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China's space test hits snag with capsule 'anomaly'

May 07, 2020

According to daily Global Times, China Manned Space Agency said the capsule "experienced failure during its re-entry to earth due to an unknown malfunction". China stated Tuesday it would launch a brand new spacecraft at 6pm (1000 GMT), in a take a look at of its ambitions to function a everlasting house station and ship astronauts to the Moon.

New DOD video wants you to join Space Force, internet responds

May 07, 2020

It is expected that the "total force" of the service will eventually be around 16,000 men. "You may appreciate that the Department of the Air Force is declassifying some information related to space". Russian Federation has also tested a direct-ascent, anti-satellite weapon. Barrett said there's been no shortage of interest in joining the Space Force .

China successfully launches manned spacecraft prototype

May 07, 2020

It was the first mission carried out by the Long March-5B, CCTV reported, citing the China Manned Space Engineering Office . A cargo capsule that was part of a key test in China's space programme experienced an "anomaly" Wednesday during its return trip, the space authority said.

Chinas space test hits snag with capsule ‘anomaly

May 07, 2020

The spacecraft flies stably in a "highly elliptical orbit, with normal power supply, measurements and control links", the Official China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Second, the new capsule that was launched to an orbital apogee of approximately 8,000 kilometres will test the heat shielding, avionics, orbital performance, parachutes, landing airbags, and recovery operations.

The Super Flower Moon Is Coming Tonight - Here's How to See It!

May 07, 2020

News 5's Jon Rudder took this photo from Burke Lakefront Airport Thursday morning. While this month's moon will turn full precisely on May 7 at 10:45 a.m. Every month of the year has a full moon - they occur every 27.5 days - and each of those moons has its own nickname . Astronomers recommend catching the view right after sunset, as the Moon is rising over the horizon.

Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth

May 07, 2020

The orbits of those two main sequence stars seemed to be tugged askew. Astronomers from ESO and other institutes spotted it using a 2.2-meter telescope at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile . HR 6819 is a fairly non-descript star in the night sky, tucked away in the corner of the southern constellation of Telescopium . Only a few dozen stellar-mass black holes previously were known .

Pentagon announces new mission for secretive space drone

May 07, 2020

Alongside the FalconSat-8's experiments, NASA will study the impact of radiation and similar space effects on potential food sources, such as seeds, the statement said. The classified nature of its missions have given rise to suggestions the X-37B is involved in testing military space technology related to reconnaissance satellites.

'Flower Moon': How and when to watch the final supermoon of 2020

May 07, 2020

Tonight's full moon will shine so bright that some may be tempted to call it a supermoon - and they wouldn't necessarily be wrong. The super flower moon will reach its peak at 6:45 am Thursday, May 7th. The phenomenon, which is called the " super flower moon " this time around, will peak in the sky on May 7. Keep in mind Full Moons appear full for about three days around the peak.

Astronomers discover closest black hole to Earth

May 07, 2020

The black hole is tiny, only 40 kilometres in diameter, and lives in the Telescopium constellation (the telescope), which neighbours the Sagittarius and Corona Australis constellations in the southern celestial hemisphere. Meet your new but shy galactic neighbour: A black hole left over from the death of a fleeting young star. But the newly discovered object had a tell.

'Full Flower Moon': See the last supermoon of 2020 at its best

May 06, 2020

Since this supermoon falls in May, it's been traditionally referred to as the Super Flower Moon , according to the Native American season. Incidentally, the final supermoon of 2020 will be appearing on May 7 and can be observed from our homes.

NASA’s Lunar Lander: Tuskegee Will Test AM Parts for the Dynetics Team

May 06, 2020

When NASA returns to the Moon in four years with the Artemis program , it will go in a way that reflects the world today - with government, industry, and worldwide partners in a global effort to build and test the systems needed for challenging missions to Mars and beyond.

Jedi: Fallen Order played by more than 10m people since launch

May 06, 2020

A surprise update for the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game was announced yesterday on May the 4th (aka Star Wars Day) and is now live for owners of the game on Microsoft's Xbox One consoles and other platforms. But, crucially, players won't be able to keep any unlocked abilities or weapons from their initial playthrough. Lucasfilm and director J. J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of ...

Four recycling centres to reopen in Birmingham tomorrow

May 06, 2020

The sites will be open between 9am and 3pm, and users will have to book slots to be able to use them. Visitors must book a slot online . Last week, Paul Wadsworth, the Conservatives group's environment spokesman, said: "Other councils such as Sheffield have kept their recycling centres operating for residents throughout, showing it can be done.

