Space Contents Archive

“It was awesome!” Astronauts Kayla Barron and @AstroMarshburn concluded today’s spacewalk at 12:47pm ET (17:47 UTC). The duo replaced a faulty antenna and did some get-ahead tasks for future spacewalks: https://t.co/oKOxFXzoic https://t.co/OLxgF7gTVn

NASA exposes first ever footage of a blue sunset on Mars

Two @NASA_Astronauts wrapped up their spacewalk today at 11:47am ET successfully replacing a faulty antenna system on the station. https://t.co/FRkPsKz5X3

Thanks @NASA, for joining Orbital Reef! Looking forward to collaborating on this first step to develop the #LEOecosystem and #Addressinorbit for all. https://t.co/74YOJCEze5 @BlueOrigin @SierraSpaceCo @BoeingSpace @RedWire_Space @GenesisESI @ASU https://t.co/SgjTF327rd

Galaxies up to 500,000,000 light years away!

#TDIH in 1953: B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" completed its final flight. The aircraft landed at Andrews AFB where it was stored until 1960. It is now on display at our Udvar-Hazy Center. https://t.co/74vlidhzFB

Galaxies up to 500,000,000 light years away!

🎁 The skies are the gift that keeps on giving this December. Try to spot a recently discovered comet when it’s closest to Earth. Also experience an end-of-year treat as the Geminid meteor shower peaks on Dec. 13-14. More skywatching tips: https://t.co/LQVVi3fpIm https://t.co/5T7YuGqq4C

C/2021 A1 (Leonard) in a galaxy field

Extreme newbie… where’s a good place to start?

I’m super uneducated but would like to start with the basics of learning to identify stars, constellations, planets, etc. There are just so many “guides” and “books” out there, I don’t know what to start with. Is there a gold standard book, guide, or even pocket telescope you would recommend for me to start with? My budget is pretty humble! Thanks in advance!

LIVE NOW: An update on the three companies we've selected to build commercial space stations in low-Earth orbit: https://t.co/z1RgZwQkWS https://t.co/h0O0R6nbMu

Earlier, @NASA_Astronauts Kayla Barron and Tom Marshburn completed a spacewalk 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀 outside of the @space_station to replace a faulty communications antenna. The team in Mission Control worked alongside them as they accomplished their goal. https://t.co/j7vfdRoAug

Celestron Nexstar 8SE

Hi, I have £1500 to spend on a telescope, my first telescope as an adult. I’ve read reviews, watched videos and checked forums, I *think* this is the best I can get for the money. Can anyone say why this is not a good idea or if there is something else in this price range?m that is superior? Requirements; Use in back yard No photography for now Prefer computerised Like the idea of connecting to laptop/tablet to control Beginner friendly Thanks

Congratulations to our @OrbitalReef teammates on @NASA's selection for Phase 1 development of a commercial space station! By building on successful @Space_Station teamwork, Orbital Reef will expand the possibilities for low Earth orbit innovation! More: https://t.co/6frbLrqNxP https://t.co/ECwsdxVaQF

Gemini IVI's

What are the Gemini IVI's as how do I get them to zero? For more context I'm playing reentry: an orbital simulator, and it has study level appolo, Gemini, and mercury simulations. It's asking me to get the IV's to zero for de-orbit and re-entry.