Eric Mack
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Recent articles by Eric:
SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch Wednesday due to weather
The first launch of a big batch of visor-equipped satellites will have to wait for another day. → Read More
SpaceX could send NASA to Jupiter's potentially habitable moon Europa
Congress has opened the door to a commercial rocket launching a NASA mission to deep space. → Read More
Comet Neowise could be a 'great' one. Here's how to catch it
It's already possible to see it with just binoculars or even the naked eye as it comes closer to Earth this month. → Read More
A bright fireball over Tokyo explodes with the force of 165 tons of TNT
A space rock reportedly causes a sonic boom as it crashes into our atmosphere over Japan. → Read More
Fastest-growing black hole devours about one sun every day
The yawning void known as J2157 eats stars like ours for breakfast. Perhaps every breakfast. → Read More
Monstrous black hole found devouring about one sun every day
The yawning void known as J2157 eats stars like ours for breakfast. Perhaps every breakfast. → Read More
The hungriest black hole in the universe devours about one sun a day
The yawning void known as J2157 eats stars like ours for breakfast. Perhaps every breakfast. → Read More
Why 2020 is a rare window in time that's hard to see beyond
Commentary: Never mind seeing beyond the fabled singularity of 2045. It's really hard to predict where we're going from the here and now. → Read More
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for US Space Force while chasing record
Elon Musk's company conducts its third launch since sending NASA astronauts to the space station on May 30. → Read More
How to watch SpaceX launch a Space Force GPS satellite to orbit today
Elon Musk's company is aiming for its third launch since sending NASA astronauts to the space station on May 30 and is also trying for a new first. → Read More
SpaceX to launch Space Force GPS satellite while chasing launch record
The company is aiming for its fourth launch in a little over four weeks and breaking new ground for a national security mission. → Read More
Next SpaceX launch includes 57 Starlink satellites, all wearing visors
Elon Musk looks to be making good on his pledge to reduce the brightness of his growing broadband constellation. → Read More
Brave New World trailer from NBC's Peacock is decadent, creepy sci-fi
The first batch of originals for NBCUniversal's new streaming service includes a reboot of Aldous Huxley's classic. → Read More
NASA scientists say icy moon Europa may be best spot to check for alien life
A new model suggests Europa's hidden ocean could be very lively. → Read More
SpaceX preps another Starlink mission in pursuit of new launch record
The company's broadband constellation is nearly big enough to start service. → Read More
How to see the year's best meteor showers: Everything you need to know
From the Perseids to the Leonids and even the Draconids, an opportunity to see shooting stars sizzle is never too far away. → Read More
SpaceX launches 58 more Starlink satellites in Saturday ride-share mission
For its third launch in two weeks, Elon Musk's rocket company sends more Starlink satellites and three Planet Labs satellites to orbit. → Read More
SpaceX launches 58 more Starlink satellites in early Saturday ride-share
For its third launch in two weeks, Elon Musk's rocket company sends more Starlink satellites and three Planet Labs satellites to orbit. → Read More
SpaceX plans its third launch in the space of two weeks
Elon Musk's rocket company will be conducting its first Starlink ride-share mission and making room for three Planet Labs satellites. → Read More
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope delayed again, this time by COVID-19
The space agency's biggest space observatory was once slated to launch in 2007. → Read More