China Planning Advanced Mission to Strike Asteroid, Alter Its Orbit with Spacecraft: Report China is moving forward with plans for an ambitious planetary defense mission aimed at testing groundbreaking technology to alter the orbit of an asteroid. The mission involves sending a spacecraft to collide with the asteroid at high speed, potentially deflecting its path […]
Astronomers decipher the eccentric dance of dust around the Fomalhaut star’s ring
Astronomers Decipher the Eccentric Dance of Dust Around the Fomalhaut Star’s Ring For nearly 20 years, astronomers have been perplexed by the strange disk of dust surrounding the Fomalhaut star, located approximately 25 light-years away from Earth in the Piscis Austrinus constellation. This enigmatic ring, first discovered in the early 2000s, has been a subject […]
Solar Orbiter uncovers Sun’s two hidden engines firing cosmic electrons
Solar Orbiter Uncovers Sun’s Two Hidden Engines Firing Cosmic Electrons The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has traced floods of energetic electrons hurled out from the Sun to reveal the existence of two hidden engines propelling these particles into space. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the mechanisms behind the solar wind and offers […]
James Webb shows how planets are born in the Butterfly Star’s dusty cocoon
James Webb shows how planets are born in the Butterfly Star’s dusty cocoon When you think about how our own Earth formed billions of years ago, the picture that comes to mind is often one of a chaotic and violent process of collisions and accretion. However, the recent observations made by the James Webb Space […]
SpaceX’s Starship aces 10th flight with satellite deployment and splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship Aces 10th Flight with Satellite Deployment and Splashdown After several disappointing test flights, SpaceX finally pulled off its most successful Starship mission yet. The aerospace company, founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched its Starship rocket for the 10th time, showcasing its capabilities in satellite deployment and a flawless splashdown. This milestone marks a […]
RoboBall: Ball-like robot could map steep moon craters, rolling where rovers can’tÂ
RoboBall: Ball-like robot could map steep moon craters, rolling where rovers can’t What began as a concept at NASA two decades ago is now rolling into reality. The innovative RoboBall, a ball-shaped robot designed to traverse the steep and challenging terrain of moon craters, is set to revolutionize lunar exploration. This cutting-edge technology showcases the […]
Dog-like robot trains on White Sands dunes to prepare for Moon and Mars missions
Dog-like robot trains on White Sands dunes to prepare for Moon and Mars missions The silent and vast dunes of White Sands National Park stretch endlessly, but these days, they are not just a place for serene contemplation or leisurely walks. They have become the testing grounds for the next generation of robotic explorers destined […]
Dark matter could turn exoplanets into tiny black holes, shocking study reveals
Dark Matter Could Turn Exoplanets into Tiny Black Holes, Shocking Study Reveals A study suggests that exoplanets could be used to search for dark matter — the elusive substance that makes up approximately 85% of the universe’s mass. According to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, dark matter could accumulate within the cores of […]
Alien spy? Mystery space object may be nuclear spaceship, claims Harvard scientist
Is the recently discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, more than meets the eye? According to a Harvard scientist, this mysterious space object might be a nuclear spaceship. The claim has sparked intense debate and captured the attention of the scientific community worldwide. Most comets are icy bodies that originate from the outer solar system, but 3I/ATLAS […]
Moon’s time capsule: Apollo-era rock core sample tells tale of ancient landslide
Moon’s Time Capsule: Apollo-era Rock Core Sample Tells Tale of Ancient Landslide Fifty years ago, the last human set foot on the Moon. The Apollo 17 mission marked the end of an era of human exploration on our celestial neighbor. However, the scientific legacy of the Apollo missions continues to unfold, with new discoveries still […]