Astronaut Captures Vibrant Green Aurora From Space

American astronaut and chemical engineer Don Pettit is celebrated for his orbital astrophotography created during long-duration stays aboard the International Space Station. petapixel.com »

2025-4-8 20:02

В стартап космических мусорщиков Turion Space вложились

Компания Washington Harbour Partners, базирующаяся, внезапно, в Вашингтоне, объявила о стратегической инвестиции в калифорнийский стартап Turion Space, который разрабатывает технологии для мониторинга космоса и уборки орбитального мусора. Сумма сделки не разглашается. ferra.ru »

2025-4-4 20:19

Miles Space успешно испытала водяной двигатель в космосе

Американская Miles Space провела успешные испытания нового водяного двигателя для спутников. Тест прошёл в сентябре 2024 года на европейском спутнике, и теперь компания делится результатами. Их двигатель Poseidon M1. ferra.ru »

2025-3-30 06:45

Space Probe Captures Rare View of Mars’ Second Moon

A European Space Agency probe has captured a rare view of Mars' outermost and more mysterious moon, Deimos.

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2025-3-27 16:27

NASA SPHEREx Telescope Launches Into Space to Map the Cosmos in 102 Wavelengths

After two scrubbed attempts on March 8 and 10, NASA and SpaceX finally launched NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late on March 11. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-13 00:15

Remarkable Collection of Historic NASA Space Photos to be Auctioned

Parisian auction house Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will offer collectors an opportunity to purchase early space photographs, including some previously unseen photos captured by NASA astronauts in space and on the Moon. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-12 00:01

Rare Lighting That Shoots Upward Captured From Space

A lightning chaser has spotted a gigantic jet in a photo taken from onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Only a handful of images of this rare form of lightning exists. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-6 20:16

Gilmour Space назначила дату первого запуска австралийской ракеты Eris

Gilmour Space планирует впервые запустить свою ракету Eris 15 марта с орбитального космодрома Боуэн в Австралии. Недавно компания получила разрешение на использование воздушного пространства, что позволило провести испытательный полет. ferra.ru »

2025-2-28 00:00

Secretive Space Plane Beams Back Photo Taken High Above Earth

The United States Space Force has released a rare photo taken by X-37B, a secretive space plane that is hosting payloads in highly elliptical orbit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-24 20:12

Canadian Tourist Charged For Taking Drone Photos of Space Force Base

A 71-year-old Canadian tourist is facing several charges after allegedly using a drone to photograph classified U.S. defense installations. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-19 17:45

Axiom Space предложила производить полупроводники в космосе

Американская компания Axiom Space, известная своими космическими миссиями и модулями на Международной космической станции (МКС), предложила идею: производить материалы для полупроводников в космосе. Представители компании недавно посетили Тайвань, чтобы обсудить это с местными партнерами. ferra.ru »

2025-1-16 20:11

Chinese National Arrested for Taking Drone Images of US Space Force Base

A Chinese national has been arrested for flying a drone over and taking photos of a U.S. Space Force base on the same day as the launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying a spy satellite for the federal government. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-13 23:19

The Final Images from NASA’s Burned-Up NEOWISE Space Telescope

Launched in December 2009, the Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) ended its mission on July 31, 2024, and, as expected, reentered Earth's atmosphere on November 1, burning up. petapixel.com »

2024-12-5 00:41

The Z6 III Marked the End of the Space in Nikon’s Camera Names

When Nikon launched is mirrorless Z-series cameras, the company-approved way to write the camera names was Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 -- with a space. PetaPixel, and most of the industry, ignored this but as of the Z6 III, Nikon's official style also finally changed. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-20 23:06

Satellite Takes Selfie to Show it Was Hit by Space Debris

A satellite has taken a selfie revealing a small hole in it -- highlighting the dangers of space junk.

