The discovery came 36 years after the shuttle exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven crew members on board, in one of the worst accidents of the American space program.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
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NASA Launched and Landed LOFTID, an Inflatable Flying Saucer Heat Shield
The LOFTID mission tested a novel approach to guiding spacecraft through the extreme heat of returning from orbit, which could be used to put people on Mars.
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Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon on Tuesday: When and Where to Watch
If you’re planning to wake up early to head to the polls on Tuesday, you’ll get a shot at seeing the moon darken as it falls into Earth’s shadow.
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Astronomers Find a Black Hole in Our Cosmic Back Yard
Just 1,600 light-years away, the black hole is the closest known to Earth. The good news: It’s dormant, at least for now.
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‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid Spotted That Poses Distant Risk to Earth
The space rock had been hidden by the glare of the sun, suggesting that more large asteroids are in a solar system region difficult to study from Earth.