Space

NASA Scientist Says Patented ‘Exodus Effect’ Propellantless Propulsion Drive that Defies Physics is Ready to go to Space

Christopher Plain·July 19, 2024

The inventor of a propellantless propulsion drive, which he claims uses an unknown force called the 'Exodus Effect,' is ready to go to space.

NASA Just Transmitted a Hip Hop Song by Missy Elliot to Venus

Chrissy Newton·July 18, 2024

Rapper Missy Elliot's popular 1997 song, “The Rain” (Supa Dupa Fly), has been transmitted from the DSN’s Goldstone complex to Venus.

10-Billion-Year-Old View of Mysterious Glowing ‘Einstein Ring’ Reveals Rare Discovery, Challenging Current Theories

Micah Hanks·July 18, 2024

Astronomers have observed a hyper-luminous infrared galaxy (HyLIRG) displaying a highly organized rotation, which is revealed in new observations as it would have appeared close to 10 billion years ago.

Titan’s Liquid Landscapes Decoded in New Findings from Cassini-Huygens

Ryan Whalen·July 18, 2024

The latest data analysis from the Cassini-Huygens space probe has further illuminated the mysterious seas of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. 

Webb Telescope’s Atmospheric Findings on Exoplanet WASP-39 b Reveal Night and Day on an Alien World

Ryan Whalen·July 17, 2024

For the first time, "morning" and "evening" side atmospherics have been measured on a tidally locked exoplanet 700 light years away.

Newly Discovered Exoplanet Baffles Astronomers, Who Call it “Wacky” and “Eccentric”

MJ Banias·July 16, 2024

Astronomers have found an eccentric exoplanet, making it quite “wacky” compared to other exoplanets that have been found.

Could Pulsars Be Used to Identify Dark Matter?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 16, 2024

Physicists are trying to use pulsars, a sort of “ticking” neutron star, to detect unknown mass concentrations that could be dark matter.

NASA Radar Data Confirms Existence of Subsurface “Tunnel” Near Famous Apollo-Era Lunar Landing Site

Micah Hanks·July 15, 2024

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a subsurface tunnel-like feature near the landing site of the first crewed mission to the Moon.

New Spacesuit Inspired by ‘Dune’ Allows Astronauts To Convert Urine into Drinking Water

Tim McMillan·July 12, 2024

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new spacesuit that allows astronauts to convert urine into drinking water.

NASA’s CURIE Mission Launches to Investigate Mysterious Radio Waves from the Sun

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 12, 2024

NASA has launched the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment, or CURIE, to investigate the mysterious origins of radio waves from the Sun.

Mysterious “Dark Comets” May Hold Clues to Origins of Earth’s Water, New Study Reveals

Tim McMillan·July 11, 2024

A new study suggests that mysterious asteroids known as "dark comets" likely contain ice and could explain Earth's water origins.

With Concerns Over Space Warfare on the Rise, Existing International Law May Be the Answer

Ryan Whalen·July 11, 2024

A new analysis says attacks on satellites and similar acts of space warfare may fall under existing international agreements.

Future Moon Bases Could be Built Using This Game-Changing Technology Derived from Off-Planet Material

Micah Hanks·July 10, 2024

Scientists have proposed a novel method of allocating materials for the future construction of Moon bases using resources already present on the lunar surface.

Air Force-Funded Ursa Major Successfully Test Fires “Draper” Engine Built to Power Spacecraft of the Future

Christopher Plain·July 10, 2024

Ursa Major has announced the first successful test firing of its Draper engine, which will power both hypersonic and in-space flight.

Webb Telescope Reveals “Best Habitable Zone Exoplanet Currently Known,” and It Could Be Home to Alien Life

Micah Hanks·July 9, 2024

The James Webb Space Telescope has helped identify “one of the most promising habitable zone exoplanet candidates” ever discovered.

