Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
NASA revela imágenes del cráter dejado por cohete de Musk al impactar la Luna
La NASA reveló imágenes del cráter de 18 metros de ancho provocado por el impacto de un Falcon 9 de SpaceX contra la Luna el 5 de agosto, capturadas por el Orb…
HighAstronomers identify 85 exoplanet candidates in habitable temperature zones
Astronomers identified 85 exoplanet candidates with temperatures potentially suitable for life using NASA's TESS satellite, with 60 being new discoveries in co…
HighNews diary 6-12 April: Artemis II returns to Earth, EU Entry/Exit System goes live, the Masters
A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda this week, from the team at Foresight News.
MediumViasat's ViaSat-3 F3 satellite successfully launches, completing next-gen constellation
Viasat successfully launched ViaSat-3 F3 satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy, completing its next-generation constellation designed to deliver over 1 terabit…
HighNASA to unveil unprecedented robotic rescue mission for aging Swift telescope
NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope using a private robotic spacecraft, marking the first time a private cra…
HighAstrobotic Unveils Griffin-1 Lunar Lander for NASA Moon Base Mission
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander designed for NASA's Moon Base mission, with the spacecraft advancing toward environmental testi…
HighSpaceX Rocket Booster Predicted to Collide With Moon This Summer
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster is on a collision course with the moon and will impact at extreme velocity this summer, according to astronomical analys…
HighSpaceX lança Crew-2 com quatro astronautas rumo à Estação Espacial Internacional
A SpaceX lançou com sucesso a missão Crew-2, levando quatro astronautas de três países à ISS a bordo da nave Crew Dragon, consolidando sua parceria comercial c…
HighAstronomers detect first known moon beyond our solar system
Astronomers report detecting a planetary-mass object orbiting a substellar companion, potentially the first known moon outside our solar system, though the dis…
MediumNASA traslada cohete Artemis II a plataforma de lanzamiento para misión lunar tripulada
La NASA traslada el cohete SLS y la nave Orion a la plataforma de lanzamiento para la misión Artemis II, programada para el 1 de abril, que llevará a cuatro as…
HighISS astronauts shelter briefly as NASA addresses station air leak
NASA astronauts briefly sheltered in a Dragon spacecraft after an air leak was detected on the International Space Station, but returned to normal operations a…
HighCuriosity Rover Discovers Massive Honeycomb-Shaped Fracture Field on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a massive field of honeycomb-shaped hexagonal fractures on Mars that may provide new clues about the planet's water histo…
HighNASA finds Milky Way's outer spiral arms extend farther than previously thought
NASA's Chandra telescope and XMM-Newton observations reveal the Milky Way's outer spiral arms extend significantly farther into space than previously measured,…
HighNASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory Captures Stunning Supernova Image
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory telescope captured a stunning image of a supernova, providing astronomers with valuable data about stellar explosions and the…
HighPerseid Meteor Shower Peaks Aug. 12-13 Over Michigan Skies
The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Aug. 12-13 with 50-100 meteors per hour visible across Michigan skies. The phenomenon is active through Aug. 24 w…
HighHubble and Webb reveal ancient secrets preserved in distant solar system objects
Hubble and Webb telescopes discovered that Trans-Neptunian Objects preserve evidence of planetary formation from 4.5 billion years ago, offering new insights i…
HighCelestron Moon Mission 100mm Tabletop Dobsonian Reviewed
Space.com reviews the Celestron Moon Mission 100mm Tabletop Dobsonian, a compact telescope designed for lunar observation and amateur astronomy.
MediumRussian Progress spacecraft delivers 3 tons of cargo to ISS
Russian Progress MS-35 spacecraft docked with the International Space Station, delivering approximately 3 tons of cargo to resupply the orbiting crew.
