Astronaut says one thing might stop artists from visiting the moon with SpaceX
One major health factor might prevent a Japanese billionaire from bringing some of his favourite artists to the moon on a SpaceX rocket one day. Continue reading
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Russia suggests leak in space station was man made, possibly sabotage
Russia’s top space official says that last week’s air leak at the International Space Station was a drill hole that happened during manufacturing or in orbit. Continue reading
Astronaut candidate quits NASA training, a first in 50 years
The last time astronauts-in-training resigned from NASA was in 1968. Continue reading
NASA satellite photos show flood devastation in Kerala, India
NASA has released satellite photos showing the Indian state of Kerala before and after it was hit by catastrophic flooding. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut’s lifelong wait for liftoff about to end
By Jeff Semple Europe Bureau Chief
“He’s a smile with legs.” Continue reading
NASA’s Parker solar probe rockets toward sun for closest look yet
NASA’s new solar probe is on its way to the sun, where it will examine the star from closer than ever before. Continue reading
When to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Manitoba this weekend
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
“It’s going to be great here in Manitoba because the moon is rising very early in the morning.” Continue reading
Here’s how to see and photograph the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12-13
If you’re hoping to get a glimpse of the celestial event, and perhaps photograph it, here are some viewing tips. Continue reading
NASA is gearing up to ‘touch the sun’ with a robotic spacecraft the size of a small car
The Parker Solar Probe, slated to launch from Cape Canaveral on Aug. 11, will fly within 6.1 million km of the sun’s surface — seven times closer than any other spacecraft. Continue reading
On July 31, Mars will come closer to Earth than it’s been in 15 years
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The event is known as “Mars Close Approach.” Continue reading
