NASA has selected a toaster-sized cubesat called MANTIS to accompany the James Webb Space Telescope on its mission to study exoplanets. MANTIS will observe stars in the full range of ultraviolet light, including extreme UV light, which will help the cubesat study stars that burn dozens of light-years away from Earth. MANTIS will fill in the blanks for the much larger telescope, providing context on the stellar environments in which these planets live. The observations could provide a glimpse of worlds that could harbor life.
NASA has selected a cubesat called MANTIS to accompany the James Webb Space Telescope on its mission to study exoplanets. MANTIS will observe stars in the full range of ultraviolet light, including extreme UV light, which will help the cubesat study stars that burn dozens of light-years away from Earth. MANTIS will fill in the blanks for the much larger telescope, providing important context on the stellar environments in which these planets live. The mission is scheduled to launch in 2026.
Lou Diamond Phillips and Keenan Allen were unmasked as Mantis and Gargoyle, respectively, on the latest episode of "The Masked Singer." The episode featured a "Battle of the Saved" night, where previously saved contestants competed to move on to the next round. Phillips said he had been approached several times in the past to appear on the show, but his schedule didn't permit it until now. The show has adopted a "Champion of Masked Singer" format this season. Medusa won the battle and moved on to the next round.
Dee Snider, the Twisted Sister frontman, was revealed as the Doll on the latest episode of "The Masked Singer." Mantis was saved by the "Ding Dong Keep It On" twist and will compete in the wild card round against Medusa and Gargoyle. The season features 21 contestants with a combined 28 Emmy nominations, six Grammy wins, and more. The episode was sponsored by Warner Bros. and featured performances by Dandelion, Mantis, and Doll.
