Sungrazing Comet MAPS closest to sun today!
Reported by Space | EarthSky
Sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) has entered the field of view of the SOHO spacecraft's LASCO C3 coronagraph. Watch it plunge toward the sun!
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000
An Aerobot With ISRU Capabilities Could Explore Venus' Atmosphere for Years
Reported by Universe Today
In a new proposal, a team of scientists explores how aerial robotic platforms (areobots) with in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) capability could operate for years in Venus' atmosphere....
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:40 +0000
NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch
Reported by NASA
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:49 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, for the next launch delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with approximately 11,000 pounds...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:01 +0000
Meet NASA’s New Artemis II Science Officers
Reported by NASA
NASA’s first Artemis II science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—are pioneering a new era of mission operations by integrating advanced lunar science directly into Mission Control. Their work will shape how future Artemis crews ...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:35 +0000
Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom
Reported by NASA
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, born April 3, 1926, in Mitchell, Indiana. As one of NASA’s first seven astronauts, he became America’s second astronaut to fly in space when he launched aboa...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:27 +0000
Hello, World
Reported by NASA
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar injection burn. There are two auroras (top right and bottom left) and zodiacal light (bottom right) is ...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:34 +0000