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2024-11-8 17:25

‘Space Cowboy’ is a Documentary About a Flying Cameraman Who Films Cars Falling From the Sky

A documentary about a pioneering cameraman who jumps from planes so he can film cars falling from the sky is set to be released. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-31 20:22

Watch ISS Astronauts Geek Out About Photography in Space

Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick are arguably the two greatest photographers to ever go to space and the pair were interviewed together while onboard the International Space Station (ISS). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-30 19:32

Axiom Space и Prada показали финальный вариант дизайна скафандров для Луны

Космическая компания Axiom Space и дом моды Prada предствили финальный вариант скафандра для лунной миссии NASA Artemis 3. ferra.ru »

2024-10-19 06:00

Astronaut shares photos and videos of ferocious Hurricane Milton from space

NASA photo / Matthew Dominick Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico toward the west coast of Florida, putting almost 15 million Florida residents under flood watches and prompting the evacuation of millions from the central part of the state. dpreview.com »

2024-10-9 03:15

Hurricane Milton’s Insane Scale As Seen From Space

As the potentially historic Hurricane Milton makes its way eastward toward Florida, forcing millions to evacuate much of the sunshine state, satellites in space are documenting the storm's sheer size and devastating power. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-9 23:04

Incredible Images Taken From Space Reveal Sheer Scale of Hurricane Milton

Jaw-dropping satellite imagery of Hurricane Milton shows what Florida is facing as the Category 4 storm bears down on the Gulf Coast. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-9 17:11

Sitronics Space и Университет Иннополис создадут космические сервисы на базе ИИ

Российская компания Sitronics Space и Университет Иннополис заключили соглашение о разработке геопространственных решений с использованием спутниковых данных. Подписание состоялось на международном форуме Digital Innopolis Days x AI IN 2024. ferra.ru »

2024-10-2 17:31

NASA дало Starfish Space $15 млн на инспекцию космического мусора

NASA предоставила контракт на $ 15 млн компании Starfish Space для разработки миссии Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY), запуск которой запланирован на конец 2026 года. В рамках миссии будет использоваться космический аппарат Otter для инспекции вышедших из строя американских спутников на низкой околоземной орбите. ferra.ru »

2024-9-28 17:22

Surprise: No Sony Creative Space event in October?

In recent years, Sony has often announced new cameras at its Creative Space events, usually held in late October or early November. But this year Sony seems to not have planned such an event. It might be that in very last minute they will announce it but this is really odd and a sign that… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-9-20 17:13

Во время подготовки ко второму старту инженеры ABL Space испортили новую ракету

Стало известно, что инженеры американской компании ABL Space Systems «сломали» ракету-носитель RS1, которую готовили ко второму полёту в течение полутора лет. ferra.ru »

2024-7-26 07:30

NASA Astronauts to Deliver Free Astrophotography Lesson From Space

NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick and Don Pettit will discuss astrophotography online later today and take questions from viewers. Dominick will present from space, as the astronaut is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), adding a layer of intrigue to the class. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-24 20:11

The 10 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos (So Far)

The James Webb Space Telescope just celebrated its second birthday, having started service on July 12, 2022. Here are Webb's 10 best photos so far to mark the occasion. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-20 15:00

Space Junk Removal Company Snaps Beautiful Photo of Discarded Rocket

Tokyo-based Astroscale Japan is a company attempting to deal with the growing problem of floating space garbage. As part of that mission, it recently completed a close fly-by of a discarded upper-stage rocket body, and the photo of space garbage it snapped is strikingly beautiful. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-13 20:54

International Space Station is Pictured Crossing the Fiery Surface of the Sun

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured this magnificent image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the surface of the Sun in the blink of an eye. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-3 15:25

Satellite Captures Up Close Photo of Giant Piece of Space Junk

A satellite designed to eliminate the increasing amount of space junk orbiting the Earth has homed in on a 36-foot (11-meter) discarded rocket upper stage to take a remarkable photo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-19 15:08

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is Having Difficulties

NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope has been going into protective "safe mode" after having issues with one of its three remaining gyroscopes forcing it to suspend science operations. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-5 17:22

Don Pettit, The Best Photographer to Ever Visit Space, Will Return to the ISS

Not only will Don Pettit become the second-oldest NASA astronaut ever to visit space when he returns for his fourth mission in September, but arguably the best photographer to ever blast off into orbit will return to the International Space Station (ISS). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 12:12

NASA Wants Your Photos of the Aurora to Study Space Weather

The many photos taken of the spectacular aurora lights that lit up the skies of North America and Europe last weekend will help NASA study solar storms for years to come. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-17 14:54

Is Panasonic about to enter the fixed lens full-frame camera space?

