The New York Times – Travel:
A reporter got an inside look at SpaceX’s attempt to launch and land three rockets in less than two days in October, part of the company’s bid to make spaceflight appear almost routine.
Category: Space and Astronomy
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This Mars Documentary Required Many Sols
The New York Times – Film:
“Good Night Oppy” chronicles the work and passion of the scientists who shepherded the Mars rover program.
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China Lucks Out Again as Out-of-Control Rocket Booster Falls in the Pacific
The New York Times – Travel:
For the fourth time, the country’s space program used a 23-ton launcher that made an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth, prompting nervous sky-watching and airspace closures in Europe.
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From the Depths of Space to the Walls of a Gallery
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The artist Ashley Zelinskie is helping NASA scientists share their work with wider audiences.
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MacArthur Foundation Announces 25 New ‘Genius’ Grant Winners
The New York Times – Music:
The 2022 awards are going to artists, activists, scholars, scientists and others who have shown “exceptional creativity.” The grants are a bit bigger than before: $800,000 over five years.
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How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
The New York Times – Travel:
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks!
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Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89
The New York Times – Film:
She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.
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William Herschel Is Famous for Science. What About His Music?
The New York Times – Music:
The accomplished astronomer was, one historian said, “the Einstein of his time.” But before he surveyed the sky, he was a prolific musician.
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Gucci Gives New Meaning to the Contemporary Obsession With Stars
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At a medieval castle in Puglia, it’s all about astronomy, baby.