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Online Tutoring For Ages 8-12
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Lego Movie World Opening at Florida Park
Everything is awesome at LegoLand’s new Lego Movie World section.
On This Day in Space! ISS Astronauts Toss ‘SuitSat’ Overboard
On Feb. 3, 2006, astronauts at the International Space Station tossed an empty spacesuit into space all by itself … for science. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
See the Whirlpool Galaxy Through the Eyes of the NASA’s ‘Great Observatories’
Three powerful space observatories reveal the Whirlpool Galaxy as a wonder of star formation and star death in a new video from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) that operates the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hyperfast Shock Waves from a Supernova Heat Atoms to Blazing-Hot Temperatures
Taking the temperature of a star bomb.
This Is the Purest Beam of Light in the World
The device, built to be portable enough for use in space, produces a beam of laser light that changes less over time than any other laser humanity has created.
On This Day in Space! Feb. 2, 1967: U.S. Air Force Launches Key Hole-7 Surveillance Satellite
On Feb. 2, 1967, the U.S. Air Force launched a top-secret surveillance satellite called Key Hole 7-36. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
First Private Lunar Spacecraft Shoots for the Moon
The private space race is about to take another great leap as Israel sends a private lander to the moon.
Giant Void Hidden Under Antarctica’s Ice Threatens Vast Glacier
There’s a giant void hiding under the Antarctic ice, and it’s growing larger and more menacing by the day, a new study using satellite data finds.
First Responders in Space: How Satellites Save Lives During Natural Disasters
If we are to save people from natural disasters, we must continue to invest in satellites that further our ability to see the planet, because satellites provide us with important information about our planet.
Coffee Lovers May Someday Brew Their Java with Space-Roasted Beans
There’s gourmet coffee, and then there’s coffee roasted by the searing heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere from the edge of space.
China’s Chang’e Program: Missions to the Moon
China’s many missions to explore the red moon.
Government Shutdown May Have Done Long-Term Damage to NASA
The longest government shutdown in American history is over, but the damage it inflicted on the nation’s space program may be felt for years to come.
Section 31 Gets An Unexpected Recruit In Fast-Paced ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Episode ‘Point of Light’
So much happens in the latest episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” that it’s hard to keep up.
Watch the Polar Vortex Cast Its Chill Over North America in This Satellite’s-Eye View
Americans across the Midwest and Northeast can agree on one thing — it’s really, really cold this week — and a NASA satellite monitoring air temperatures confirms the sentiment.
‘Star Trek’ Is Beaming Aboard ‘Let’s Make A Deal’!
Boldly going where no Enterprise has gone before.
‘Star Trek’ Is Beaming Aboard ‘Let’s Make A Deal’!
Boldly going where no Enterprise has gone before.
Columbia Disaster: What Happened, What NASA Learned
The space shuttle Columbia broke up on Feb. 1, 2003, killing its seven-member crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.
Chinese Rover and Lander Survive 1st Frigid Night on Moon’s Far Side
China’s Chang’e 4 lander and rover made it through their first night on the moon’s far side, surviving temperatures that plunged as low as minus 310 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 190 degrees Celsius).
Chinese Rover and Lander Survive 1st Frigid Night on Moon’s Far Side
China’s Chang’e 4 lander and rover made it through their first night on the moon’s far side, surviving temperatures that plunged as low as minus 310 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 190 degrees Celsius).
Night Sky, February 2019: What You Can See This Month [Maps]
Find out what’s up in your night sky during February 2019 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Scientists Visit a Rare New Island They Watched Grow Out of the Waves
A NASA scientist has visited a four-year-old island that satellites watched rise out of the waters — a rare opportunity to see in person a new island that lasts more than a few months.
Super-Earth Smackdowns May Explain Diverse Worlds
Crashing a giant space rock into a young planet can strip off some or all of its atmosphere, creating a wealth of different types of worlds.
Best Night Sky Events of February 2019 (Stargazing Maps)
See what’s up in the night sky for February 2019, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software.
On This Day in Space! Feb. 1, 2003: Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart as it returned to Earth after spending more than two weeks in space. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
Meet the Rexcelsior Spaceship from ‘The Lego Movie 2’ in These Photos!
In “The Lego Movie 2,” there’s no better way to fly around space than in the Rexcelsior, the fist-shaped spaceship of Rex Dangervest that’s ready to punch its way into (and out) trouble. See awesome photos of the new set here!
Everything Is Awesome About These ‘The Lego Movie 2’ Collectible Minifigures!
Available Feb. 1, the newest collectible minifigures series from Lego stars Benny the Spaceman with a robot arm and so much more from “The Lego Movie 2!” Check out the photos here.
Read a Free Issue of ‘How It Works’ Magazine!
