Solar Cycle 25 is Here!
Analysis determines we are in Solar Cycle 25 The solar minimum between Solar Cycle 24 and 25 – the period when the sun is least …
Astronomy/Space
Atronomy and space related
Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK
ARRL reports the US astronaut who pioneered the use of Amateur Radio to make contacts from space — Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL — died April …
Experts Predict a Long, Deep Solar Minimum
Dr.Tony Phillips on April 10, 2019 If you like solar minimum, good news: It could last for years. That was one of the predictions issued …
Canadian Military to Launch 3-satellite System
Canadian military to launch 3-satellite system to track vessels. Canada is preparing to launch a group of three satellites to track ships near the nation’s …
ISS Fan Club Closing Down
ISS Fan Club closing down on January 1st 2019 After almost 17 years of service to the amateur radio community, the issfanclub.com site will shut …
Astronaut, Cosmonaut Safe in Wake of Soyuz Launch Failure
ARRL – A Russian Soyuz spacecraft crew launch to the International Space Station (ISS) suffered an emergency booster failure shortly after lift-off from Kazakhstan on October 11, …
ISS Air Leak Fixed
The International Space Station’s (ISS) oxygen breach was contained by NASA and Roscosmos astronauts after the space station began losing air pressure yesterday. The ISS’ …
Parker Solar Probe Rockets Toward Sun
NASA’s Parker solar probe rockets toward sun for closest look yet By Marcia Dunn – The Associated Press – A NASA spacecraft zoomed toward the sun Sunday …
Perseid Meteor Shower 2018
When, Where & How to See It This Weekend By Sarah Lewin Space.com – According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the …