Aliens May Pollute and That Will Help Us Find Them
A new study hypothesizes that one of the best ways to find evidence of possible alien technology on exoplanets is to look for their pollution.
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William Shatner Says We’ll Find Life on Mars and That We Are Not Alone
The Debrief sat down with the actor to talk about his TV show, extraterrestrials, and the mysteries he finds compelling.
The Debrief sat down with the actor to talk about his TV show, extraterrestrials, and the mysteries he finds compelling.
The Debrief interviewed the most famous science fiction icons, William Shatner, and his belief that there is life on Mars and that we are not alone.
UAE’s Hope Probe Successfully Enters Mars Orbit Making History in the Process
Everything went right on Tuesday, February 9th, as the UAE joined a small list of nations with its Hope Probe by entering Mars' orbit.
The Wow! Signal: Did We Receive an Alien Message in 1977?
In 1977, a radio astronomer in Ohio detected a signal so strange that he couldn't help but scribble one word next to the data; "Wow!"
NASA Will Build Artemis Base on the Moon’s South Pole
Location, Location, Location...
Location, Location, Location...
NASA's Artemis lunar base camp will house astronauts, rovers, and scientific equipment on the Moon's southern pole.
Europe’s Space Agency Wants to Clean Up Old Satellites and Space Junk
Earth's orbit is starting to get congested with satellites and space junk. Is time to start calling for preventative measures?
New Plasma Propulsion System Generates A Helluva Lot of Thrust
A new engine uses plasma propulsion to generate thrust, making crewed missions to distant planets significantly more manageable and cheaper.
The Fermi Paradox: Where Are All The Aliens?
The Fermi Paradox asks "where is everybody?" Or, in more modern parlance, "where are all the freakin' aliens?"
Dyson Spheres Could Help Us Find Advanced Alien Technology
Could Dyson Spheres lead SETI astronomers to find alien life? This Sci-fi plot device may help answer one of our greatest mysteries.
Does ‘Oumuamua Prove Science Doesn’t Want To Find Aliens?
The debate over whether or not 'Oumuamua was an artificial alien object is far deeper than most realize and speaks of science as a whole.
James Webb Telescope Targets Trappist-1 for ET Life in Milky Way Galaxy
After the James Webb Telescope has reached orbit in October 2021, one of its missions will be to search for ET life in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
Methane May Be The Best Way to Find Extraterrestrial Life
It is likely that Methane gas, and not Oxygen, will represent the first chemical sign of life on another planet, according to new study.
China’s SETI Program Will Find Alien Life First, Says Chinese Astronomer
Zhang Tongjie, a Chinese cosmology professor, believes that China's SETI Program will be the first to find an alien transmission.
Oumuamua ‘Alien probe’ may be the way to search for life, according to Harvard astrophysicist
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Avi Loeb's recent essay challenges scientists to expand their search for extraterrestrial life beyond signals to also look for alien probes.
The James Webb Telescope Will Change the Way We See The Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is scheduled for launch in October 2021. It will give us the ability to see the cosmos like we never have before.
Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?
Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.
Hubble Spies a Stellar “Ghost” Last Seen at the End of the Roman Empire
The Hubble Space Telescope is helping astronomers study the remains of a star that exploded nearly 1700 years ago.
Section 31: The Military Coders Who Hacked How We Track Objects in Space
Section 31 is a group of coders that have hacked their way into keeping track of all objects in Earth's orbit, both known and unknown.
The ISS is Going to Have a Space Hotel
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Space hotels are a science fiction staple, but have remained out of reach until now. Axiom is building one and NASA is funding it.
Spaceports: The vacation hub of the future?
The future of vacations may come sooner than expected. As industries prepare for commercial space travel, spaceports are being planned worldwide, and Noiz Architects’ Spaceport City in Japan is the latest to bring this futuristic landscape to life. The joint...
Air Force Spacecraft Will Beam Solar Power to Earth
Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.
Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.
The Arachne spacecraft is scheduled for launch in 2024. It is built to capture solar energy, convert it and then transmit that power to Earth.
A Pair of New Propulsion Systems May Soon Push Us Deeper into Space
With upcoming missions like Artemis, even more cutting-edge space propulsion systems will become crucial to meet our space fairing goals.
Private Satellite Launches Are Going into Hyperdrive As Two New Companies Enter the Market
Milestones reached in December 2020 by new private satellite start-ups Astra and Orbex have shifted commercial launches into hyperdrive.
Farewell 2020: Five Cosmic Stories We Didn’t Cover But Wish We Had
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
As we say "farewell to 2020," and welcome 2021 with open arms, here are five cool space stories we missed and wish we hadn't.
NASA Video Shows Upcoming Mars Lander’s “7 Minutes of Terror”
In a new video, NASA shows how the Perseverance rover will have "7 Minutes of Terror" before being placed on Mars by its lander.
