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The latest local, regional and national news events of the morning are presented by the KSAT 12 News Team

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Videos show massive bright light seen across Texas skies; fireball also seen in 2 other states

A bright light that was seen over South Central Texas on Sunday night was also spotted in Oklahoma and Louisiana.

DID YOU SEE THAT?! What lit up the sky Sunday night?

The bright streak of light was probably caused by space junk falling into Earth's atmosphere

UTSA professor studying images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

University of Texas at San Antonio Professor of Astrophysics Chris Packham is one of the select people given access to Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope for research and is including his students every step of the way.

Southwest Research Institute explains significance of new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

NASA’s newly released high-resolution color images from the James Webb Space Telescope are a snapshot of our universe millions of years ago and the result of 120 hours of observation or about five days’ worth of data.

See video, pictures as 5 planets align with moon in rare astronomical conjunction

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn aligned in their natural order across the morning sky in a rare conjunction with the moon.

June’s Strawberry supermoon will peak on Tuesday

The second supermoon of the year will peak on Tuesday.

You can see 5 planets align this month in a rare astronomical conjunction

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are aligned in their natural order across the morning sky in a rare conjunction.

Astronomers capture 1st image of Milky Way’s huge black hole

Astronomers have unveiled the first wild but fuzzy image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.

NASA researchers want to send nude human images into space to start a conversation with aliens

The group of researchers crafted a scientific proposal, “A Beacon in the Galaxy,” to communicate with aliens through radio-transmitted messages that include scientific notions that introduce characteristics of humanity to outer space.

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Southend Council to mow parks and grass once a year

The council says it will encourage biodiversity and help it achieve net-zero carbon emissions.

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Sahaj Kaur Kohli: How to deal with friend who’s a bummer to talk to

I feel guilty because this is an old friend, but I’ve found our conversations to be such a bummer.

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Aberfan: Permanent home for disaster artefacts sought

There are fears items like the clock recovered from the disaster will be lost once their keepers die.

bbc.co.uk

News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

Dart, Nasa's mission to deflect an astroid

Among the space events to watch in the coming year is the collision between a NASA probe and an asteroid in the autumn of 2022. The DART mission. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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NASA’s newest X-ray telescope rockets into orbit

NASA’s newest X-ray observatory is circling the world after launching from Kennedy Space Center.

Spacewalking astronauts replace antenna after debris scare

Spacewalking astronauts have replaced a broken antenna outside the International Space Station after getting NASA's all-clear for orbiting debris.

Longest partial lunar eclipse of this century is happening early Friday

The longest partial lunar eclipse of the year is happening early Friday, and people in all 50 states will be able to view it.

Alec Baldwin shares post defending Rust film set safety

The actor shares a post from Rust's costume designer following the death of Halyna Hutchins.

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2 companies at Port San Antonio competing in contest to help feds address priorities in space

San Antonio is home to so many new, exciting and technologically advanced companies.

Riba Stirling Prize: Kingston University complex named UK's best new building

The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture is won by a Kingston University London complex.

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William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, has blasted into space and safely returned to Earth in a convergence of science fiction and science reality.

Young Texans inspired by Blue Origin space launch; Shatner’s flight rescheduled for Wednesday

This is an exciting week for space travel, especially in Texas, but it will have to wait for at least an extra day.

Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at Eastbourne vigil

The vigil is being held in the town where the murder suspect was arrested.

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Physics Nobel rewards work on complex systems

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for physics for work that found order in seeming disorder. They helped to explain and predict complex forces of nature, including expanding our understanding of climate change. (Oct. 5)

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Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation.

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I'm a Brit who visited LA for the first time. Here are the 13 things that surprised me most.

It didn't matter that I'd been looking at pictures of it for years — being in America was very, very foreign to me, from the food to the social life.

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NASA confirms Mars rover’s 1st rock sample grab, 40 to go

NASA's newest Mars rover has completed its first sample grab, tucking away the tube of rock for return to Earth.

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NASA’s newest Mars rover snags 1st rock sample for return

NASA's newest Mars rover may have successfully collected its first rock sample for return to Earth, after last month's attempt came up empty.

Cinema box office takings at 50% of pre-pandemic levels

Box office takings in the past month are half of their pre-pandemic levels.

bbc.co.uk

Impact of space station spin requires study, official says

A Russian space official says engineers will need to analyze whether a glitch that caused the International Space Station to spin out of its normal orientation could have any impact on the orbiting outpost's systems.

Terramark plans memorial park for Childress Memorial Church in San Antonio

The home builder plans to use the remaining piece of the church that burned down in 2013...

