Scientists with NASA’s Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders, and outcrops helps scientists understand the planet’s history, evolution, and potential for past or present habitability.
Alexander Skarsgård’s rogue security unit will be unleashed on May 16, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+. Continue Reading‘Murderbot’ declares ‘humans are idiots’ in 1st tantalizing trailer for Apple TV’s upcoming sci-fi series
What can exozodiacal dust, also called exozodi, teach astronomers about identifying Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a recently submitted NASA white paper—which highlights key findings from the annual Architecture Concept Review—hopes to address as a team of researchers discussed how exozodi orbiting within a star’s habitable zone (HZ) could interfere with detecting Earth-like exoplanets.
The widespread use of low Earth orbit (LEO), especially by thousands of CubeSats, has opened up many opportunities in research and business applications. One particular field that has benefited from the data that CubeSats provide is farming.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch on his first mission to the International Space Station, on a Russian Soyuz rocket with two cosmonaut colleagues, as early as November. Continue ReadingRookie NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch to the ISS on a Russian rocket later this year
Observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have provided a surprising twist in the narrative surrounding what is believed to be the first star observed in the act of swallowing a planet. The new findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal, suggest that the star actually did not swell to envelop a planet as previously hypothesized. Instead, Webb’s observations show the planet’s orbit shrank over time, slowly bringing the planet closer to its demise until it was engulfed in full.
The Commerce Department’s space traffic coordination system has moved into the next phase of its development with full service expected to start early next year. The post TraCSS moves into next phase of development appeared first on SpaceNews.
COLORADO SPRINGS – Military space leaders continue looking for ways to inject commercial technologies into their architectures. For strategic communications and positioning, navigation and timing, though, true commercial alternatives may […] The post True commercial alternatives for strategic communications and PNT don’t exist — yet appeared first on SpaceNews.
Indian satellite propulsion maker Bellatrix Aerospace announced plans April 10 to open a manufacturing facility in the United States in the coming months, joining a wave of foreign firms seeking a slice of the country’s vast space market. The post Indian propulsion maker joins US expansion push appeared first on SpaceNews.
For years, researchers have built AI-powered models to simulate virtual scenarios of the planet. The concept, known as Earth’s “digital twin,” leverages a wealth of real-time data gleaned from satellites, […] The post Rise of the ‘twin’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
A team led by Satoya Nakano and Kengo Tachihara at Nagoya University in Japan has revealed new insights into the motion of massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a small galaxy neighboring the Milky Way.
Watch Predators take on samurai, ninjas and WWII pilots in the trailer for ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ (video) Continue ReadingWatch Predators take on samurai, ninjas and WWII pilots in the trailer for ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ (video)
While ascending Mount Sharp, NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has had to swing around a small ridgeline dubbed “Devil’s Gate.” Continue ReadingRoving past ‘Devil’s Gate’ on Mars: Space picture of the day
Data received from NASA’s Juno mission indicates the solar-powered spacecraft went into safe mode twice on April 4 while the spacecraft was flying by Jupiter. Safe mode is a precautionary status that a spacecraft enters when it detects an anomaly. Nonessential functions are suspended, and the spacecraft focuses on essential tasks like communication and power management. Upon entering safe mode, Juno’s science instruments were powered down, as designed, for the remainder of the flyby.
During the latter part of the 20th century, string theory was put forward as a unifying theory of physics foundations. String theory has not, however, fulfilled expectations. That is why we are of the view that the scientific community needs to reconsider what comprises elementary forces and particles.
On a cold January morning in 2021, Türkiye launched its Türksat 5A satellite into orbit, marking a significant step toward space independence. The nation celebrated this achievement, but underlying questions […] The post Türkiye’s space future: An ambitious path ahead appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s Deep Space Network is getting a new dish. This one will be at the DSN facility in Canberra, Australia. Continue ReadingNASA’s Deep Space Network is getting a new dish to help distant spacecraft phone home
Saltzman: ‘It’s a system of systems’ The post Space Force chief: ‘Golden Dome’ is a missile shield built in pieces, not a single system appeared first on SpaceNews.
One year into his tenure as chief executive of SES, Adel Al-Saleh is steering one of the world’s largest satellite operators through yet another high-stakes transformation. His company is under […] The post Q&A: CEO Adel Al-Saleh pushes SES into new multi-orbit territory appeared first on SpaceNews.
The crew of Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, which is scheduled to launch on April 14, includes a former NASA rocket scientist, television personalities, authors — and Katy Perry. Continue ReadingMeet the crew for Blue Origin’s upcoming all-female spaceflight with Katy Perry
