Tag: space

During its short tenure in space, the James Webb Telescope is rewriting and augmenting much of what we know about our universe. Let’s jump in and look at the James Webb telescope discoveries, from exoplanets to asteroid belts. What’s Special About the James Webb Telescope? To appreciate James Webb Telescope discoveries, we need to take […]

The James Webb Space Telescope, known as JWST, was launched by NASA and the European Space Agency on the 25th of December 2021. It is the largest space telescope ever built and is equipped with advanced infrared imaging technologies that can capture high-resolution deep space images.  This behemoth telescope is currently trawling the edge of […]

The James Webb Space Telescope is a phenomenal achievement of 21st-century space-related science and technology. This space telescope builds on and extends the work of the Hubble Space Telescope, traveling further and longer into space to capture astonishing images. Achieving its amazing capabilities is only possible because the James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s […]

James Webb Telescope is approximately one million miles from Earth at this very moment. It’s currently in a halo orbit in a location identified as the Lagrange L2 point. In a perfect world, one space telescope would collect data from all the bandwidths of the electromagnetic spectrum. However, different wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum require […]

The James Webb Telescope (JWST) is the largest telescope ever built. The images from the JWST are mind-blowing and reshape much of what we know about our universe. Would you like to time travel? The James Webb Telescope is peering into the furthest regions of our universe. The deeper we look into the universe, the […]

The space race is officially on, although it’s going to look a little different than it did a few decades ago when humans first went to the Moon. In a recent announcement, NASA released information on a contract it has with Blue Origin for a mission to Mars, the fourth planet in our solar system. […]

If you’ve got a desire to peer into the stars, the best telescopes have the lens diameter and focal length to get you there. But with everything from optical design to manufacturing, it can be hard to know which piece of equipment meets your needs. So, how do you know what to look for? We’ve […]

The modern world requires a lot of moving parts to function. Connectivity rules the day, and a large part of what powers it lurks in the earth’s orbit. Satellites serve many purposes, from scientific research to communications. Annually, many more satellites are launched to surround the earth. Satellites serve a vital function for humanity and […]

Rising above the earth’s surface on a thunderous pillar of exhaust as they seek the cold void of space, rockets are among mankind’s most awe-inspiring vehicles. The Saturn V held the crown for many years as the biggest and most powerful among these aerospace platforms. NASA engineered it for the Apollo lunar missions and used […]

The Vaonis Stellina is one of the leading automated camera telescopes. It extends the utility and scope of ground-based astronomy with advanced engineering, enabling astrophysicists to track and capture exceptional digital space images.  As a smart telescope, the Stellina uses artificial intelligence for perfect alignment with the night sky and superior detection and delineation of […]

Key Points Blue Origin is a private aerospace company based in Kent, Washington. Since its grand reveal in 2015, the company has experienced a series of controversies. The New Shepard is Blue Origin’s suborbital launch vehicle. On July 21, 2021, Richard Branson went to space on a rocket built by Virgin Galactic, the billionaire’s spaceflight […]

Key Points Space junk is trash that has been left in space. Sometimes referred to as space debris. While meteoroids are a concern, they typically aren’t factored into the space junk problem. Despite the large volume of junk in space, you don’t need to be worried about getting hit with items coming out of orbit. […]

Key Points NASA does not build its own launch vehicles. When NASA needs propulsion technology, they typically contract Aerojet Rocketdyne. Boeing is also responsible for several components connected to NASA launches. NASA formally announced the Artemis program in 2017, with the aim of sending humans back to the moon. Private companies such as SpaceX and […]

Key Points The largest space telescope in orbit is the Planck observatory. The space telescope CoRoT is also on this list. The instruments that the ESA launched is the Herschel Space Observatory coming in as 8th on our list. In September 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope relayed a clear image of the Tarantula Nebula, […]

Key Points Boeing is an international aerospace and defense contractor. The company is known for aggressive business tactics, including the espionage of its competitors. Boeing’s experience in WWI awarded the company government contracts. NASA is working on the Artemis Program, which aims to send astronauts back to the Moon. To achieve this monumental feat, the […]

Key Points In September of 2022, we get to observe the Tarantula Nebula, one of the most active star-forming regions in the universe. Astronomers compiled a mosaic of photos to produce a massive 122.5-megapixel image. Studying the Tarantula Nebula is one of Webb’s mission directives. On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope launched […]

SpaceX vs Boeing: 5 Must-Know Facts Boeing got its start in the lumber industry, building wooden airplane parts out of an old Boatworks. SpaceX nearly went bankrupt before its first successful launch. Boeing is one of the United States’ largest defense contractors, having built fighters and bombers for the Air Force for decades before expanding […]

Hubble vs James Webb: 5 Must-Know Facts The Hubble Space Telescope was the first optical telescope to orbit the Earth. James Webb’s primary mirror is nearly three times the size of the Hubble. Hubble’s original life expectancy was 15 years. It is currently going on its 32nd active year. The James Webb Space Telescope doesn’t […]

Key Points The Artemis program is a space program announced in 2017 that has a goal of exploring the Moon. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) leads the program. The first mission of the Artemis program will fully test NASA’s new vehicles. In 1969, the Apollo mission took the first humans to the surface […]

Key Points One of the most powerful rockets ever built was also one of the most relaunched spacecrafts ever built. It’s the Space Shuttle. When the United Launch Alliance retired, it was replaced by the Delta IV Heavy. The Falcon Heavy comes in at about 230 feet tall and weighs 3.1 million pounds. In 1957, […]

Key Points: NASA hires contractors to build components for rockets and other space vehicles. General Dynamics is one of the largest space and exploration companies, and it’s also one of the oldest. Founded in 1899 By John Philip Holland, the company got its start building the US Navy’s first submarines. As one of the world’s […]

Key Points Musk’s Starlink program has launched a total of 3,055 small Low Earth Orbit satellites so far. The latest statistics show that about one-third of the global population does not have access to the internet. Musk’s Starlink satellite number is increasing and is on track to hit the 12,000 mark by the 2026 goal. […]

Key Points: Planetary Radio visits with the scientists, engineers, advocates, and astronauts that are taking us to the final frontier each week. NASA’S Curious Universe is guided by NASA astronauts and engineers, exploring a different aspect of space travel or research each week. In The National Air and Space Museum podcast, Emily, Matt, and Nick […]