Gravitational Waves Could Solve A Great Cosmic Mystery
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
Santa Approved For Spaceflight, Says FAA
In a first, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says they have approved Santa for spaceflight. Last week, NASA tipped off Saint Nick would be headed to space when they announced Santa would be performing a ceremonial fly-by of the International...
NASA Reached New Heights in 2020, While Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
Overcoming all obstacles, NASA made waves in 2020, setting the stage for future missions to Mars, while managing to aid in pandemic relief.
Declassified Cold War-Era Spy Satellite Photos Reveal the Impact of Environmental Change
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
Physicists Say Milky Way Is a Graveyard of Alien Civilizations
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
New research conducted Caltech physicists suggests that the Milky Way galaxy may be full of self-annihilated extraterrestrial civilizations.
New ‘Comet Chaser’ Spacecraft Will Lurk in Orbit Waiting for A Target
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, a 'comet chaser' probe will lurk in orbit waiting for a target to come along.
Space Force to Triple in Size by 2021
As the U.S. Space Force nears its first anniversary, the plan is to expand from 2,400 active-duty troops to 6,400 by the end of 2021.
NASA Exploring Possibly 3D Printing a Lunar Base
A Texas-based company, ICON, wants to help NASA return to the Moon in 2024 by 3D printing a lunar base from moon dust.
Dwarf Planet Ceres A Possible Candidate For Extraterrestrial Life
New data indicates that Ceres may be an ocean world, and other recent discoveries suggests that water may be common in our solar system.
Getting Oxygen on Mars Is Possible, Scientists Say
With manned missions being planned for Mars, fuel and oxygen are key factors in preparation. Scientists are trying to figure out how to help astronauts breath easy on the Martian surface.
Ex-Israeli Space Chief’s ‘Galactic Federation’ Based on Alien Conspiracy Theories
In a recent interview, Israeli journalist Raanan Shaked provides more insight into former Israeli Space Chief Haim Eshed's controversial claims about aliens
In a recent interview, Israeli journalist Raanan Shaked provides more insight into former Israeli Space Chief Haim Eshed's controversial claims about aliens
In a recent interview, Israeli journalist Raanan Shaked provided insight into former Israeli Space Chief Haim Eshed's controversial claims about a "Galactic Federation" and aliens.
The South Atlantic Anomaly: Space May Have Its Own “Bermuda Triangle”
The region known as the South Atlantic Anomaly has perplexed scientists and space explorers for decades. What is it and why is it there?
Search for Mysterious “Planet Nine” Aided by Hubble Exoplanet Discovery
An exoplanet with a peculiar orbit 336 light-years from Earth may shed light on the search for the long-sought Planet Nine.
The Space Manifold, A Cosmic ‘Superhighway’ That May Speed Up Future Space Travel
Spatial superstructure raises questions about the potential for future space travel
Spatial superstructure raises questions about the potential for future space travel
Cosmic "Superhighways" may permit rapid travel of objects through space via a space manifold. Could this help humans reach deeper into space?
Northern Lights May Appear Brightly as Energy from the Sun Bombards Earth
Energy from a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) reached the Earth on Thursday, setting the stage for a brighter-than-normal performance by the Northern Lights.
A Major Breakthrough in Understanding the Origins of Life
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites, providing clues to the origins of life on Earth.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Have Humans on Mars by 2026
Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that he is confident that his company will be launching a crew to Mars by 2026.
Spaceship Neptune: The Space Balloon Will Soon Conduct Its First Test Flight
The future of space tourism may be closer than we think.
The future of space tourism may be closer than we think.
With the launch of Spaceship Neptune, the advent of space tourism may be far closer than most would expect.
SpaceX Looking to Hire a “Space Suit Sewer”
The company offers the lucky applicant a place to "contribute to history by creating space suits for future missions."
The company offers the lucky applicant a place to "contribute to history by creating space suits for future missions."
Private space exploration company SpaceX has recently posted a position seeking a Space Suit Sewer for future missions.
Chang’e-5 Lander Returning to Earth from Lunar Surface
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
Is There Life on Mars? New Study Says It’s Probably Underground
A new study concludes that if life ever existed on Mars, it would have to dwell well below the planet's surface.
New Findings May Place the Asteroid Apophis Within Striking Distance of Earth
Apophis May Strike Earth in 2068 Due to Yarkovsky Effect.
Apophis May Strike Earth in 2068 Due to Yarkovsky Effect.
New data presented in late October indicates that the 340-meter-wide Apophis asteroid may drift much closer to Earth than initially thought.
China’s Chang’e 5 Lunar Probe Lands On The Moon
Chinese state media reports that their Chang'e 5 Lunar Probe has safely and successfully landed on the Moon in a historic landing.
Astronomers Analyze A Rare 470 Year Old ‘Baby’ Magnetar
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Astronomers analyse a 470 year old "baby" cosmic object known as a magnetar using the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
SETI Astronomer Bets You a Cup of Coffee that We Find Aliens by 2036
Seth Shostak gives an update on SETI's current hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Seth Shostak gives an update on SETI's current hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Seth Shostak says the betting odds are in his favor.