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Total Solar eclipse 1999 in France. Credit: Wikipedia, by Luc Viatour.

Seventh-grade student Henry Cohen bounced side to side in time to the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" playing in teacher Nancy Morris' classroom, swinging his arms open and closed across the planets pictured on his T-shirt.

Henry and other classmates at Cleveland's Riverside School were on their feet, dancing during a session of activities tied to April's total solar eclipse. Second-graders invited in for the lessons sat cross-legged on the floor, laughing as they modeled newly decorated eclipse viewing glasses. Dioramas with softball-sized model earths and moons and flashlight "suns" occupied desks and shelves around the room.

Henry said his shirt reflected his love of space, which he called "a cool mystery." The eclipse, he said, "is a one in a million chance and I'm glad I get to be here for it."

For schools in or near the path of totality of the April 8 eclipse, the event has inspired lessons in science, literacy and culture. Some schools also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together.

The SLIM lander touched down in January at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way
The SLIM lander touched down in January at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.

Japan's moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.

The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe touched down in January, making Japan only the fifth nation to reach the without crashing.

But the lightweight spacecraft landed at a wonky angle that left its facing the wrong way.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced the probe's latest surprise awakening in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"We received a response from SLIM last night and confirmed that SLIM had successfully completed its second overnight," it said.

A black-and-white photo of the rocky surface of a crater accompanied the post on SLIM's official account.

London, UK (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Orbex has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of space technology by securing a patent for its innovative REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology. The European Patent Office and the United States have both granted patents for this cutting-edge technology, marking a major leap forward in sustainable space exploration. Designed specifically for micro-launcher rockets, such as Orb
Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
The last mission of the venerable Delta IV Heavy rocket, marked by the launch of the NROL-70 security payload, is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 1:40 PM EDT from SLC 37, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This event not only signifies the conclusion of the Delta Rocket lineage but also celebrates its rich history of achievements and innovations in space exploration. The Delta Rocket ser
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled plans for an ambitious mission to explore Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, as part of its Voyage 2050 program. This initiative, which follows in the footsteps of previous missions like Juice, LISA, and NewAthena, aims to investigate the habitability of ocean worlds within our Solar System. Enceladus, with its subsurface ocean, geysers of water vapor,
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
In the recent decade, the international landscape of space has undergone significant transformations with over 90 countries participating, commercial firms launching satellites regularly, and at least 12 nations establishing military space organizations. Amidst this global evolution, European countries, led by France, have intensified their focus on space security, aligning with their national s
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a significant advancement for satellite navigation technology, the European Space Agency (ESA) has selected GMV, a global technology firm, for a pioneering mission. This 78.4 million euro project aims to demonstrate the potential of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for enhancing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services. Traditionally, satellite navigation systems have depended on Me
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Astranis and Orbith Partner to Launch Dedicated Satellite for Argentina Astranis, in collaboration with Orbith, a Latin American Internet Service Provider, has announced a partnership to launch a dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite aimed at enhancing connectivity in Argentina. The initiative marks a significant step in Argentina's adoption of advanced technologies. The partne
Tempe AZ (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Arizona State University's Luminosity Lab student team was recently selected as a finalist in NASA's Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge. The group is one of six teams selected by NASA to present at the 2024 BIG Idea Challenge Forum, Nov. 5-7, at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The theme for the 2024 NASA-sponsored engineering competition, "I
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a significant move within the Earth Observation (EO) sector, Bengaluru's SatSure and its subsidiary KaleidEO have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Helsinki's ReOrbit, marking an important step in developing advanced full-stack EO solutions. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the EO market by meeting its future demands with a comprehensive range of services. Un
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In an unprecedented effort to validate the existence of quantum gravity, researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have embarked on a large-scale Antarctic experiment. By monitoring neutrinos, nearly massless particles that travel undisturbed through space, scientists aim to bridge the gap between classical physics and quantum mechanics. The experiment, utilizing t
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a significant advancement for autonomous space exploration, NASA's Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) program has successfully completed a critical series of tests with its development model rovers at the Mars Yard of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. The test, conducted in August 2023, showcased the rovers' ability to perform collaborativ
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a major effort, European researchers have completed the most comprehensive geological survey of Mars' Oxia Planum, the designated landing site for the European Space Agency's (ESA) ambitious Rosalind Franklin rover. This map, crafted with four years of meticulous study, charts fifteen distinct geological units, setting the stage for the rover's exploratory mission aimed at uncovering the secr

Watch a real-time map of Starlinks orbiting earth
Starlink interactive map offered by SpaceX. Credit: StarlinkMap.org

In an effort to enhance the educational outreach of their Starlink constellation, SpaceX has an interactive global map of their Starlink internet satellites, which provides live coverage of every satellite in orbit around the Earth.

This comes as SpaceX continues to launch Starlink satellites into orbit on a near-weekly basis with the goal of providing customers around the world with while specifically targeting rural regions of the globe. In 2022, Starlink officially reached all seven continents after Starlink service became available in Antarctica. Additionally, SpaceX announced in 2023 a partnership with T-Mobiel for Starlink to provide mobile coverage, as well.

Within this interactive map, users can opt to see live satellite coverage or rewind and fast-forward their respective orbital speeds. Scrolling your mouse will highlight each satellite, and clicking on them will produce their individual satellite information and orbital trajectory, enabling the user to see if a particular satellite will pass over their location.

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