Kevin BeachusStoryboardThe Columbia Disaster Was Way Worse Than You ThoughtCurated byGrungeFebruary 1, 2003, began as a normal Saturday morning for many Americans, until news began to filter in that a space shuttle had been lost. Before long, TV screens were filled with images of burning debris streaking through the sky, and reporters began piecing the story together. Heat-resistant tiles on the Space Shuttle Columbia's left wing had been damaged, leading to the destruction of the spacecraft, as well as the deaths of seven astronauts — Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson...
Kevin Beachus1 day agoLunar Space Station Module for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Outfitting - NASAnasa.gov - Briana R. ZamoraNASA continues to mark progress on plans to work with commercial and international partners as part of the Gateway program. The primary structure of …
Kevin Beachus13 hours agoNASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titanspace.com - Andrew Jones"Passing this mission milestone means that Dragonfly's mission design, fabrication, integration and test plans are all approved, and the mission can …
Kevin Beachus19 hours agoWebb telescope may have just revealed a spiral galaxy's startling secretverified_publisherMashable - Elisha SauersIt's not just churning out stars. Scientists have found an unusual neon glow near the center of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy for the first time. This gas needs an enormous amount of energy to shine — more than normal stars can supply. The discovery, based on data from NASA's James Webb Space …
Kevin Beachus18 hours agoSecret Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program seems to malfunction, Reuters reportsThe Kyiv Independent - by Natalia YermakA Russian space satellite that U.S. officials tie to its nuclear anti-satellite weapon program seems to be spinning uncontrollably and may no longer …
Kevin Beachus18 hours agoNASA Detects Rare Atmospheric Pulse Over North AmericaWeather Fox - Jan OtteA sudden jolt in the sky—one that even veteran scientists called “breathtaking”—recently rippled across North America. NASA, always on the watch for …
