The launch of Katalyst Space’s LINK, designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift observatory, was postponed again Wednesday due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Weather Delays Launch of Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift
Sun Releases Strong Flare
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:50 p.m. ET on June 30. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft […]
Astronauts Repair Canadarm2 Robotic Arm and Complete Spacewalk
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 3:40 p.m. EDT. During the 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk, Williams and Meir completed their primary objective to remove and replace a wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
Fireflies and Fireballs: Summer Stargazing with Meteor Watch Day, Asteroid Day
We’re at the onset of summer skywatching, with a double feature of the Southern Delta Aquariids and alpha Capricornids in July and the dazzling Perseids approaching in August. Before we step outside to enjoy the celestial fireworks, we’re kicking off the season by observing Meteor Watch Day and Asteroid Day, both today, June 30. Meteors […]
Spacewalkers Continuing Canadarm2 Robotic Arm Repairs
Spacewalkers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir successfully removed the wrist joint that malfunctioned on May 27 during Canadarm2 robotic arm operations. They now are working to install the replacement joint, which was already attached to the orbital complex.
Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Repair Canadarm2 Robotic Arm
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir began a spacewalk at 8:20 a.m. EDT today to replace a wrist joint that malfunctioned during normal Canadarm2 operations on May 27.
Astronauts Prepare to Exit Station for Robotics Repair Spacewalk
Live coverage is underway as two NASA astronauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at about 8:35 a.m. EDT and last roughly six and a half hours.
Launch of Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift Scrubs Due to Weather
The launch of Katalyst Space’s LINK designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift observatory, was postponed Tuesday due to unfavorable weather conditions.
What to Expect: Commercial Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift
A mission to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift observatory is targeted to launch no earlier than Tuesday, June 30, at 10:17 p.m. UTC+12 (6:17 a.m. EDT).
Scientific American’s Inaugural ‘Young American Scientists’ Recognition
Scientific American’s “Young American Scientists” is a new annual recognition program honoring early- and mid-career researchers whose work is advancing discovery, expanding knowledge, and helping shape the future of science.