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NASA Memorial Day, School Day of Nonviolence, and the Triduum. What the world celebrates on January 30

On January 30, the School Day of Nonviolence and Peace, the Day of the Specialist of the Military and Social Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen NASA Astronauts are celebrated. Orthodox Christians also celebrate the Trinity Sunday.

Society • January 30, 04:30 AM • 143215 views

A large asteroid may collide with Earth in 2032: scientists estimate the level of danger

The International Astronomical Union has reported a 1. 2% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with the Earth. The object measuring 40-100 meters has a hazard level 3 on the Torino scale.

News of the World • January 29, 04:50 PM • 32692 views

Firefly lunar probe captures Earth's eclipse from space

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured rare images of an eclipse of the Earth during its mission to the Moon. The device has successfully launched a 45-day mission and is already transmitting scientific data to Earth.

News of the World • January 25, 12:58 PM • 33049 views

Ukrainian team wins NASA hackathon: what is known about the development

The KAI team created the NVS-knot application to estimate soil moisture based on satellite data. The development won among 15,000 teams from 163 countries at the NASA Space Apps Challenge.

Technologies • January 17, 07:40 PM • 27753 views

Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket for the first time: what is known about SpaceX's competitor

Blue Origin has successfully completed the first test launch of the 98-meter New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral. The rocket delivered a prototype satellite into orbit, demonstrating the potential for future lunar missions.

News of the World • January 16, 09:37 AM • 35741 views

Peace in exchange for space: how Trump can force Putin to stop the war

Russia is losing ground in the space industry due to sanctions and the war in Ukraine. Trump could use this as leverage by offering Putin participation in the Artemis program in exchange for an end to the war.

Politics • January 16, 08:37 AM • 29071 views

Mars approaches Earth before a unique parade of planets in February 2025

Mars will reach its maximum brightness and closest point to Earth on January 16. On February 28, 2025, a rare parade of seven planets will take place, which will be repeated only in 2492.

News of the World • January 13, 04:19 PM • 34184 views

Bezos’ Blue Origin scrubs first launch of New Glenn rocket poised to challenge Musk’s SpaceX

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has postponed the debut orbital launch of its new 98-meter New Glenn rocket due to technical problems. The launch was planned to take place from Cape Canaveral, but after several delays, the mission was canceled.

News of the World • January 13, 10:30 AM • 27301 views

First ever wooden satellite launched into space: photo details

Japan's LignoSat satellite, made of magnolia, has begun operations in Earth orbit. The device will test the behavior of wood in space for 6 months for future projects on the Moon and Mars.

News of the World • January 12, 11:23 PM • 28204 views

ESA shows new photos of Mercury from a distance of 300 km from the planet's surface

The BepiColombo mission has taken a series of new images of Mercury during its sixth flyby of the planet. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, is due to land on Mercury in 2026 for a detailed study.

News of the World • January 9, 11:14 PM • 29974 views

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is under evacuation order amid wildfires in the US

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Los Angeles has been ordered to evacuate due to wildfires. Three large-scale fires have covered more than 1700 hectares, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and leaving 200,000 buildings without electricity.

News of the World • January 8, 02:11 PM • 22440 views

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with 24 Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX has carried out the first launch of 24 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in 2024. The first stage of the Falcon 9 successfully landed on an unmanned ship, making its 17th flight.

News of the World • January 7, 08:08 AM • 28019 views

A potentially dangerous asteroid 248 meters long will fly near the Earth

Asteroid 2020 BC6, 248 meters long, will fly past the Earth on January 5 at a distance of 3. 68 million kilometers. NASA classifies it as a potentially dangerous object due to its size and proximity to the planet.

News of the World • January 5, 12:44 AM • 30415 views

New Year under the Northern Lights: NOAA gives forecast for geomagnetic storms

NOAA predicts strong geomagnetic storms on December 31 and weak ones on January 1 due to coronal mass ejections. The phenomenon may cause the northern lights to be visible and affect critical infrastructure.

News of the World • December 31, 09:02 AM • 19842 views

NASA makes history with closest-ever approach to Sun

NASA's space probe flew at a distance of 6. 1 million kilometers from the Sun's surface, withstanding a temperature of 980°C. The device successfully transmitted a signal to Earth after several days of radio silence.

