Photographers captured scenes in the skies as the Earth’s shadow covered the moon.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
China’s Moon Landing: Lunar Rover Begins Its Exploration
Reaction in China to the landing was muted — a sign that the novelty of space missions has faded. But it also appeared to reflect political and economic anxieties.
Trilobites: It’s Cold Outside, but Earth Is at Its Closest Approach to the Sun
Our planet’s elliptical orbit doesn’t affect winter or summer temperatures. But some astronomers wonder whether it’s a factor in why life survives.
Out There: Apollo 8’s Earthrise: The Shot Seen Round the World
Half a century ago today, a photograph from the moon helped humans rediscover Earth.
A Bright Green ‘Christmas Comet’ Will Fly the Closest to Earth in Centuries
The comet, called 46P/Wirtanen, will streak near Earth on Sunday and be visible in some places with the naked eye.
It’s a Briefcase! It’s a Pizza Box! No, It’s a Mini Satellite
Orbiting instruments are now so small they can be launched by the dozens, and even high school students can build them.
Soyuz Rocket Launches Flawlessly, Weeks After Malfunction
The Russian rocket carried a three-person crew into orbit on Monday, making a successful return to flight following a dramatic failure.
Trilobites: Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Is a Graveyard of Dead Continents
Data from a European satellite has revealed the tectonic underworld below the frozen southernmost continent.
The Saturday Profile: The Woman Putting Australia Into Space
Megan Clark has always thirsted after adventure, and in heading the nation’s first space agency she has definitely set herself a challenge.
Rocket Lab’s Modest Launch Is Giant Leap for Small Rocket Business
The company’s Electron rocket carried a batch of small commercial satellites from a launchpad in New Zealand, a harbinger of a major transformation to the space business.