Two new images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope show what may be among the earliest galaxies ever observed. Both images include objects from more than 13 billion years ago, and one offers a much wider field of view ...
Astronomy
Aug 4, 2022
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The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission will greatly expand our knowledge of the high-energy universe, and recently passed two key milestones on its path to observing the cosmos.
Space Exploration
Jul 19, 2022
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The James Webb Space Telescope began releasing a new wave of cosmic images on Tuesday, heralding a new era of astronomy.
Astronomy
Jul 12, 2022
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Lately, the hallways at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore have been filled with a few more smiles than usual.
Astronomy
Jul 11, 2022
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An instrument on the space station documented how built and natural surfaces responded to record heat in Las Vegas.
Environment
Jun 16, 2022
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An international team of scientists today released the largest near-infrared image ever taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, enabling astronomers to map the star-forming regions of the universe and learn how the earliest, ...
Astronomy
Jun 6, 2022
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Understanding the effects of microgravity on the human body is essential in enabling astronauts to travel through the harsh environment of space for months, or even years. Significant changes to the body's skeletal and muscle ...
Space Exploration
May 27, 2022
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A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March, causing dozens of deaths, fires, increased air pollution, and reduced crop yields. Weather forecasts show no prospect of relief any time soon. NASA's ...
Environment
May 12, 2022
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Alignment of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is now complete. After full review, the observatory has been confirmed to be capable of capturing crisp, well-focused images with each of its four powerful onboard science instruments. ...
Space Exploration
Apr 28, 2022
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While telescope alignment continues, the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is still in cooldown mode. MIRI, which will be the coldest of Webb's four instruments, is the only instrument that will ...
Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2022
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