There are reports floating around that Panasonic may be about to enter the full-frame fixed lens camera space with an official announcement coming this month. Currently, Leica and their Q3 is the only other camera in the FF fixed lens camera space (there is also the monochrom Q2 which actually costs more). canonrumors.com »

2024-5-1 12:09

Private Spacecraft Snaps First Rendezvous Photo of Space Debris

Cue the anti-space litter campaigns. A satellite captured a historic photo of space debris during a new mission.

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2024-5-1 22:40

Sierra Space создаст сервис доставки грузов в любую точку Земли за 90 минут

Компания Sierra Space намерена создать действительно прорывной 90-минутный сервис по доставке критически важных грузов в любую точку Земли. ferra.ru »

2024-4-19 18:38

These Epic Photos From Space Were Shot With a Smartphone

Samsung sent four Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones into space on stratospheric balloons in order to capture literal out-of-this-world photos of the western United States. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-2 20:41

Nikon's Z9 slated to go to the moon in 2026

The Nikon Z9 is going to the moon. NASA has selected the high-end Z9, one of the most complete cameras we've ever tested, as the official handheld camera for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2026 (give or take), which will put astronauts on the moon for the first time since 1972. dpreview.com »

2024-3-1 23:55

World’s Newest Capital City Seen Emerging From Space in Satellite Photos

The world's newest capital city has been captured emerging from the jungle in satellite photos taken from space.

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2024-2-28 20:59

Space Dots создала миниатюрную лабораторию для тестирования материалов в космосе

Британская стартап-компания Space Dots разработала лабораторию Barnacle Dot размером со смартфон, предназначенное для тестирования механических, тепловых и электрических свойств материалов в космосе. ferra.ru »

2024-2-24 22:20

Check Out This Powerful Thunderstorm as Seen from Space

Swedish astronaut Marcus Wandt recently returned from a three-week mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and captured some incredible photos and videos during his time in orbit, including footage of a powerful thunderstorm. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-16 22:15

Inspiring, Iconic Photos of NASA’s Space Shuttle Era Turn 40 Years Old

On February 7, 1984, astronaut Hoot Gibson aimed his camera out of the crew cabin window of the space shuttle Challenger towards Bruce McCandless II as he floated freely in space. petapixel.com »

2024-2-9 21:02

NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) has been equipped with a large batch of Nikon Z9 cameras as the astronauts there prepare to finally retire the Nikon DSLRs that have served as the primary systems in orbit for years. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-7 03:59

Sierra Space успешно испытала надувной космический модуль

Компания Sierra Space провела успешные наземные испытания полномасштабной надувной среды обитания, предназначенной для будущей коммерческой космической станции. ferra.ru »

2024-1-24 17:45

Impulse Space представила буксир для крупногабаритных спутников

Компания Impulse Space представила новый космический буксир Helios, предназначенный для запуска крупногабаритных спутников на геостационарную орбиту. ferra.ru »

2024-1-18 12:00

Stunning Supernova Remnant Leaves Beautiful Echoes in Space

150 million light-years from Earth, a relatively small galaxy, UGC 5189A, was the site of a massive supernova, a super-powerful star explosion. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-17 02:17

What is Color Space and Why Does it Matter?

For most photographers, color is a crucial component of their images. As a result, it only makes sense to want the colors that you envision to come through in the same way when others view your photographs. petapixel.com »

2024-1-4 20:51

The Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos of 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has wrapped up its first full year of scientific operations, and beyond "breaking" cosmology, the telescope has also delivered some of the most spectacular photos of deep space ever seen. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-31 16:26

Axiom Space вознесет данные к звездам с запуском «орбитального дата-центра»

Axiom Space готовится совершить невероятный скачок в области облачных вычислений: она представила планы по созданию первого в мире орбитального центра обработки данных, запуск которого намечен на 2027 год. ferra.ru »

2023-12-22 21:30

14 Years of Gamma Radiation in Space

NASA has created an incredible timelapse movie that condenses 14 years of data acquired by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope into six minutes of colorful cosmic rays. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-22 21:08