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There is a single satellite launched by the US Navy in 1964 that is still in orbit, still transmitting, and still being used by amateur radio operators around the world — and nobody at the Navy has been in charge of it for decades - Space Daily

There is a single satellite launched by the US Navy in 1964 that is still in orbit, still transmitting, and still being used by amateur radio operators around the world — and nobody at the Navy has been in charge of it for decades - Space Daily

On December 28, 1964, a Thor-Able-Star rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and put a small US Navy satellite into a low polar orbit. The satellite was called Transit 5B-5. It weighed about 70 kilograms. It was part of the first sate…

Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms - Phys.org

Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms - Phys.org

The evolution of tiny arms in several groups of meat-eating dinosaurs was likely driven by the development of strong, powerful heads, which were used to attack prey, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Cambridge …

“I’ll buy 10 of those”—NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites - Ars Technica

“I’ll buy 10 of those”—NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites - Ars Technica

How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal."

NASA’s Psyche Mission Aces Mars Flyby, Targets Metal-Rich Asteroid - NASA (.gov)

NASA’s Psyche Mission Aces Mars Flyby, Targets Metal-Rich Asteroid - NASA (.gov)

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft completed its close approach of Mars on May 15, coming within 2,864 miles (4,609 kilometers) of the planet’s surface. This flyby used

NASA’s MAVEN Detects Atmospheric Effect on Mars That ‘No One Expected’ - Gizmodo

NASA’s MAVEN Detects Atmospheric Effect on Mars That ‘No One Expected’ - Gizmodo

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft observed the Zwan-Wolf effect deep inside Mars' ionosphere during a solar storm.

AtLAST, a telescope that could reveal the missing half of the universe - Phys.org

AtLAST, a telescope that could reveal the missing half of the universe - Phys.org

A new European-led telescope could map the dusty, hidden half of the universe, all without using fossil fuels. If you have ever seen the Milky Way in the night sky, you probably noticed that it looks cloudy. That is because towards the center of our galaxy, a…

Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Is Cooling Fast and Scientists Finally Know Why - SciTechDaily

Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Is Cooling Fast and Scientists Finally Know Why - SciTechDaily

Earth’s surface is warming, but the upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades, and scientists now understand why.

Amanda V. Broadmeadow – Lincoln - The Valley Breeze

Amanda V. Broadmeadow – Lincoln - The Valley Breeze

Amanda V. Broadmeadow, 27, of Lincoln, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars - Space

NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars - Space

You can travel much farther with a full tank.