Tag: Space
-
Watching Japan’s H3 Launch: Michibiki 5 Debuts Tonight
Overview: Japan’s H3 Rocket Lifts Off to Orbit Michibiki 5 Japan is set to launch Michibiki 5, the latest satellite in the country’s navigation constellation, aboard an H3 rocket. The mission marks a significant milestone for the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), strengthening positioning services for Japan and the wider region. If you’re a space enthusiast…
-
Tonight: Watch Japan’s H3 Rocket Launch Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite
Overview: What’s happening tonight Japan is set to launch the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite aboard an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission marks another step in Japan’s efforts to bolster its satellite navigation constellation, complementing the existing GPS-like networks and offering improved positioning capabilities across the region. The launch window opens tonight,…
-
Lunar Mystery Solved: Earth’s Atmosphere Leaks to the Moon Across Billions of Years
Introduction A surprising revelation is reshaping how we think about the relationship between Earth and its closest celestial neighbor. New research suggests that Earth’s atmosphere may have been leaking into space and traveling all the way to the Moon for billions of years. This finding offers a potential explanation for several lunar mysteries that have…
-
Remora RPO: Starfish Space and Impulse Space Demonstrate Autonomous Proximity Rendezvous in Orbit
Overview: A Quiet Collaboration with a Big Impact Two rising forces in the small-satellite and on-orbit servicing arena quietly joined forces this year to push the boundaries of autonomous operations. Starfish Space and Impulse Space conducted a proximity rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) demonstration in Earth orbit, bringing two spacecraft to within 1,250 meters of…
-
Why the UN Is Watching Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Closely
Overview: The UN’s interest in 3I/ATLAS As the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its approach, global observers are paying close attention to how humanity would respond to a visitor from outside our solar system. While comets are not uncommon, 3I/ATLAS is special because it originates from another star system. Its trajectory, speed, and composition could offer…
-
The UN Keeps a Closer Watch on 3I/ATLAS: Why the Interstellar Comet Matters
Overview: Why 3I/ATLAS Is on the Global Radar As astronomers track the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the attention isn’t just on its unusual origin or its speed. It is also a test case for international coordination in planetary defense. The United Nations, through the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), is closely watching the comet as it…
-
In Photos: Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide
The Geminid Meteor Shower: A December Night’s Spectacle Every year, the Geminid meteor shower stands out as one of the brightest and most colorful celestial displays. This December, observers around the world were treated to a sky of streaking lights as countless “shooting stars” pierced the night. The Geminids are known for their reliability and…
-
Geminid Meteor Shower 2024: A Brilliant Sky Spectacle Across the Globe
The Geminid meteor shower returned with its signature brightness, color, and reliability, delighting skywatchers from urban rooftops to remote dark skies. Known for producing a high rate of “shooting stars” and a vibrant display, the Geminids have long been a favorite among meteor enthusiasts. As dusk settled on December 13, observers around the world looked…
-
Strange 7-hour gamma-ray burst stuns scientists today
What happened on July 2, 2025? On July 2, 2025, a gamma-ray burst (GRB) unfolded in deep space with an intensity and duration that pushed scientists to rethink established models. While GRBs are the universe’s most energetic explosions, typically lasting from milliseconds to minutes, the event monitored by NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope stretched well…
-
Fiddler on the Moon: Judaism in Space — How a Faith Adapts as Humanity Reaches for the Stars
Overview: A documentary that asks big questions Fiddler on the Moon: Judaism in Space follows a trio of intrepid filmmakers—Seth Kramer, Daniel Miller, and Jeremy Newberger—as they explore how a timeless faith might evolve in a future where humanity travels to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The short documentary doesn’t claim to have all the…