FAA grants license for SpaceX’s March 14 Starship launch

FAA grants license for SpaceX’s March 14 Starship launch

Starship’s third-ever test flight is officially on for Thursday morning (March 14).The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today (March 13) that it has awarded a launch license for the mission. “The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety,...
What would a solar eclipse look like from the Moon? 

What would a solar eclipse look like from the Moon? 

The astronauts of Apollo 12 — Alan Bean, Pete Conrad, and Dick Gordon — experienced a solar eclipse while returning home from the Moon. Their spacecraft flew through Earth’s shadow, allowing them to capture this image on their 16mm motion picture camera. Credit:...
Ultrablack Coating Could Be Ideal for Telescopes

Ultrablack Coating Could Be Ideal for Telescopes

If you, like me, have dabbled with telescope making you will know what a fickle friend light can be. On one hand you want to capture as much as you can (but only from the object, not from nearby lights) and want to reflect or refract it to the point of observation or...
DWARFLAB Dwarf II Smart Digital Telescope Review

DWARFLAB Dwarf II Smart Digital Telescope Review

​ Is the DWARFLAB Dwarf II a good value for the money? ​Are you a stargazing enthusiast looking to invest in a high-quality telescope? If so, the DWARFLAB Dwarf II might be just what you’re looking for. Packed with impressive features and a reasonable price tag,...
ESA – The return of Andreas Mogensen

ESA – The return of Andreas Mogensen

After more than 6 months on the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen returned to Earth, marking the end of his Huginn mission. It was his second mission to the Space Station and his first long-duration, where he was the pilot of Crew-7, which...