It would seem in our 21st century world, that most everything needs to be branded. That is exactly the case this month regarding the moon, especially since this is a “double full moon month.” The full moon of Oct. 1 acquired the title of “Harvest Moon” because it was the full moon occurring nearest in the calendar to the autumnal …
2 big pieces of space junk could collide Thursday night, ,
Earth orbit could get a lot more crowded, and a lot more dangerous, on Thursday night (Oct. 15). Two big pieces of space junk are zooming toward a close approach that will occur Thursday at 8:56 p.m. EDT (0056 GMT on Oct. 16), according to California-based tracking company LeoLabs. The encounter will take place 616 miles (991 kilometers) above the …
How commercializing the International Space Station can help astronauts get to the moon and Mars, ,
Commercializing the International Space Station (ISS) could allow for testing components for future moon and Mars missions, and the orbiting platform could also be a pit stop on the way to the moon, according to a panel at the virtual International Astronautical Congress. The IAC usually runs in-person at a different city every year, but its 2020 conference in Dubai …
Grab this cute Baby Yoda 3D night light for 20% off on Prime Day, ,
Let “The Child” light up your night with a 3D night light of the “The Mandalorian’s” most popular character, on sale for today only. This Baby Yoda night light by CyuMmy is 20% off at $18.39 for Amazon’s Prime Day megasale. And, if you like, you can switch out Baby Yoda with one of the two other acrylic plates that …
NASA awards $370 million to private companies to aid moon exploration push, ,
NASA has awarded $370 million in “Tipping Point” contracts designed to aid its push to get astronauts back to the moon and then on to Mars, agency officials announced today (Oct. 14). The funding is spread across 15 contracts to 14 different companies, including SpaceX, Astrobotic, Lockheed Martin, United Launch Alliance and Intuitive Machines. Nearly 70% of the money is …
The best anti-Prime Day 2020 deals,
You’re probably aware that Amazon Prime Day 2020 is in its final day, the big annual sale full of deals that are exclusive to Prime members. However, other retailers are putting up some of the year’s best deals in response, and you don’t need a membership to reap the savings. Whether you’re anti-Amazon or just want to see what’s available …
Best Prime Day 2020 deals on Chromebooks and Windows laptops,
If you are looking for a new Windows laptop or Chromebook, whether it’s for school, video meetings with friends, or even for your new work from home setup, you might want to consider taking a peek at Amazon’s Prime Day sales. The online retail giant (along with a few of its competitors) has a bunch of laptops on sale that …
Take a breather with the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition,
A Siberian tiger just gave the world the hug it needs in 2020. The intimate moment was caught on hidden camera by Sergey Gorshkov, whose photo, “The Embrace,” just won him the prestigious title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In the photo, the endangered tiger stands on its hind legs with its front legs wrapped around a Manchurian fir …
Apple cuts EarPods and iPhone charger prices by $10 after it stops bundling them,
After months of rumors, Apple announced yesterday that it would be removing wired EarPod headphones and wall chargers from iPhone boxes. The only accessory you get in the box is a USB-C to Lightning cable. Apple is positioning this as an environmentally-friendly move that will reduce carbon emissions and let the company ship more devices on a single pallet. But …
Space calendar 2020: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!, ,
LAST UPDATED Oct. 14: These dates are subject to change, and will be updated throughout the year as firmer dates arise. Please DO NOT schedule travel based on a date you see here. Launch dates collected from NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, Spaceflight Now and others. Watch NASA webcasts and other live launch coverage on our “Watch Live” page, and see our …