Last supermoon of 2020 to appear on Thursday

May 06, 2020

Any full moon that occurred in May was traditionally called the Flower Moon, because it marked the blooming of spring wildflowers . The name originates from the United States after Native American tribes in the NY region noticed it often coincided with when flowers were in bloom, according to NASA .

Elon Musk and musician Grimes welcome baby

May 06, 2020

Would you expect anybody else to name their child X Æ A-12? Some have guessed it's a reference to a Central Intelligence Agency aircraft, while others have guessed it's a maths equation: A-12=O. He shared a photo of himself holding the newborn in his arms, and wrote: "Mom and baby all good". This is Musk's first child with Grimes though he is father to five sons from a previous marriage.

What's China's next step for manned space program after latest rocket launch?

May 06, 2020

China's latest state-of-the-art carrier rocket the Long March-5B took a successful flight on Tuesday, signaling a new era of the construction of manned space projects including the space station, reported Chinese official Xinhua news agency , citing the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Montreal delays reopening after 75 new deaths in Quebec

May 06, 2020

As Global's Anne Leclair explains, some elected officials and public health authorities are relieved. Most retail stores outside the Montreal were allowed to reopen their doors on May 4 as planned , as long as they have dedicated entrances to the outside.

Super Flower Moon To Light Up The Night Sky On May 7

May 06, 2020

Another week of celestial marvels is in store for early risers and casual skywatchers alike with the last of the year's supermoons looming, a lineup of bright planets marching across the sky, and meteor showers caused by particles from Halley's comet.

Eta Aquariid meteor shower: Where and when to watch in Australia

May 06, 2020

It can be very helpful if you try to locate the radiant or the exact point at which the meteors will be appearing to emanate, which will be inside the Aquarius constellation in the eastern sky. The forecast on MetService's website isn't looking so flash for some parts of the country. "It's really not looking too good at all". The bad weather is set to clear from midnight for the bottom of the North Island and parts of the South island, but Farmer couldn't say whether it would be in ...

Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch

May 06, 2020

It was the debut flight of the Long March 5B, which was specially created to propel modules of China's future space station into orbit. The rocket will help carry the core module and experiment modules to China's space station. The successful maiden flight verified the design of the rocket. China flies the biggest carrier rocket in space- Is it trying to beat the US? "On May 27, NASA will once again launch American astronauts on American rockets from American soil!" This phase ...

Nicolas Cage Will Play Joe Exotic In ‘Tiger King’ Scripted Series

May 05, 2020

A log line for the planned show reads: " Joe Shreibvogel, an eccentric, exotic zookeeper in Oklahoma who fights to keep his park - even at the risk of losing his sanity". Most importantly, I hope this new take does highlight that, regardless of how you may feel about the personalities attached to the people, the animals at Joe Exotic's zoo were not being treated with the care they deserved.

Elon Musk confirms birth of baby with Grimes

May 05, 2020

He responded , "A few hours away!" following with another tweet that reads "Mom & baby all good". Musk , 48, then shared a second photo of himself holding and looking down at his son at the hospital, while the newborn smiled. Grimes announced she was pregnant in January via a social media post that showed her with a foetus Photoshopped into her belly. The South-African born businessman had six children with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Musk .

Eta Aquarid meteor shower to illuminate Qatar sky tomorrow

May 05, 2020

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak tonight, filling the sky with up to 40 shooting stars an hour as Earth passes through the debris trail left by Halley's Comet. Use your naked eye; binoculars or telescopes tend to limit the field of view. According to the Farmer's Almanac , it was also called the Mother's Moon since it was a time of increasing fertility.

How you can view the stunning Eta Aquariid meteor shower tonight

May 05, 2020

Halley Comet needs to around 76 years to make a complete revolution around Sun so it can be seen from earth every 76th year where the last time seen from earth was in 1986, while the next time to be seen in 2062. The meteors are bits of Halley's Comet that separated from the comet "many hundreds of years ago", according to the American Meteor Society . For best viewing it's recommended you find a place with low light pollution and give your eyes around 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.

NASA Awards Lunar Lander Contracts to SpaceX, Blue Origin, Dynetics

May 05, 2020

The combined contract award of a cool near-billion dollars over the 10-month base period will be split between Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX. NASA is turning to private industry for the first lunar landers for astronauts in a half-century, with three competing, quite contrasting versions.

