NASA Tackles Heat Shield Challenges as Artemis Moon Missions Aim to Outpace China
On Thursday, NASA provided updates on its Artemis lunar exploration campaign, moving to win the new space race with China.
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Voyager 1 is Back Online Again, but NASA’s Iconic Probe is Losing Something it Crucially Needs to Remain Operational
NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is back online after a pause in communication, but the iconic spacecraft is losing something crucial to its operations.
Human Hibernation May Be the Key to Future Space Travel. This Unlikely Source is Offering Clues to How it Might Be Achieved.
Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by studying bat blood.
Strange Supernova Spotted by Astronomers Unveils the Pre-Metallic History of the Cosmos
International astronomers have observed an unusual supernova that is poor in metals, providing vital clues about the early galaxy.
Scientists Discovered Hayabusa 2 Asteroid Sample Was Teeming With Microbes, But Where Did They Come From?
Imperial College London scientists say microbes on asteroid samples from Japan's Hayabusa 2 mission have down to Earth origins.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.
“We Hit the Jackpot!” Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals Supermassive Black Holes May Be “Challenging the Limits of Physics”
New research reveals supermassive black holes, billions of times the mass of the sun, formed much more rapidly than previously believed.
Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics
An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.
Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
New Clues from Voyager 2 Reveal Uranus May Be More Mysterious Than Originally Thought
Reexamination of data collected nearly 40 years ago by Voyager 2 has revealed that what's been believed about Uranus could be wrong.
U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’
A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.
Chinese Rover Zhurong Uncovers New Compelling Evidence About Mars’s Ancient Past
New evidence collected by China's Zhurong rover makes a compelling case for the existence of ancient oceans on Mars.
Swedish Researchers Unveil Game-Changing Optical Communication Tech for Space
Swedish scientists report a new breakthrough in technology that could transform optical communication in deep space, according to recently published research.
Could Alien Life Thrive Without a Home Planet? Study Suggests Self-Sustaining Habitats May Be Possible Beyond Earth
Researchers suggest that self-sustaining habitats could allow alien life to survive and thrive in space without the need for a home planet.
Mysterious Features on Barren Planets and Asteroids Offer Clues to What Lies Beneath Their Surfaces
Mysterious features on the surfaces of planets and asteroids are helping researchers understand what might lie beneath their surfaces.
NASA Bridges the Gap Between High Fashion and Space Exploration with New Prada-Designed Spacesuits
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled new designs for the next generation of female astronaut spacesuits.
This Common Element Slammed Into the Earth Over 3 Billion Years Ago, and Allowed Life to Form
A new study examines how zinc from asteroids that crashed into Earth billions of years ago played a pivotal role in the emergence of life.
This New Model of the Universe is Making Astrophysicists Rethink our Entire Cosmology
"Basins of attraction" are the center of a new model of the universe, pushing forward our understanding of its vast structure.
COVID-19 Impacted the Moon’s Climate, New Study Reveals
Researchers in India discover that COVID-19 lockdowns led to a cooler and frostier lunar climate, according to new study.
Researchers Discover Mysterious Exoplanet That Displays “Very Unusual” Unpredictable Movement
Researchers have identified a mysterious exoplanet exhibiting an unusual orbit that defies conventional astrophysical theories.
Scientists Have Developed an Innovative Method of Producing Water on the Moon
Chinese scientists have developed a novel method to produce water on the moon, a resource that is scarce in the lunar environment, in support of eventual permanent human settlement.
‘Killing’ Asteroids May Subject Earth to Meteoroid Bombardment, New Research Reveals
A new study maps out the ejecta from NASA's Asteroid impact DART mission. Turns out, the debris could hit Earth in 7 years.
NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Unidentified Speeding Object Racing Through Space at 1 Million MPH
NASA citizen scientists make the remarkable discovery of an unknown object traveling through space over 1 million MPH.
Scientists Have Traced Six Meteorites Back to Their Original Craters on Mars in a Scientific First
Scientists have successfully traced six meteorites to their original craters on Mars, providing unprecedented new insights into their origins.
Are We Alone? New Study Offers a Grim Outlook on the Discovery of Advanced Extraterrestrial Life
A new study casts doubt on the likelihood of humanity discovering technologically advanced alien civilizations.
NASA Just Transmitted a Hip Hop Song by Missy Elliot to Venus
Rapper Missy Elliot's popular 1997 song, “The Rain” (Supa Dupa Fly), has been transmitted from the DSN’s Goldstone complex to Venus.
