NASA’s Proposed EVE Mission Aims to Solve the Radius Valley Mystery
A debate has been raging amongst planetary scientists for over a decade – why are there so few…
The popular claim that space tastes like raspberries and smells like rum, repeated in science articles for over fifteen years, is based on a single 2009 detection of one organic molecule in one specific dust cloud at the centre of the Milky Way, and the actual story behind the finding is more interesting than the version that has been circulating
The molecule is called ethyl formate. Its chemical formula is C2H5OCHO, with eleven atoms arranged as an ester.…
Antonio Gracias, Elon Musk’s Friend, Is Set to Reap Billions From SpaceX’s IPO
For 25 years, Antonio Gracias has dedicated himself to serving as one of Elon Musk’s most loyal lieutenants,…
The case for data centers in space
Building data centers in space could be cost-effective by the early 2030s, analysis suggested. Right now, launch costs…
A mariner put 10% of her paycheck into SpaceX for 2 years. As it goes public — she won’t say what her shares are worth
Countless investors worldwide are eagerly awaiting their chance to bet on SpaceX’s future success through the company’s targeted…
Precise measurement of the absolute sky brightness at 60–350 MHz
GINAN receiver with advanced architecture The GINAN receiver implements a new architecture that dynamically self-calibrates for receiver noise…
Pak launched 6 spy satellites in over a year; can use them to keep a sharp eye on Indian territory: Expert
Representative image (AI generated) NEW DELHI: Pakistan has boosted its space surveillance power manifold by launching a series…
The Indian government got cold feet on Starlink just before SpaceX’s IPO
SpaceX’s plans to add millions of new subscribers to its satellite internet network could founder over the Indian…
Two Years Later, We’re Finally Learning How a Transformers-Inspired Rover Fared on the Moon
On January 19, 2024, a tiny, spherical rover called SORA-Q arrived on the Moon and unfurled itself into…
Taiwan test-fires rockets in China’s direction from US-supplied mobile launching system
Taichung, TaiwanAP — Taiwan’s military fired rockets in China’s direction from “shoot-and-scoot” mobile launchers on Wednesday in a demonstration…
NASA’s ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?
HOUSTON — When you get down to brass tacks, NASA’s Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be…
We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
Ars: You’re flying Artemis III without an ICPS upper stage because you don’t need the performance to reach…