11:49
A Small Meteor Blazes Over New York City
The foot-long meteor passed through the Earth’s atmosphere near the Statue of Liberty. Don’t worry, it was fine.
5:56
A ‘Dune’-Inspired Space Suit To Turn Astronaut Pee Into Water
Researchers developed a prototype of the system, which could replace the high-absorbency diapers that astronauts wear on space walks.
11:25
Galaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image
As the James Webb Space Telescope marks two years of operations, NASA unveils a new image of two galaxies interacting.
Two Last Names: Reflections From A Colombian Astronomer
Countries across Latin America have very different struggles, and successes, in producing and retaining astronomy talent.
12:09
A Sample From The Far Side Of The Moon Lands On Earth
China’s Chang’e 6 return capsule landed in Mongolia, carrying samples from the far side of the moon.
The Feat Of Building The World’s Largest Telescope
The Extremely Large Telescope is under construction on a mountaintop in Chile’s Atacama Desert. It could revolutionize astronomy.
Latina Space Scientists Want To Stop Being The Exception
Three leaders in space science from Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Argentina on battling sexism and innovating in their fields.
What Will Emerge From The Wreckage Of The Arecibo Telescope?
In 2020, Puerto Rico’s massive Arecibo radio telescope collapsed. The research facility may now be on the cusp of a new chapter.
11:37
A Week Of Milestones For Spaceflight
Boeing’s Starliner successfully launched and docked at the ISS, SpaceX’s Starship rocket launched and returned, and Hubble had a hiccup.
The State Of Space Research In Latin America
Sustainable development is the driving force of space research across the region, which has a lack of investment, but no lack of talent.