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San Antonio area students speak with NASA astronauts at International Space Station

Students were able to speak with three NASA astronauts about things like the future of space travel and what it takes to become an astronaut.

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is quickly approaching

Thanks to space experts -- shout out to NASA -- we’re fortunate enough to have a heads up as to when we’ll get the best view of them.

San Antonio students watch and learn as Jeff Bezos, crew successfully complete historic space launch

A group of San Antonio middle schoolers say they're excited for the future after watching Jeff Bezos' historic spaceflight with crew members on Tuesday morning.

Would you be up for a trip to space? Here’s when it might become more ‘affordable’

Billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are ready to start offering trips to outer space.

‘Moon wobble,’ climate change expected to cause surge in flooding in US coastal communities, study says

Every coastline in the U.S. will experience rapidly increasing high-tide flooding due to “moon wobble” and climate change, according to a new study.

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Hubble Space Telescope fixed after month of no science

The Hubble Space Telescope should be back in action soon, following a tricky, remote repair job by NASA.

Sir Richard Branson: Space flight will be 'extraordinary'

The UK businessman is about to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space.

bbc.co.uk

The most popular fact checks of 2021, so far

Here are the 10 fact checks that most captivated — or angered — readers so far in 2021.

washingtonpost.com

Cosmic gulp: Astronomers see black hole swallow neutron star

Astronomers say they've witnessed for the first time a black hole swallowing a neutron star, the densest object in the universe.

US Space Force has new guidelines for working at and around the moon

The U.S. Space Force has a new primer for activities beyond Earth orbit amid increased NASA and international interest in lunar activities.

space.com

Study nixes life in clouds of Venus, but maybe in Jupiter’s?

A new study is throwing cold water on the possibility of life in the clouds of Venus.

Astronauts complete solar panel work in 3rd spacewalk

Astronauts have finished unfurling a new pair of solar panels outside the International Space Station.

The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this week

If you’ve missed any of the celestial events that have happened this year already -- the Pink Moon in April or the recent solar eclipse, to name a couple -- you’ve got one more chance to witness a rare supermoon this year, and it’s happening this week.

Dirty laundry in space? NASA, Tide tackle cleaning challenge

NASA is teaming up with the maker of Tide to figure out how to do laundry in space.

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A creative solution at D.C. law firm ensures that the mail does go through

Employee at a Top Workplaces firm adapted his home into a remote mailroom

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Spacewalking astronauts boosting station’s solar power

Spacesuit problems have prevented astronauts from completing the installation of powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station.

Venus hotter than ever: 3rd new robotic explorer on horizon

Venus is hotter than ever, with a third new robotic explorer on the horizon.

What we know so far about UFOs, according to government records

Well, it’s official — your uncle and Joe Rogan no longer need to take off their tinfoil hats. Pentagon officials have admitted to seeing Unidentified Flying Objects for years.

NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions

NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds.

San Antonio company partners with NASA to help create space technology

There are many projects around the world that are focused on the future of space technology and one local company, Astroport Space Technologies, has a new partnership with NASA that will have them at the forefront in creating out-of-this-world space ventures.

Russians end 7-hour spacewalk at International Space Station

Two Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station have wrapped up a spacewalk that lasted more than 7 hours to prepare for the arrival of a new Russian module.

Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflight

Animal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.

A total eclipse is happening during a supermoon -- here’s what to expect

There’s something exciting on the horizon: a supermoon, and it’s expected to be the largest moon we’ll see this year.

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Rocket Man: UIW Great Graduate aspires to be physician in space following career in music

A UIW graduate is working towards becoming a physician for astronauts.

‘Cosmic litter’ from this famous comet will make for some beautiful views this week

If you’re a lover of beautiful, bright shows in the sky, you’re going to want to check out the Eta Aquarids meteor shower that’s happening right now.

Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon

The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China’s first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.

First American in space, Alan Shepard, used astronaut diaper before liftoff in 1961

NASA chose Alan Shepard, Jr. to be the first American to enter space inside the Freedom 7 capsule on May 5, 1961.

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Empty gallery gives space to restore monumental painting

A painting by Edinburgh-born artist Robert Scott Lauder is the focus of a major conservation project.

bbc.co.uk

Astronomers ask UN committee to protect night skies from megaconstellations

Astronomers call for the United Nations to protect the pristine night sky against light pollution from megaconstellations.

space.com

Ever wonder what the Texas Gulf looks like from space? NASA’s got you covered.

An astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS) took this photo of the Texas Gulf Coast. (CREDIT: NASA)Have you ever wondered what the Texas Gulf looks like from afar... or more specifically, from space? A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photo of the Texas Gulf Coast and shared it to social media on March 24. Check out this NASA photograph of the gulf coast and Austin/San Antonio area taken from aboard the International Space Station! If you’re from Texas, or are just a big fan, you can see the Texas coast along with narrow barrier islands that create protective bays between the Gulf of Mexico and the mainland.

Rare, spectacular triple conjunction to grace the skies this weekend

In case you missed the great conjunction last month, when the two biggest planets in our solar system -- Jupiter and Saturn -- appeared to come within 1/10 of a degree from each other, there’s another spectacular sight to catch this weekend: The triple conjunction. It will come into the same 2 degrees of sky with the two other planets this weekend, Forbes reports. Jupiter (L) and Saturn appear about one-tenth of a degree apart during an astronomical event known as a Great Conjunction on Dec. 21, 2020. (2020 Getty Images)Though not quite as spectacular as the other nights, the triple conjuncture will also be visible Friday and Monday. But because our solar system is such an amazing thing, by Feb. 13, the planets will emerge from behind the sun to form yet another triple conjunction, but at that time, just before sunrise.

Astronomers studying mysterious radio waves, search for life in universe

A group of astronomers are studying if we are really alone in the universe after puzzling radio waves were detected in Australia. The narrow beam of radio waves was picked up by the Parkes telescope in April and May of last year, according to The Guardian. The report says that scientists believe those radio emissions came from the direction of Proxima Centauri, a red dwarf star 4.2 light years from earth, also known as the nearest star to the sun. Pete Worden, the former director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, says it’s important to wait and see what the project’s scientist conclude. Worden says these signals are likely interference that we cannot yet fully explain.

These basic functions prove challenging on International Space Station -- here’s how astronauts cope

As astronauts work on the International Space Station, it’s easy to wonder what their lives are like up there. How do astronauts do basic life activities on a floating space ship? How are their needs met?

A major event happening in the sky right now won’t be matched until 2080, experts say

A major event is happening in the sky this month, and it’s one that won’t be matched again until 2080, according to experts. The two largest planets in our solar system — Jupiter and Saturn — will engage in what is called a great conjunction. The two massive planets will be at their closest on Dec. 21, when they will be only 0.1 degrees apart. The last time there was a great conjunction was in 2000, but the planets were near the sun and difficult to observe. The great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn happens every 20 years, but because of the way the two planets orbit, astronomers predict the view of this year’s won’t be matched until 2080.

Companies are cashing in on moon rocks

And with a different form of space race heating up, some companies are trying to cash in. NASA pledged in September to buy moon rocks from companies that can get robotic rovers to the lunar surface and scoop up samples of the dusty terrain, and the space agency asked for bids from companies all over the world. The goal is not to gather new information about lunar soil composition or study how various lunar resources can be used. NASA may be the only organization that’s currently in the market for buying moon rocks from private companies, but the space agency allowed the companies to name their price. The economic incentive for the four companies signed up for NASA’s new lunar resource program is not exactly clear, but all of the companies are already well underway developing various lunar exploration technologies.

What’s that thing orbiting the Earth in 90 minutes? A guide to what the International Space Station is, does

This year, the International Space Station celebrated 20 years of having a continuous human presence on it. But what exactly is the International Space Station and what does it do? Over a 13-year period from 1998-2011, different modules were launched into space and attached to each other in orbit by astronauts. That mission was successful to create an initial base, and in subsequent years, other modules were launched into orbit and connected. The ISS is aging -- and if it’s not eventually destroyed or taken down by humans, space obstacles might arise, according to space.com.

WATCH LIVE: Cosmonauts conduct spacewalk outside of the International Space Station

Two Russian cosmonauts will conduct a six-hour spacewalk outside of the International Space Station on Wednesday morning. This will be the first spacewalk for cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov as they will prepare the space station for a new module, according to CNN. The ISS Expedition 64 Russian Spacewalk #47 is slated to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will last for six hours. You can view a livestream of the spacewalk in the video player above.

Your best bet for catching a breathtaking glimpse of the Leonid meteor shower this month

Have you heard of the Leonid meteor shower? It comes around every November, but the chances of seeing it this year are much higher than last year. The shower happens at the same time every year, when Earth’s orbit crosses the orbit of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, according to Space.com. A trail of dust is left behind the comet, and when Earth’s orbit crosses that trail, pieces of the comet fall toward our planet’s surface. Luckily for us, meteors are visible to the naked eye, and the shower will peak overnight Monday into Tuesday (Nov. 16-17) around 3 a.m.

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