China Makes Major Advancements in Space Mining Technologies
China is accelerating its efforts in space exploration by enhancing research into space mining technologies. This move is…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Observes Something Unexpected at the Edge of Cosmic Dawn
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the earliest galaxy ever recorded, originating from only 280 million years…
Attacking the Space — how data revolutionised rugby
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
A planet parade comes to town
February: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. Still, patient stargazers will be…
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers
SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch a constellation of up to 1…
NASA Says Europa Is Covered by a Thick Icy Shell
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has long fascinated scientists. They believe it’s covered in a massive salty ocean, holding almost…
Resurrecting Ancient Enzymes in NASA’s Search for Life Beyond Earth
NASA-supported scientists have resurrected an enzyme first used by organisms on Earth 3.2-billion years ago and, in the…
Blue Origin is pausing its space tourist flights to work on lunar landers for NASA
Blue Origin plans to put a focus on the development of its human lunar capabilities, so it won’t…
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
Scientists have discovered the largest organic molecule containing sulfur — a key ingredient for life — ever identified…
Boron Could Be Astrobiology’s Unsung Hero
The light, rare element boron, better known as the primary component of borax, a longtime household cleaner, was…
New Measurements of Europa’s Ice Shell Taint the Icy Moon’s Potential Habitability
Observations show that Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has a thick icy shell covering a warm ocean. The ocean…
Chinese space tourism startup eyes 2028 for 1st crewed mission, signs celebrity for future flight
A Chinese space firm is booking passengers for its suborbital tourism flights and has now signed up a…