If you like science and you’re a curious person, you’re going to love “How It Works,” our sister publication that explores all the interesting questions about humans, the natural world and the entire universe. Below, you can read an entire issue for free.
February New Moon 2019: Catch Saturn, Mars & More in the ‘Moonless’ Night Sky
The new moon occurs Feb. 4, at 4:04 p.m. EST (2104 GMT), two days after our satellite makes a close pass by Saturn and a day before it reaches apogee, the farthest point in its orbit from Earth.
Chinese Probe Uncovers New Mystery on the Dark Side of the Moon
The ‘dark’ side of the moon isn’t really darker than the ‘light side of the moon. But it does appear to get colder at night.
Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Will Be Ready for 1st Test Flight in March
Boeing is on track to launch its new astronaut taxi to the International Space Station (ISS) next month.
Thoughtworthy (Life Skills, Charlotte Mason Boot Camp Scholarships, and MORE!)
:: 1 :: I’ve decided I’m going to make “Life Skills” (defined veeeeeerrry broadly) a more permanent category in our morning Circle Time. We’ve been doing our homeopathic first aid book and it’s gone really well — all the children have seemed very interested, and I’ve seen them practice some of what they have learned. I started thinking about what we’d do after that, and I didn’t really want to do another health […]
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The Brightest Planets in February’s Night Sky: How to See them (and When)
Here’s how to see three naked-eye planets visible in February’s night sky.
Read a Free Issue of ‘All About Space’!
If you love Space.com, then do we have a special treat for you. Our sister publication All About Space is offering a free look at their print magazine and you can see read it online here.
Read a Free Issue of ‘All About Space’ Magazine!
If you love Space.com, then do we have a special treat for you. Our sister publication All About Space is offering a free look at their print magazine and you can see read it online here.
Robot Isaac Takes Human Form For Romance Aboard The Orville in ‘A Happy Refrain’
Dr. Finn gets romantically involved with yet another alien in “The Orville” episode “A Happy Refrain.”
Robot Isaac Takes Human Form For Romance On ‘The Orville’ in ‘A Happy Refrain’
Dr. Finn gets romantically involved with yet another alien in “The Orville” episode “A Happy Refrain.”
‘Fallen Astronaut’ Artist Offers Original Idea ‘Man in Space’ Statuettes
A Belgian artist who saw his creation left on the moon as a tribute to fallen astronauts has now realized his original idea for the statuette.
SpaceX’s Huge Falcon Heavy Rocket to Launch On Its 2nd Flight in March
SpaceX’s giant Falcon Heavy rocket could take to the skies five weeks from now, if everything goes according to plan.
SpaceX’s Huge Falcon Heavy Rocket Will Launch On Its 2nd Flight in March
SpaceX’s giant Falcon Heavy rocket could take to the skies five weeks from now, if everything goes according to plan.
Galaxies Sparkle Above the Very Large Telescope in This Gorgeous Night-Sky Photo
Captured from the platform of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, located on Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, this image shows four moveable, 1.8-meter auxiliary telescopes operating under a starry sky.
Earth Looks Spectacular from Space in This Breathtaking Cosmonaut Video
From the International Space Station’s orbit about 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth, crewmembers enjoy unique — and stunning — views of our home planet, as new footage from the station shows once again.
Hubble Spies Doomed Spiral Galaxy Plunging Into Coma Cluster (and Losing Gas, Too)
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning new view of a spiral galaxy that wandered too close to the massive Coma galaxy cluster and is being stripped of its gas.
The Universe’s End Means New Beginnings for Vault’s ‘Wasted Space’
Writer Michael Moreci talks about how his and artist Hayden Sherman’s series is seguing from limited series to ongoing.
Lego Unveils Awesome New Star Wars Sets for Toy Line’s 20th Anniversary
To celebrate 20 years of the Force being with Lego Star Wars fans, the Lego Group has designed five new special-edition sets featuring ships from all over the galaxy.
Earth’s Magnetic Field Nearly Disappeared 565 Million Years Ago
Earth’s magnetic field nearly collapsed about 565 million years ago, but the planet’s core froze solid and saved it in the nick of time, a new study suggests.
Buy the Meteorite That Nearly Destroyed Siberia in This Fun Valentine’s Day Auction
For sale: Meteor that nearly destroyed Siberia. Lightly used.
‘To Touch the Moon’ Theater Production Is Tailored for Autism Spectrum Disorder
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. And one small step (and giant leap) will celebrate that milestone in a distinct, creative way.
On This Day in Space! Jan. 31, 1961: Ham the Chimpanzee Takes Flight
On January 31, 1961, a chimpanzee by the name of Ham blasted off on a Mercury-Redstone rocket and became the first hominid to go to space. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
White House: Space Force Under the Air Force Only a ‘First Step,’ Separate Department Not Off the Table
White House draft policy memo: After the Space Force is established, the secretary of defense has to conduct a “periodic review” and recommend a timeline for spinning off the Space Force into its own military department.
