On This Day in Space! April 24, 1970: China Launches Its 1st Satellite
Reported by Space.com
On April 24, 1970, China became the fifth nation to independently launch a satellite into orbit. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space videos series!...
- By: Hanneke Weitering
- On: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:33 +0000
Meet OSCaR: Tiny Cubesat Would Clean Up Space Junk
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A little spacecraft could soon make a big contribution in the fight against space junk....
- By: Mike Wall
- On: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:20 +0000
High-Altitude Auroras Create 'Speed Bumps' for Satellites
Reported by Space.com
A high-altitude version of the northern lights can create a headwind for some orbiting satellites, new research confirms....
- By: Mike Wall
- On: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:20 +0000
There Are Toxic Fungi in Space and No One Knows If They're Dangerous
Reported by Space.com
The fungus among astronauts....
- By: Adam Mann
- On: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:16 +0000
The Moon's Surface Is Totally Cracked
Reported by Space.com
Is the moon all it's cracked up to be?...
- By: Mindy Weisberger
- On: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:15 +0000
NASA Social Media Efforts Win Two Webby Awards
Reported by NASA Breaking News
Agency digital properties also won five People's Voice Awards....
- By: NASA Breaking News
- On: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:08 EDT