NASA’s AVATAR Project Uses Astronaut Cells to Study Space Radiation in Deep Space
Summary NASA will send astronaut cell chips into deep space to study how cosmic radiation affects the human body. The AVATAR project could help design safer long-term space missions and improve radiation therapy on Earth.…
Comet Lemmon Brightens Ahead of October 21 Close Approach, Now Visible in Northern Skies
Summary Comet Lemmon is brightening rapidly and will pass relatively close to Earth on October 21. Observers in the northern hemisphere can track it with…
UK Space Agency Backs Design Review of Self-Consuming Autophage Spacecraft
Summary The UK is backing a new spacecraft design that consumes its own body to save weight and cut costs. The vehicle could make moving…
Astronomers Find Isolated Dwarf Galaxy Likely Ejected From Group 4 Million Light-Years Away
Summary Astronomers found a rare dwarf galaxy drifting alone far from its original group. The galaxy’s age and makeup suggest it was shaped by past…
Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival with star parties, workshops, and night hikes
Summary The Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival blends astronomy with outdoor activities, making it appealing for both adults and kids. Clear coastal skies in late September…