Week In Review 2019: Week 4
Our first month of school is under our belts, and crazily enough the first month of 2019 is also under our belts. This also means that in less than 2 weeks our eldest turns 18, where on earth did the time go?!This week we had a public holiday on Monday…
Hubble Telescope Discovers ‘Living Fossil’ Galaxy in Our Milky Way’s Backyard
The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a dwarf galaxy in our own cosmic backyard, a mere 30 million light-years from the Milky Way.
Line and Letter Sticker Tracing – Pre-Writing Skills for Kids
Stickers are a fun way to develop eye-hand coordination and focus for future writing. Here are tips on how to use stickers with different ages and languages (Chinese and Korean).
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Israel Aerospace Industries Partners with OHB On Moon Delivery Services
The Israeli company that built a privately funded lunar lander scheduled for launch next month is partnering with a German firm to offer similar landers for future European Space Agency missions.
China Has a Robot Ship that Launches Small Rockets … for Science
China has built the world’s first robotic, partially submersible boat for launching sounding rockets — a technology that will help meteorologists better understand the atmosphere over Earth’s oceans.
China Will Attempt 30-Plus Launches in 2019, Including Crucial Long March 5 Missions
The main contractor for the Chinese space program is planning more than 30 launches in 2019, with major missions including the crucial return-to-flight of the heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket in July.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved a Mars Mountain Mystery with Gravity Science
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has flexed some new scientific muscles, apparently solving a Red Planet puzzle in the process.
This ‘Empty Trash Bag’ Is Orbiting Earth in a Very Strange Way
A lightweight object resembling an empty trash bag is winging around Earth in a truly bizarre orbit.
North Dakota Will Get Colder Than The North Pole Tonight — Here’s Why
A meteorologist explains the science behind the historic weather event hitting the Midwest and Plains right now.
As Polar Vortex Freezes US, Satellite Track It from Space
It’s winter in the United States, and swaths of the country are experiencing bitter cold brought on by a phenomenon nicknamed the polar vortex, a pattern weather satellites are watching closely.
As Polar Vortex Freezes US, Satellites Track It from Space
It’s winter in the United States, and swaths of the country are experiencing bitter cold brought on by a phenomenon nicknamed the polar vortex, a pattern weather satellites are watching closely.
So Close! SpaceX Just Misses Rocket Fairing Catch at Sea with Mr. Steven (Video)
SpaceX’s net-equipped ship had a fairing temporarily in its clutches during a recent test off the California coast, a newly released SpaceX video shows.
Is Earth’s Magnetic Field Flipping Soon?
Earth’s north magnetic pole is so out of whack that scientists need to update the global magnetic-field model they released only four years ago. Could that be a sign that the magnetic pole will flip soon?
Quilted Patchwork Mini Tote Bag
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Hi everyone! I have such a fun tutorial for you today! I love little knitting, crochet, and craft supply bags and so today I’ll show you how to make this super easy Patchwork Mini Tote Bag. Watch my Quilted Patchwork Mini Tote Bag tutorial here: Download the Patchwork Mini Tote Bag PDF cutting instructions here! Outside Fabric:…
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Blue Origin’s 1st New Shepard Rocket to Carry People Is in ‘the Barn’
Today, only the Russians regularly bring people to space. By the end of 2019, several private U.S. companies could join them — including Blue Origin, which announced its intentions last week.
The Lagoon Nebula Glistens in Starry Deep-Space Image
A sea of stars shimmers throughout the colossal Lagoon Nebula in this deep-space photo.
On This Day in Space! Jan. 30, 1964: Ranger 6 Launches to the Moon, But Cameras Fail
On January 30, 1964, NASA launched the Ranger 6 spacecraft on a mission to obtain the first-ever close-up images of the surface of the moon. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
Oscar Isaac in Talks for ‘Dune’ Remake: Report
As Duke Leto Atreides!
Dark Energy Gets Weirder: Mysterious Force May Vary Over Time
Dark energy is even more mysterious than astronomers had thought, a new study suggests.
What Spacecraft Will Enter Interstellar Space Next?
Pioneers 10 and 11, Voyagers 1 and 2, and New Horizons are the only spacecraft currently capable of leaving the solar system. Which one will be the next to go?
Physicists Made a Flying Army of Laser Schrödinger’s Cats
A laser pulse glanced off a rubidium atom and entered the quantum world — taking on the weird physics of Schrödinger’s cat.
Postponed by Shutdown, NASA’s Day of Remembrance Happens Next Week
NASA will hold its annual Day of Remembrance on Feb. 7, agency officials announced Tuesday (Jan. 29).
