Some lawmakers in the U. S. are digging deeper into NASA's plans for the Chandra X-ray Observatory. This telescope has been around for 25 years and its budget is in trouble. In a letter sent to the Chandra X-ray Center director, Patrick Slane, six members of Congress asked for more details about the
Imagine sitting in a chair that's been tested by the hands of time, and in this case, the backside of a former U. S. President. That's what I did when I tried out an ergonomic office chair inspired by NASA, the same one used by President George W. Bush. How did I end up in this plush situation? A co
Asia's stock markets were mostly on the rise on Monday, buoyed by China's leaders convening for a significant economic conference. This meeting is expected to bring fresh support for the world's second-largest economy, sparking a positive vibe among investors. The OPEC+ nations also announced they w
Ever heard of a cosmic explorer that's been floating around space for nearly half a century? That's Voyager 1, NASA's seasoned traveler. In 2023, it hit a few bumps. Initially, some dodgy coding messed up its messages, but NASA sorted that out. Then, surprise surprise, Voyager 1 went quiet again in
Imagine this: two brilliant musicians, Jon Hopkins and Ólafur Arnalds, team up with NASA to create a song. This isn't just any song; it's going to the moon! The tune, named "Forever Held, " is part of NASA's new art installation, Space for Earth, which opens to the public in Washington, D. C. The s
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently about 15 billion miles from Earth, has given scientists a bit of a scare. On October 17, it switched its main radio transmitter to a different frequency, leaving NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory team scratching their heads. The spacecraft's Fault Protection Sys
In remote Pine City, New York, a well-known squirrel named Peanut met a sad end. Peanut, who gained fame on social media with his caretaker Mark Longo, was euthanized after authorities seized him and a raccoon named Fred from Longo's home. This happened after some people complained, and officers fro
SpaceX has faced some bumps in the road recently. A NASA safety panel reminded the company to focus on safety for crewed flights. Former astronaut Kent Rominger pointed out issues with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. He mentioned problems like the July launch failure and engine anoma
Ever wondered what it's like to fly over Europa, one of Jupiter's moons? Well, you don't have to wait until NASA's Europa Clipper probe gets there in six years. NASA's Europa Trek portal lets us explore Europa's surface now. This moon is special because it has an icy crust hiding a huge ocean. Scien
The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing some air leak issues since 2019. A recent report labeled these leaks as a major safety risk, raising questions about the safety of the astronauts on board. One of the first leaks was detected in the Russian section of the station, specifically in
