Articles by

Ramin Skibba

A New NASA Satellite Will Map Earth’s Rising Seas

SWOT could turn out to be a major improvement over measurements by previous satellites. “Instead of a...

NASA's Orion Moon Capsule Is Back. What Happens Next?

After circling the moon for the past three weeks, NASA’s Orion capsule splashed down under parachute yesterday...

NASA Will Not Change the James Webb Telescope’s Name

James Webb led NASA in the 1950s and 60s, during the Cold War–era “Lavender Scare,” when government...

NASA’s Huge SLS Rocket Finally Launches the Artemis 1 Moon Mission

After years of delays and several false starts, the wait is finally over: NASA’s massive Space Launch...

Protest Is Risky at Egypt's COP27. That Won't Stop Activists

But an altercation that followed the event exemplified the resistance human rights activists face: According to a...

The Tiangong Space Station Makes China a Major Space Power

The space program may also attach a robotic telescope to it in the future, although the station...

Ukraine’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Needs a Safety Zone

Until Ukraine and Russia reach an agreement, the plant remains in danger. “There’s no question: There should...

A New 3,200-Megapixel Camera Has Astronomers Salivating

The world’s biggest digital camera is finally coming into focus. While a very powerful personal camera might...