Newly Discovered Exoplanet Baffles Astronomers, Who Call it “Wacky” and “Eccentric”
Astronomers have found an eccentric exoplanet, making it quite “wacky” compared to other exoplanets that have been found.
New Spacesuit Inspired by ‘Dune’ Allows Astronauts To Convert Urine into Drinking Water
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new spacesuit that allows astronauts to convert urine into drinking water.
Mysterious “Dark Comets” May Hold Clues to Origins of Earth’s Water, New Study Reveals
A new study suggests that mysterious asteroids known as "dark comets" likely contain ice and could explain Earth's water origins.
Future Moon Bases Could be Built Using This Game-Changing Technology Derived from Off-Planet Material
Scientists have proposed a novel method of allocating materials for the future construction of Moon bases using resources already present on the lunar surface.
Physicists Are Closing In on The Elusive “Chameleon Particle” and Discovering the Mysterious Nature of Dark Energy
Physicists are now able to detect gravitational anomalies at unprecedented precision in the hunt for the elusive "Chameleon particle."
Astronauts are Using NASA’s High-Tech Laser Relay System to Send…Pet Photos?
NASA astronauts are transmitting imagery of their pets over a first-of-its-kind end-to-end, two-way laser relay system.
Newly Discovered “Magnetic Winds” Are Feeding Supermassive Black Holes, Making Them Grow
Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic winds fueling a distant supermassive black hole to grow larger.
Anomalous Satellites? DARPA Deploys New System for Detecting Unusual Objects in Orbit
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
Astronomers have detected a mysterious radio signal from deep space that evades current scientific understanding.
Don’t Expect Aliens Anytime Soon: NASA Scientists Discuss The Challenges James Webb Faces In the Hunt For ET
Insights from NASA scientists reveal why even with James Webb the quest to find alien life remains challenging and elusive.
Brands in Orbit
Chantelle Baier, Founder of 4SPACE, discusses how brands and government agencies can meaningfully contribute to human space exploration while addressing Earth's issues.
Mysterious Newly Discovered “Phoenix” Exoplanet with Atmosphere Near Star Forcing Scientists to Rethink Planetary Evolution
"Phoenix," a mysterious exoplanet retains its atmosphere despite harsh radiation from host star, challenging theories on planetary evolution
Astronauts Take One “Giant Leap” for Space Travel With First 3D-Printed Metal Aboard the ISS
The European Space Agency has successfully produced the first 3D-printed metal aboard the International Space Station.
Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research
A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.
DoD Official Warns Congress About Russia’s Potential Use of a Nuclear Weapon in Space
This week, lawmakers in Washington were warned about a potentially devastating Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon during a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
This New Solar Thermal Propulsion System Could Revolutionize How We Navigate the Cosmos
Solar thermal propulsion has been a hot topic for future satellites in Earth’s orbit, but a new start-up promises to build it.
China is Preparing to Send Its Chang’e-6 Spacecraft to Explore the Far Side of the Moon
China is reportedly preparing to deliver a robotic spacecraft to the Moon’s far side as part of a series of upcoming missions in advance of the country’s aims to establish a presence on the lunar South Pole.
3.7 Billion Years Ago, the Earth’s Magnetic Field Played A Vital Role in the Evolution of Life
3.7 billion years ago, Earth's magnetic field helped life thrive, and new evidence says it was much stronger than we originally thought.
Something is Affecting Gravity in our Solar System, and Astronomers Say It Could Be an Unknown Planet
Scientists believe they may be closing in on a mysterious, unseen "Planet 9" that could be lurking in our solar system.
Microgravity Environment Can Disturb Sleep Rhythms of Astronauts, New Study Says
New research suggests astronauts may have a hard time getting a good night's sleep while in a microgravity environment.
Purple Exoplanets Could Be Teeming with Alien Life
Purple exoplanets could be teeming with life as purple bacteria may have an easier time surviving in harsh conditions.
New Study Says Mars Wasn’t That Wet, Not a Great Contender for Alien Life
A new study may prove that Mars was not as wet as we previously thought, making it more difficult for ancient alien life to have formed there.
Breakthrough Synthesis Reveals New Clues in Search for the Origins of Life
Scientists report the successful synthesis of a molecule that could play a crucial role in the search for the origins of life.