James Webb Space Telescope is Revealing Surprising Secrets About a Massive and Extremely Remote Space Object

Micah Hanks·July 8, 2024

The James Webb Space Telescope is obtaining significant new insights into the early universe with detailed new imagery of the quasar PJ308–21.

Mysterious ‘Scars’ of Mars Unveiled in Images of Massive Feature Captured by Mars Express Spacecraft

Micah Hanks·July 8, 2024

Striking new images obtained by the Mars Express spacecraft have revealed a massive scar on the surface of Mars.

NASA’s GOLD Satellite Discovers Mysterious Plasma Structures in the Earth’s Atmosphere

Tim McMillan·July 8, 2024

NASA's GOLD satellite has stumbled onto bizarre X-and C-shaped plasma structures in the Earth's atmosphere, leaving scientists stumped.

New Gravitational Insights Unveil Mysterious Relationship Between Satellites and Earth’s Core Cycles

Avi Loeb·July 6, 2024

A study suggests that the Earth's core follows a 70-year cycle, which alludes to the "dance" between satellites and the Earth's core.

Strange Swirling Structures on the Moon Could Point to Unseen Activity Beneath the Lunar Surface

Micah Hanks·July 3, 2024

New research is closing in on what causes mysterious lunar swirls, pointing to unexplored phenomena occurring beneath the Moon's surface.

NASA Officially Confirms Mysterious Object Recovered in NC Mountains is SpaceX Debris

Micah Hanks·July 2, 2024

NASA has officially confirmed that a mysterious object found on a remote North Carolina trail is SpaceX debris that once belonged to one of the American spacecraft company's Dragon capsules.

Scientists Discover Stress-Tolerant Moss That Could One Day Be a Crop on Mars

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 1, 2024

Scientists have identified a plant that could be a crop on Mars thanks to its ability to withstand harsh environments.

Astronauts are Using NASA’s High-Tech Laser Relay System to Send…Pet Photos?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 28, 2024

NASA astronauts are transmitting imagery of their pets over a first-of-its-kind end-to-end, two-way laser relay system.

Warp Theorists Say We’ve Entered an Exotic Propulsion Space Race to Build the World’s First Working Warp Drive

Christopher Plain·June 27, 2024

The Debrief recently spoke with a team of warp drive researchers about advancements in their field of research and the dawn of the world's next space race.

Discovery in NASA’s OSIRIS REx Mission Samples Point to Asteroid Bennu’s Surprising Origins

Micah Hanks·June 27, 2024

Asteroid samples retrieved by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed the presence of components hinting at the origins of life on Earth.

Newly Discovered “Magnetic Winds” Are Feeding Supermassive Black Holes, Making Them Grow

MJ Banias·June 21, 2024

Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic winds fueling a distant supermassive black hole to grow larger.

NASA Plans to Put an Artificial Star in Orbit. Here’s Why.

Micah Hanks·June 20, 2024

NASA plans to deploy an artificial “star” into orbit in a forthcoming space mission to enhance astronomical measurements.

MIT Geologists Say Liquid Lakes on Saturn’s Moon Titan Probably Experience Waves Similar to Earth’s Lakes

Christopher Plain·June 20, 2024

Models developed by MIT geologists indicate that the coastlines of the lakes on Saturn's moon Titan were likely formed by waves.

What’s That? Look at What NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Just Spotted on the Far Side of the Moon

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024

Look at what has turned up in new images of the far side of the Moon captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Astronomers Say They Just Witnessed a Massive Black Hole Appear Out of Nowhere

Christopher Plain·June 18, 2024

An international team of astronomers studying a distant galaxy say they just witnessed a black hole appear out of nowhere.

Scientists Launch Pioneering Experiment to Demonstrate Advanced Zero-Fuel Energy Harvesting in Space

Christopher Plain·June 18, 2024

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has launched a program to test an innovative new form of energy harvesting in space.

Planets Orbiting Burnt-Out Stars May Be Ideal Targets in the Search for Alien Life

Christopher Plain·June 17, 2024

Researchers studying the dynamics of white dwarfs say that these burnt-out stars are ideal places for astrobiologists to search for life.

