NASA’s Curiosity Rover Cracks Open Martian Rock, and Makes an Unbelievable Discovery
NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovered a remarkable surprise on Mars that could reshape our understanding of the planet’s geological…
The first modern rocket launched 100 years ago, beginning a century of both innovations and challenges for spaceflight
Apollo 11 first landed astronauts on the Moon in 1969, but the journey to the lunar surface actually…
The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier
In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and…
Are there insects and reptiles on Mars? What the research actually says |
In today’s world, questions about the existence of more complex life forms on Mars have become more prominent…
A century after the first rocket launch, Ars staffers pick their favorites
Robert Goddard, a Massachusetts-born physicist, launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket on this date 100 years ago. It…
‘A molten, mushy state’: scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet | Astronomy
Astronomers have identified a planet composed of molten lava, suggesting the existence of an entirely new category of…
50,000-Year-Old Crater Found in Arizona Reveals Surprising Details About Earth’s Geological Past
Arizona’s Meteor Crater, a timeless scar from a cosmic collision 50,000 years ago, continues to unveil its mysteries,…
NASA launches twin spacecraft to solve the mystery of Mars’ lost atmosphere
Mars looks very different today than it did billions of years ago. Scientists believe the planet once had…
Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have discovered new clues suggesting that water once moved beneath…
Mysterious ‘Shiny’ Geometric Object Spotted On Mars, Harvard Astronomer Asks NASA To Investigate
A party hat-shaped object spotted on Mars has sparked fresh debate among scientists, with some suggesting it could…
Explainer: What is an atomic clock and why it is crucial for navigation satellites
Ten years after it was placed in orbit as part of the four-spacecraft Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System,…
Strange anomalies detected in Earth’s magnetic field — Two continent-sized rock giants deep inside the planet may explain them
A strange and unexplained anomaly in the Earth’s magnetic field has been discovered. Science regularly makes findings that…