Greenland's Ice Sheet Is Melting

May 05, 2020

Smith said the satellites measure thickness of the ice sheets and shelves, but they don't capture the major iceberg calving events we've seen in recent years. Greenland is also experiencing some thickening in its interior, but this is mostly happening at high elevations. Previous satellite data from NASA shows the rate of global mean sea level rise is accelerating by an average of 3.4 millimetres per year .

Select retail stores throughout Quebec are reopening today

May 05, 2020

Premier Francois Legault has said the situation in the province is largely stable with the exception of long-term care homes and some hospitals, but has promised health officials won't hesitate to delay opening dates if the situation warrants.

How To Watch a Halley's Comet Meteor Shower Tonight

May 04, 2020

The Eta Aquarids will peak on the night of May 5 and the early morning hours of May 6, during which 40 meteors are expected every hour, said the museum on Monday (May 4). A meteor shower and super moon will light up the night sky in May. But there is a catch - a bright Waxing Gibbous Moon threatens to wash out the sky.

NASA Awards US Companies Contracts for Human Moon Landing

May 04, 2020

These awards will cover the next 10 months as each team works with Nasa to determine how their proposed solution would work in practice. Not all of these projects are equal in terms of financial sustainability, so while a specific solution may be chosen for 2024, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be allowed to continue over the long haul, as NASA plans on multiple Artemis missions to various spots around the Moon.

Halley's Comet Bringing Meteor Shower To The Night Sky Next Week

May 04, 2020

This year, May brings many delightful events for the stargazers and astronomy aficionados' in the city and across the country with many extraterrestrial events lining up during this period to take your breath away, starting from the Eta Aquarid meteor shower that sparkle the sky over the region for nearly the whole of the month and a few planets having a close encounter with the Moon.

NASA picks Alabama’s Dynetics for Moon lander prototype

May 03, 2020

Blue Origin's Integrated Lander Vehicle (ILV) will consist of three stages and be delivered to space by the company's own New Glenn Rocket System and United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Launch System. The lunar landers will carry the astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon's surface and back again. NASA will later select contractors "for development and maturation of sustainable lander systems followed by sustainable demonstration missions".

The fifth largest piece of the Moon on Earth

May 02, 2020

Talking about how rare it is to find a meteoroid carrying pieces of other celestial body James added, "We are expecting huge worldwide interest in it from natural history museums.it is a wonderful trophy for anyone who is interested in space history or lunar exploration".

Fossil of Gondwana insane beast unveiled

May 02, 2020

Gondwanatherian fossils were first found in Argentina in the 1980s, but have since also been found in Africa, India, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Madagascar. This allowed animals and dinosaurs on Madagascar, like Adalatherium "ample time to develop its many ludicrous features", Krause said. "Madagascar is a pretty weird place", Krause said.

Huge, ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid flies past Earth at supersonic speed

May 02, 2020

While this is known as a "close approach" by astronomers, it's still very far away. Since they are bigger, asteroids of this size reflect much more light than smaller asteroids and are therefore easier to detect with telescopes. Nevertheless, scientists continue to keep an eye on the asteroid to see how it will move beyond 2020 - as its future orbit could change. The space rock was named a conceivably perilous article since it's greater than 500 feet and comes extremely close to ...

FDA Authorizes NASA Developed Ventilator for COVID-19

May 02, 2020

An emergency use authorization stipulates that "the FDA Commissioner may allow unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in an emergency to diagnose, treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions caused by CBRN threat agents when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives".

COVID-19: Renewables grow amid 'plunging energy demand'

May 02, 2020

Wind, solar and other forms of renewables are projected to increase their share against a backdrop of "plunging" global energy demand as a result of the "biggest shock since the Second World War". The impact of the pandemic on energy use will be more keenly felt in advanced economies where demand is expected to fall by 11 percent across the European Union and 9 percent across the United States.

Quebec says cottage country north of Montreal to reopen starting Monday

May 02, 2020

Quebec Public Health Director Dr. Horacio Arruda said that all sectors could be closed again if reopening results in uncontrollable outbreaks. The modeling showed that deaths could rise to as many as 3,883 by May 5, and total cases to 66,835, so "it is critically important that we maintain our current public health measures", Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said.

NASA relying on Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, to return to the moon

May 02, 2020

The companies vying for this contract included Blue Origin , with Jeff Bezos' company taking the lead for its collaborative industry-spanning team; Boeing, which is one of NASA's providers for its Commercial Crew program; SpaceX , which developed the other vehicle for Commercial Crew, and is targeting its first crewed flight for late May; and other smaller companies including Sierra Nevada Corportation, which has been developing a reusable space plane for use in various missions ...