First Wooden Satellite Breaks New Ground in Sustainable Space Exploration. Are Wooden Space Shelters Next?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 13, 2024

Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled the world’s first wooden satellite, breaking new ground in space technology.

Two Million Years Ago, an Encounter between the Sun and Something Outside the Solar System Altered All Life on Earth

Christopher Plain·June 13, 2024

Two million years ago our Sun collided with something from outside our Solar System, potentially affecting all living things on Earth.

Anomalous Satellites? DARPA Deploys New System for Detecting Unusual Objects in Orbit

Micah Hanks·June 12, 2024

DARPA has a new tracking system to detect objects in orbit that exhibit anomalous behavior that may threaten U.S. national security.

Mysterious Space Object Transmitting Radio Signals Every 54 Minutes Baffles Scientists

MJ Banias·June 12, 2024

Astronomers have detected a mysterious radio signal from deep space that evades current scientific understanding.

Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2024

An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.

Don’t Expect Aliens Anytime Soon: NASA Scientists Discuss The Challenges James Webb Faces In the Hunt For ET

Tim McMillan·June 11, 2024

Insights from NASA scientists reveal why even with James Webb the quest to find alien life remains challenging and elusive.

Large Lake of Liquid Water underneath Mars’ Polar Ice Caps May Just be a Mirage

Christopher Plain·June 10, 2024

New research says the previous discovery of large lakes of liquid water underneath mars' polar ice caps may just be an optical illusion.

Astronauts Take One “Giant Leap” for Space Travel With First 3D-Printed Metal Aboard the ISS

MJ Banias·June 5, 2024

The European Space Agency has successfully produced the first 3D-printed metal aboard the International Space Station.

SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds

Tim McMillan·May 28, 2024

New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.

A Mysterious Object Discovered in the North Carolina Mountains Likely Fell from Space. Here’s What We Think It Is.

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2024

A strange-looking object recently discovered in the mountains of Western North Carolina by an area maintenance worker is believed to be debris that fell from space earlier this week.

Euclid First Look: Stunning New Images From ESA Mission Reveal Billions of Mysterious Orphan Stars

Micah Hanks·May 23, 2024

The Euclid satellite mission has dispatched its first collection of scientific imagery, revealing a dazzling display of orphan stars.

Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting the Most Common Star in the Galaxy Found Hanging Out in Our Cosmic Back Yard

Christopher Plain·May 22, 2024

Researchers operating a worldwide network of telescopes say they have spotted an Earth-sized planet hanging out in our cosmic backyard.

This NASA-Funded Pulsed Plasma Propulsion System Could Carry Humans to Mars in Just Two Months

Micah Hanks·May 21, 2024

A groundbreaking new pulsed plasma propulsion system could soon enable faster and safer crewed missions to planets like Mars.

The Search for Alien Technology May Have Actually Found Something

Christopher Plain·May 21, 2024

A team of astronomers searching the cosmos for signs of alien technology think they may have actually found something.

Cutting-Edge AI Program “CosmoAgent” Simulates First Contact With Alien Civilizations

Tim McMillan·May 21, 2024

Researchers develop "CosmoAgent," a groundbreaking AI framework to simulate human-alien interactions and interstellar coexistence.

MIT Astronomers Say They Have Discovered a Planet Current Theories Can’t Explain

Christopher Plain·May 17, 2024

Astronomers from MIT say they have discovered a distant planet so unusual that they cannot explain how it exists.

Warp Drive Breakthrough Could Enable Constant-Velocity Subluminal Travel, Physics Team Says

Micah Hanks·May 15, 2024

A warp drive breakthrough has been unveiled by leading propulsion researchers in in a groundbreaking new study.

Parabolic Flight Experiments Test Boiling in Partial Gravity to Prepare Future Off-World Colonists

Christopher Plain·May 15, 2024

Southwest Research Institute scientists are studying boiling in partial gravity to help future off-world colonists survive in space.