HighCrew-13 : quatre astronautes rejoignent l'ISS pour relever Sophie Adenot
Quatre astronautes (deux Américains, un Canadien, un Russe) ont décollé à bord d'une fusée SpaceX pour rejoindre la Station spatiale internationale et relever…
HighNASA Rover Discovers Complex Organic Molecules on Mars, Including RNA/DNA Precursors
NASA's Curiosity rover detected 21 organic molecules in a Martian rock, including seven never before found on Mars and nitrogen-bearing structures related to R…
HighNASA Discovers 30-Year-Old 'Asteroid' Is Actually a Faint Comet
NASA confirmed that a near-Earth object tracked since 1998 is actually a comet, not an asteroid, after it deviated from predicted trajectory due to escaping ga…
HighNASA warns lunar wobble will amplify coastal flooding surge in mid-2030s
NASA warns that the moon's natural 18.6-year orbital wobble will amplify rising sea levels in the mid-2030s, causing severe high-tide flooding across most US c…
HighNASA Blocks Roscosmos Plan to Cut Into Leaky ISS Module
NASA rejected Roscosmos's proposal to cut into a damaged ISS segment to address structural cracks, raising questions about the aging station's future operation…
HighFormer NASA scientist claims electric fields could overcome gravity without fuel
A former NASA engineer proposes using electric fields to generate thrust without propellant, potentially revolutionizing spaceflight. However, the claim lacks…
LowNASA completes final inspection of Roman Space Telescope's 2.4-meter infrared mirror
NASA completes final inspection of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's 2.4-meter infrared mirror, clearing the way for shipment to Kennedy Space Center ahe…
HighChristina Koch comparte vídeo del regreso del Artemis II desde la órbita lunar
Christina Koch, única mujer en Artemis II, compartió vídeo del regreso a Tierra tras completar primera misión lunar en 50 años. La tripulación experimentó desa…
HighQuantum vacuum fluctuations could slash energy needed to break molecular bonds
Researchers discovered that quantum vacuum fluctuations in nanocavities can break chemical bonds using significantly less energy than conventional methods, wit…
HighNasa lança Artemis II à Lua com tripulação histórica após 54 anos
A Nasa lança a missão Artemis II nesta quarta-feira com quatro astronautas em sobrevoo lunar de dez dias, marcando o retorno americano à Lua após cinco décadas…
HighSuper Flower Blood Moon Eclipse: A Stage-by-Stage Guide to May 2022's Total Lunar Eclipse
Space.com provides a detailed 12-stage breakdown of the May 15-16 total lunar eclipse with precise timing across time zones and visual phenomena observers may…
HighLab experiment mimics black hole energy extraction using synthetic rotation
Researchers created a stationary device that simulates ultrafast rotation to experimentally demonstrate the Penrose-Zel'dovich effect, amplifying waves through…
HighNASA declares Mars orbiter Maven lost after 13 years of groundbreaking research
NASA officially ended the Maven mission after the Mars orbiter lost communication in December following an uncontrolled rotation. The probe's 10+ years of atmo…
HighMassive hidden ocean beneath Mars could harbor life, study finds
Scientists using NASA's InSight Lander seismic data discovered a vast underground water reservoir 7-13 miles beneath Mars' surface containing enough liquid to…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad during a test at Cape Canaveral, marking another setback for Jeff Bezos's space company after a faile…
HighSaturn reaches peak brightness this weekend—here's how to spot it
Saturn will be at its brightest this weekend in October 2026, visible to Kansas City residents and skywatchers across North America with optimal viewing condit…
HighThree midlife health factors could delay dementia onset by 13 years, study finds
Research identifies three modifiable health factors during middle age (45-65) that could delay dementia onset by approximately 13 years, offering a significant…
MediumNASA's Frank Rubio returns from record-breaking year in space
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth after 371 days in space, setting a US spaceflight endurance record. His extended mission resulted from space debri…
HighCanadians capture stunning images of partial lunar eclipse
Stargazers across Canada captured spectacular images during Thursday night's partial lunar eclipse, with the moon reaching 93% coverage. Viewing conditions var…
HighSwift rescue mission faces reaction wheel failures in orbit
A private mission to rescue NASA's aging Swift space telescope has encountered reaction wheel failures, leaving the rescue spacecraft struggling with attitude…
HighStarfish Space launches first Otter spacecraft after seven-year development
Starfish Space is launching its first Otter spacecraft after seven years of development, with NASA backing and a ride on SpaceX's Transporter-18 to address orb…
HighNASA's Psyche spacecraft aces Mars flyby, preps instruments for 2029 asteroid arrival
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet's gravity to accelerate toward asteroid Psyche. The encounter allowed mission sc…
HighNASA's Psyche mission nears asteroid with $10 trillion in metals, raising market volatility concerns
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully executed a gravity assist maneuver near Mars, advancing toward asteroid 16 Psyche valued at $10 trillion in metals. The m…
HighCanadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen retires from space agency after historic Artemis II mission
Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian to travel to the Moon's far side on the historic Artemis II mission, is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency in September…
HighMartian Dust Storms Generate Electrical Hazards for Future Exploration
Researchers discover that Martian global dust storms create electrically charged atmospheric conditions that could pose additional risks to future spacecraft a…
HighNASA Recruits Volunteers for Year-Long Simulated Moon and Mars Mission
NASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated Moon and Mars mission, partnering with Virtuix. The program seeks participants willing to live in isola…
HighThe 'Oh-My-God' Particle: A 1991 Cosmic Mystery Still Unsolved
A 1991 cosmic ray detection in Utah recorded a subatomic particle with unprecedented energy—47 million times greater than CERN's most powerful accelerator—yet…
HighQuantum Physics Pioneer, 100, Still Teaching at Pitt: 'Why Retire?'
A 100-year-old quantum mechanics pioneer remains actively working at University of Pittsburgh, rejecting retirement and continuing to contribute to physics res…
HighRace Against Time: Katalyst's $30M Mission to Rescue Falling NASA Swift Satellite
Katalyst Space Technologies has nine months to launch a robotic rescue mission to save NASA's 21-year-old Swift Observatory from falling out of orbit, marking…
HighScientists unlock the mechanism behind CO2's paradoxical cooling of the upper atmosphere
Columbia University researchers have identified the mechanistic explanation for how CO2 simultaneously cools the stratosphere while warming Earth's surface, re…
HighCygnus XL docks at ISS with 5 tons of supplies after software fix delays debut
The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station after a software update resolved a propulsion issue that delayed its inau…
HighDepression linked to stalled brain cell formation in adults, study finds
Research reveals that depression disrupts neurogenesis in the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory and learning, challenging previous assumptio…
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