News of the World • December 28, 07:30 AM • 21658 views

Part of Apollo 11 became the centerpiece of John Messick's wedding ring

John Messick received a wedding ring with a fragment of the Apollo 11 spacecraft's thermopolyamide ribbon. The ring, made by Honest Hands Rings, also contains a lunar meteorite.

Technologies • December 26, 12:05 PM • 15178 views

NASA and Roscosmos agree on the completion of the International Space Station

The United States and Russia have agreed on a timeline for the completion of the International Space Station. Russia plans to use the ISS until 2028, while NASA has extended its operation until 2030.

News of the World • December 24, 04:31 PM • 22048 views

NASA's Parker Solar Probe prepares to fly by the Sun on Christmas Eve

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will approach the Sun to a record distance of 6. 2 million kilometers on December 24. The device will travel at a speed of 690,000 km/h at a shield temperature of 930°C.

News of the World • December 24, 11:02 AM • 14043 views

NASA postponed the launch of Crew Dragon to the ISS to Beresen

NASA has postponed the launch of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the ISS to the end of March 2025. The postponement is due to the need to complete the processing of the new Dragon spacecraft.

Technologies • December 18, 09:10 AM • 12641 views

Ilon Musk became the first person in history with a fortune of $400 billion

Ilon Musk's fortune has reached a record $439. 2 billion after the sale of SpaceX shares. The growth of capital was due to Trump's election victory and the success of his companies Tesla, SpaceX and xAI.

Economy • December 11, 06:30 PM • 19425 views

Where and when Ukrainians will be able to see the brightest starfall of the year

The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13-14, with up to 150 meteors per hour. This is one of the most spectacular annual meteor showers generated by the Phaeton asteroid.

UNN Lite • December 10, 07:56 AM • 147496 views

Five science fiction series about space adventures: what to watch on a winter weekend

A selection of exciting science fiction series about space travel and interplanetary adventures. From the alternate history of the moon landing to the mysterious events on the ISS, each series offers a unique perspective on space.

Society • December 6, 06:15 PM • 108920 views

"It should happen no earlier than mid-2027": NASA announces a new postponement of the flight to the Moon

NASA has postponed the manned Artemis - 3 mission to land on the moon until mid-2027 due to technical problems. The reason for the transfer was difficulties with the spacecraft's heat shield.

Technologies • December 6, 01:24 PM • 17327 views

James Webb Telescope reveals hidden galaxies in the Spiderweb protocluster

The James Webb Space Telescope has overcome the obstacles of cosmic dust and found new galaxies in the Spiderweb protocluster. The object is located at a distance of 10 billion light years from Earth.

News of the World • December 4, 02:39 PM • 16928 views

“Roscosmos faces problems on the ISS again: astronauts detect toxic odor

A toxic odor was detected on the ISS after the Progress MS-29 cargo ship docked. The crew had to close the hatch and use protective equipment, although NASA assures that there is no threat.

News of the World • November 25, 10:52 AM • 12821 views

NASA has discovered a very young planet, it may have life

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, located 48 light-years from Earth, which may have liquid water and an atmosphere. The planet is located in the “Goldilocks zone” and has a mass six times that of the Earth.

News of the World • November 24, 01:47 AM • 56320 views

COP29 experts: Why the 1.5°C temperature reduction target has become unattainable

Three leading research groups predict a 1. 5°C rise in global temperatures in 2024. Experts recognize the impossibility of achieving the climate goal due to prolonged inaction.

News of the World • November 18, 02:31 PM • 16864 views

Musk's SpaceX is preparing to hold a tender offer at $135 per share - Reuters

SpaceX is preparing to launch a tender offer for the sale of shares in December at a price of $135 per share. The company could be valued at more than $250 billion and expects a favorable government attitude after Trump's possible victory.

Economy • November 16, 01:07 PM • 40598 views

Ramaswamy proposed to stop funding a number of federal programs, including health care for veterans

Vivek Ramaswamy, head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, has proposed to stop funding unauthorized federal programs. These include veterans' health care, NASA, and preschool education.

News of the World • November 15, 01:40 PM • 15455 views

Drones attacked the base of the Russian Caspian Flotilla in Dagestan - report

An attempted drone attack on the main basing point of the Russian Navy's Caspian Flotilla was recorded in Caspian Sea. According to NASA, no fires were reported after the attack.

War • November 6, 07:59 AM • 26173 views