Meredith Garofalo
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Widespread solar storm struck spacecraft near the sun, Earth and even Mars
By Meredith Garofalo published
Different spaceborne perspectives of a 2021 solar storm in 2021 reveal new insights on dangers in space posed by solar particles.
April 8 total solar eclipse boosts ticket sales for United Airlines
By Meredith Garofalo published
Demand is soaring for United Airlines flights to and from cities in the April 8 solar eclipse's path of totality.
Scientists made a 'digital twin' of Earth to simulate possible natural disasters
By Meredith Garofalo published
By creating a virtual model of Earth, scientists hope to use countless types of data to map natural disaster risks ahead of time.
Delta Air Lines opens up 2nd 'totality' flight for 2024 total solar eclipse
By Meredith Garofalo last updated
Delta Air Lines is offering special flights that allow passengers to experience the total solar eclipse from 30,000 feet up in the sky along the path of totality.
Sian Proctor on her legacy of being the 1st Black woman to pilot a spacecraft
By Meredith Garofalo published
Sian Proctor spoke to Space.com about her captivating story of a woman who soared past barriers to pave the way for more diversity and inclusivity in space.
Our luscious blue Earth used to be a frozen snowball
By Meredith Garofalo published
More than 700 million years ago, our planet would have been unlivable due to an extreme ice age, and Australian geologists have a suggestion as to how this could have happened.
How scientists are using artificial intelligence to predict wildfires
By Meredith Garofalo published
AI continues to prove successful as an important tool for fire weather forecasters, both with thunderstorm prediction and increasing situational awareness for active fires caused by lightning.
Sierra Space unveils Dream Chaser space plane ahead of 1st flight to ISS (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
Sierra Space and NASA revealed the company's first Dream Chaser cargo spacecraft, which is undergoing testing before its inaugural spaceflight later this year.
This Hubble Telescope photo of a spiral galaxy will take your breath away
By Meredith Garofalo published
Just when we think we've seen it all with astronomy photos, the Hubble Space Telescope gives us something new and beautiful.
U.S. government awards NOAA millions for wildfire response research
By Meredith Garofalo published
Millions of dollars invested in NOAA's Fire Weather research efforts will support wildfire preparedness and response across the United States.
The 12 patches of Christmas: 'KSC Artist' shares his favorite spaceflight designs of 2023
By Meredith Garofalo published
We've all heard the "Twelve Days of Christmas," but for those with a passion for space, let's sing along to the "12 space patches of Christmas" designed by an artist to the real stars, Tim Gagnon.
US government agencies join together to improve space weather forecasting
By Meredith Garofalo published
A new agreement between multiple U.S. government agencies aims to improve space weather forecasts and the government's ability to mitigate the effects of solar storms on critical infrastructure.
NASA's new 'Greenhouse Gas Center' tracks humanity's contribution to climate change
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA is at the forefront of a new greenhouse gas hub that will provide more important information to aid in efforts to combat climate change.
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