Science & Astronomy

NASA, USGS Release First Landsat 9 Images

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NASA, USGS Release First Landsat 9 Images

SNN November 27, 2021

Mangroves are prominent along the northwest coast of Australia. The first image collected by Landsat 9, on...

An “incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope has occurred

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An “incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope has occurred

SNN November 24, 2021

Technician standing near some of the segments of the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror. NASA is...

No transits of Proxima Centauri planets in high-cadence TESS data

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No transits of Proxima Centauri planets in high-cadence TESS data

SNN November 18, 2021

TOI 1338 b is a circumbinary planet orbiting its two stars. It was discovered by TESS. Credit:...

Solar Orbiter returns to Earth before starting its main science mission

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Solar Orbiter returns to Earth before starting its main science mission

SNN November 18, 2021

Solar Orbiter’s riskiest flyby. Credit: European Space Agency Solar Orbiter is returning to Earth for a flyby...

NASA to Host Briefing on Laser Communications Demonstration

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NASA to Host Briefing on Laser Communications Demonstration

SNN November 10, 2021

The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration undergoes final inspections at Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Florida. Credits:...

Global Climate Change Impact on Crops Expected Within 10 Years, NASA Study Finds

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Global Climate Change Impact on Crops Expected Within 10 Years, NASA Study Finds

SNN November 3, 2021

Credits: NASA/Katy Mersmann NEW YORK (NASA PR) — Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn)...