We Finally Know the Birthplace of the Mars-Sized Rock That Spawned Our Moon
Around 100 million years after the formation of the solar system, a Mars-sized object dubbed Theia slammed into…
This Startup Has a Daring Plan to Use Sunlight for Space Travel
Portal Space Systems, a startup out of Bothell, Washington, is aiming to tackle a challenge that’s been plaguing…
Scientists Use Iceland’s Young Mudrocks to Prepare for Mars Samples
In preparation for analyzing Mars samples, scientists are turning to a surprising source: Iceland’s mudrocks. These rocks, formed…
Could We Actually Launch a Supervillain Into the Sun?
Editor’s note: This article is a lighthearted and educational exploration of orbital mechanics; no one is seriously proposing…
Voyager Technologies acquires Estes Energetics
WASHINGTON — Voyager Technologies announced Nov. 20 it acquired Estes Energetics, a supplier of solid rocket motors and…
Is the universe’s expansion slowing down? Astronomers cast doubt on Nobel-winning theory
The universe’s expansion might not be accelerating but slowing down, a new study suggests. If confirmed, the finding…
Sea levels rising relentlessly – NASA just launched new satellite to track the impact in America
NASA just launched a new satellite that seeks to investigate and measure the overall impacts on America of…
This Pilot Captured Epic Northern Lights from 36,000 Feet—See the Incredible Photos!
During a recent flight from London to Calgary, airline pilot Matt Melnyk had a front-row seat to an…
James Webb Space Telescope captures 'one-of-a-kind' triple star system that looks like a cosmic embryo (image) – Space
James Webb Space Telescope captures ‘one-of-a-kind’ triple star system that looks like a cosmic embryo (image) SpaceWebb First to…
SSC introduces streamlined ground station service
BREMEN, Germany — Swedish Space Corp. has rolled out a new ground station service designed to provide streamlined…
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS images released by NASA
The latest images of an interstellar comet shared by NASA have captured how an array of spacecraft witnessed…