Disappearing Act: Venus Hides Behind the Moon Before Dawn on Thursday
When the moon’s in the sky, and Venus goes “goodbye,” that’s an occultation.
Scientists Prepare for Mission to Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is one of the most tantalizing worlds for exploration — which is why NASA scientists are deep in the process of designing Europa Clipper, a spacecraft meant to crack its secrets.
Newfound Distant Space Rock May Be Missing Link of Planet Formation
The far outer solar system is teeming with mountain-size space rocks left over from the long-ago planet-formation period, a new study suggests.
US Military Space Plane Wings Past 500 Days on Latest Mystery Mission
The secretive mission of a U.S. Air Force X-37B miniature space plane just winged past 500 days in Earth orbit.
365 Days of Sunshine: Time-Lapse Video Shows the Sun on Every Day of 2018
A time-lapse video combines 365 photos of the sun taken by the Proba-2 satellite in 2018.
On This Day in Space! Jan. 29, 1989: Phobos 2 Enters Orbit Around Mars
On January 29, 1989, a Soviet space probe named Phobos 2 arrived in orbit around Mars. This was the last space mission launched by the Soviet Union. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
NASA Ready to Launch Back Into Action After Government Shutdown, Agency Chief Says
Just days after returning to work from five weeks of furlough, NASA employees convened for a town hall meeting with the agency’s administrator Jim Bridenstine today (Jan. 29) to discuss the implications of the longest government shutdown in history.
Plutarch, Citizenship, and Charlotte Mason
Plutarch is a commonly referenced subject among Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. We know that Charlotte Mason primarily incorporated Plutarch for lessons in citizenship. This was not, however, the whole of citizenship education in the P.N.E.U., and Charlotte Mason’s thoughts on citizenship are many and deep. In fact, if we realize the extent to which Charlotte Mason […]
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Once Around the Sun! NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Aces 1st Trip Around Our Star
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has completed its first loop around the sun and entered the second of 24 planned orbits.
How Do Particles Escape Black Holes? Supercomputers May Have the Answer
The gravitational pull of a black hole is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape once it gets too close. However, there is one way to escape a black hole — but only if you’re a subatomic particle.
This ‘Universe in a Box’ Has Enough Astronomical Data to Fill 30,000 Wikipedias
It’s hard to grasp the sheer amount of astronomical data that came online this week in a 1.6 petabyte data-dump from a Hawaiian telescope, but picture 30,000 Wikipedias or 15 Libraries of Congress.
European Space Junk Cleanup Concept Gets New Mission: Refuel and Repair
The European Space Agency (ESA) has redesigned its active space-debris-removal demonstration mission concept e.Deorbit as a multipurpose, in-orbit servicing vehicle that could be used to refuel, refurbish or re-boost satellites.
Space Rock Leaves ‘Evil’ Splat on Mars’ Surface
There is a splat on Mars.
2014 MU69: New Horizons’ ‘Snowman’ in the Kuiper Belt
New Horizons’ historic flyby of the KBO 2014 MU69, or Ultima Thule, is revealing incredible insights about the birth of the solar system.
‘ISS Experience’ to Bring Public Onto and Outside Space Station in VR
What if you could visit the International Space Station, join its crew for their daily activities and even go on a spacewalk — all without leaving your home, let alone the ground?
Curiosity Snaps Epic ‘Selfie’ on Mars as It Moves On to New Martian Sights
We all edit our selfies to capture our best sides, and the Curiosity rover on Mars is no different, as shown in a new “selfie” NASA released to mark the rover’s last days at Vera Rubin Ridge.
Life’s Chaotic: Let’s Learn About Entropy
There are some universal certainties. Death. Taxes. The second law of thermodynamics.
NASA Probe Snaps 1st Photos from Just a Mile Above Asteroid Bennu and the View’s AMAZING!
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is orbiting an asteroid closer than any spacecraft has ever orbited a body — and it shows in an incredible pair of photographs that the team released yesterday (Jan. 24).
On This Day in Space! Jan. 28, 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes After Launch
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing the seven crewmembers on board. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.
Space Travel May Increase Astronauts’ Susceptibility to Cancer
Lengthy space missions such as a journey to Mars may take a serious toll on astronauts’ immune systems, a recent study suggests.
SpaceX Video Shows Off Crew Dragon Access Arm for Astronauts
A new video from SpaceX, unveiled via Twitter Friday (Jan. 25), offers a glimpse of what NASA astronauts will see when they board a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Europe’s Space Station Module Has Hundreds of Tiny Dents from ‘Marauding’ Debris
A new scan of an International Space Station module shows several hundred impact craters from “marauding” debris, according to the European Space Agency. But so far, the hull of the European Columbus science laboratory is doing its job.