NASA has successfully streamed a video featuring an orange tabby cat from deep space using laser technology. The video signal traveled nearly 19 million miles, showcasing the capabilities of streaming data from long distances. This advancement in communications technology could support future human exploration to Mars and improve the quality of scientific instruments used in space.
Using laser communication, NASA streamed a cat video from almost 20 million miles away, or 40 round trip flights to the moon.
The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of Uranus.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launch was postponed due to a ground system issue, delaying the rocket's return to flight after a previous failure.
SpaceX has announced a new target launch date for its Falcon Heavy rocket, which will carry an experimental space plane for the U.S. Space Force.
A huge solar flare was just reported. Known as an X-class flare, it’s among the most potent solar flares that can occur, and it’s causing some shortwave radio blackouts on Earth. Here’s what else you need to know.
A massive solar flare and radio burst temporarily disrupted radio communication on Earth, causing interference for two hours. Scientists are monitoring the sunspot region for further activity that could lead to geomagnetic storms and auroras.
NASA recently found two dehydrated tomatoes that were lost on the International Space Station in 2022. The discovery highlights the effects of the onboard humidity on food and the importance of growing fresh food for future space missions.