campaign' invites aliens to Kentucky (VisitLEX) Hey, aliens! Lexington, Kentucky would be a good place to spend your next deep-space vacation. This was the message that a group of Kentucky scientists, linguists and scholars recently beamed at the TRAPPIST-1 system 40 light-years from Earth. It's the very first interstellar travel advertisement. but will E.T. answer? Full Story: Space (1/10)  Star Wars 'Star Wars' headed to theaters with 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' (Disney Plus) Look out, Star Wars fans. Baby Yoda is coming to the big screen! The Mandalorian and Grogu will embark on a big screen space opera adventure for Lucasfilm helmed by none other than "The Mandalorian's" talented creator and showrunner, Jon Favreau, and is scheduled to go into production sometime later this year. Full Story: Space (1/9)  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