Largest-ever ozone hole over the Arctic has closed

May 02, 2020

This comes after scientist announced that after decades of decline the ozone layer was starting to heal . The European Commission's Copernicus (the CAMS) satellite survey spotted the odd happening, and now has proof that the hole closed itself up.

Elon Musk Tweets And Tesla Stock Plummets

May 02, 2020

The company's shares had more than doubled from their coronavirus low of $350.51 on March 18 prior to Musk's comments. The stock is still up about 70 per cent for the year, an advance that's put him in position to meet the final performance threshold he needs to receive stock options that would yield a windfall of about US$730 million.

Hubble Captures Cosmic Light Show as Comet ATLAS Disintegrates

May 01, 2020

If this spin turns into quick sufficient, centripetal forces might exceed the fabric power of the nucleus to the extent that the comet splits and fragments below the stress. Before the breakup, the entire nucleus may have been no more than the length of two football fields. As this venting is likely not evenly dispersed across the comet, it enhances the breakup.

'Crazy beast' lived among last of dinosaurs

May 01, 2020

Gondwana , Earth's southern supercontinent that included Africa, South America, India, Australia and Antarctica, was full of hazards for insane beast; it was likely preyed upon by dinosaurs, crocodiles and massive snakes. The earliest members of this group appeared just a few million years before non-avian dinosaurs were wiped out by the giant asteroid impact that occurred around 66 million years ago.

Ex-Jaguars LB Telvin Smith charged with sexual activity with minor

May 01, 2020

A law enforcement source told ESPN that Smith is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl multiple times, both at his home and in his vehicle, last August and September. The teenager told police that she met Smith a second time a few days later at a local shopping mall and that they had sex in his vehicle while it was parked in the lot, News 4 Jax reports.

Suffering from the pandemic coronavirus Earth asteroid flies c "protective mask"

May 01, 2020

Among them is the team at the National Science Foundation's Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico-which is still conducting observations despite the pandemic-who noticed some intriguing features on the space rock in the radar images that they captured.

NASA`s Hubble watches comet ATLAS breakup into over two dozen pieces

May 01, 2020

NASA says the telescope spotted about 30 fragments on 20 April and 25 pieces on 23 April. The comet ATLAS ( C/2019 Y4) was first found last December by the Asteroid Terrestrial-affect Last Alert System ( ATLAS ) robotic survey system. Hubble's crisp images may yield new clues to the breakup. "Events at such scale only happen once or twice a decade". UCLA professor David Jewitt , the leader of the other Hubble team to capture the breakup of Comet ATLAS, said in a UCLA News report ...

Premier, environment minister to provide update on Alberta flooding

May 01, 2020

The mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said one person has died as a result of flooding in northern Alberta. "But we want them to know that the government and the people of Alberta stand with them and we are providing every possible support to them".

NASA selects SpaceX among 3 companies to build next moon landers

May 01, 2020

The second company, Dynetics, of Huntsville, Alabama, is proposing to simplify things, building a one-stage vehicle that will land in a single piece and take back off that way. "We are ready to move forward on this". NASA is stressing both speed-getting to the moon by 2024-and sustainability, going there to stay, rather than making the brief Apollo-style visits that have since been disparagingly dubbed the "flags and footprints" model.

How NASA's new moon map will guide future manned missions

April 30, 2020

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) has been exploring the possibilities of using the resources already available on the Moon when astronauts hit the satellite as part of the Artemis program . Alabama-based Dynetics will build a two-stage system consisting of an ascent stage and a descent stage. NASA will work with the three commercial teams over the next 10 months, assessing their progress all the while.

‘Wearing a mask’, a 2km long asteroid will fly by Earth tomorrow

April 30, 2020

The Nasa-tracked rock's orbit is also expected to bring the object within a million miles of earth in 2079. Do not be fooled by any hyped-up headlines you'll have learned: This week's asteroid flyby poses no menace to Earth or something on it.

SpaceX Launches 20th NASA Mission, Nails 50th Landing

April 30, 2020

Tucked inside the Dragon is more than 4,300 lbs. "The International Space Station is serving as a test bed for future long-duration missions, and these types of crop growth tests are helping to expand the suite of candidates that can be effectively grown in microgravity", says the Kennedy Space Center's Dr.

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