Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 4 published reports.
Unveiling the Mysteries of a Fire Rainbow Over West Virginia
Explore the captivating fire rainbow over West Virginia, a rare atmospheric phenomenon caused by ice crystals in cirrus clouds refracting sunlight.
Nature's Prism: The Science Behind Mountain Shadows and Rainbows
A captivating image from Smith Peak captures the interplay of a rainbow and mountain shadow, illustrating the science of light refraction and perspective.
The Science Behind Supernumerary Rainbows
Discover the science of supernumerary rainbows, a rare atmospheric phenomenon that reveals the wave nature of light.
1976 Redux: A Double Rainbow Over Kitt Peak’s Telescopes
Carey Portnoy’s 1976 photograph frames Kitt Peak beneath a double rainbow — a natural counterpart to the instruments astronomers use to separate starlight.