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[ad_1] NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said he would not remain head of the agency under the Biden administration, even if requested by the president-elect. Bridenstine, a Republican, represented Oklahoma’s first congressional district before President Donald Trump named him to the top of NASA. But he stressed that his plan to …

[ad_1] This artist’s illustration shows what the night glow of Europa might look like. NASA / JPL-Caltech If you manage to get to Jupiter and then look at the dark side of its moon Europa, you could be blown away by an ethereal glimmer. The fascinating icy moon can show …

[ad_1] The first evidence of twins was discovered in a tomb containing two babies who lived around 30,000 years ago in what is now Austria DNA analysis shows that two sets of skeletal remains belonged to a pair of twins They date back to about 30,000 years ago and are …

[ad_1] In August, a disconnected auxiliary cable tore the dish of the Arecibo Observatory. Last week, another cable failed. OBSERVATORY OF ARECIBO By Daniel Clery9 November 2020, 14:40 The already battered Arecibo Observatory was hit by another hit on November 7 when one of its 12 main support cables snapped …

[ad_1] The NASA Astrobiology Program today announces the selection of eight new interdisciplinary research teams, inaugurating its Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research (ICAR) program. The breadth and depth of research by these teams spans the spectrum of astrobiological research, from cosmic origins to the formation of the planetary system, the …

[ad_1] Jim Bridenstine will reportedly resign from his leading role at NASA soon, saying he would not be suitable for work under a Biden administration. Nominated by outgoing and indicted President Donald Trump, the former Republican congressman ended up being effectively competent as a NASA leader, despite his history of …

[ad_1] The Moon Village Association launches the Global Expert Group for Sustainable Lunar Activities Press release from: Moon Village Association Published: Monday 9 November 2020 The near future will see a multitude of moon missions thanks to the efforts of space agencies and commercial stakeholders. This concentrated lunar activity has …

[ad_1] Look again: NASA astronauts make observations before the launch of SpaceXThe independent Crew 1 astronauts arrive for launch as tropical storm Eta loomsNASASpaceflight.com Crew Dragon astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the historic launchDigital Trends Astronauts arrive at the launch site for the second flight of the …

[ad_1] Gems like these are known as intaglio and served as personal signature stamps on letters and documents. However, what puzzles the discovery is that only two of these seals have so far been found in Israel: one in Jerusalem and one in Masada. And the face engraved on the …

[ad_1] Cape Canaveral, Florida Four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday for the second SpaceX crew launch, coming this weekend. For NASA, it marks the long-awaited start of regular crew rotations at the International Space Station, with private companies providing the elevators. The number of astronauts will double …