Get Your Telescopes Ready: Comet 24P/Schaumasse to Make Closest Approach to Earth on January 4, 2026
Astronomer recommends observing the comet outside the city, away from urban light pollution
Space
VR helmet for controlling robotic manipulators on the Moon created in Russia
The development of Novosibirsk scientists provides complete user immersion
Kurchatov Institute scientists are developing the "Selena" nuclear power plant for the Moon
The project is based on the technologies of the "Elena-AM" small-capacity nuclear power plant
The Sun will be 2 million kilometers closer to Earth
The convergence will occur on January 3, 2026
The first magnetic storm of 2026 may hit Earth on the night of January 2-3
Scientists predict a geomagnetic disturbance up to level G2 after the M7.1 flare
Advertising has gone into space: Russia has allowed it to be placed on satellites and rockets
The President of the Russian Federation signed the relevant law
MSU scientists will participate in missions to the Moon
Rector Sadovnichy: Launches of research satellites help prepare for this task
When and Where to See the Northern Lights in Russia on New Year's Eve
Scientists expect weak magnetic storms that could cause atmospheric glow
Against All Odds: The Sun to Gift Russia a New Year's Light Show
IKI RAS scientists expect auroras in the northwest of the country on the night of December 31 to January 1
"Sputnics" launched the QMR-KWT-2 educational satellite for the UAE into orbit
The device was launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome as part of the Soyuz-2.1b mission
Magnetic storms expected during the New Year holidays: three class M flares occurred on the Sun overnight
Possible auroras and short-term radio interference on Earth
No Surprises from Space: No Magnetic Storms Until Early 2026
Possible solar flares will not affect the geomagnetic situation
Another successful launch: Soyuz-2.1b rocket takes off from Vostochny
The launch aims to put 52 satellites into orbit
Communication for Almost 66 Billion Rubles: New Satellites from "Reshetnev" Company Will Provide Access to Television and Broadband Internet
Contracts for the creation of four telecommunication devices were signed with FSUE "Cosmic Communications"
Assembly of Soyuz-5 Rocket Completed at Baikonur
An in-depth testing program is being conducted at the launch complex