China’s Reusable Rocket Fires Up with 9 Engines to Challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX Chinese rocket startup Landspace performed a crucial static fire test on Friday, June 20. The test involved the launch of its Tianque-12 reusable liquid methane-liquid oxygen rocket engine. This successful trial marked a significant milestone for Landspace as it gears up to […]
Starship mishap: Elon Musk’s woes continue with huge explosion before flight 10
Starship Mishap: Elon Musk’s Woes Continue with Huge Explosion Before Flight SpaceX has hit another major setback on the road to Mars. During tests for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project, a huge explosion occurred, dealing a significant blow to Elon Musk’s vision of interplanetary travel. The incident, which took place at the SpaceX facility in Boca […]
First artificial eclipse in orbit delivers unprecedented glimpse of Sun’s corona
First Artificial Eclipse in Orbit Delivers Unprecedented Glimpse of Sun’s Corona In a dazzling first, two European spacecraft — flying in millimeter-perfect formation — have created an artificial eclipse in orbit, offering scientists a remarkable opportunity to study the Sun’s corona like never before. This groundbreaking achievement opens a new chapter in solar observation, providing […]
A quiet revolution in time: New quantum clock can tick with almost no energy waste
A Quiet Revolution in Time: New Quantum Clock Can Tick with Almost No Energy Waste For years, physicists have been trying to design clocks that can measure tiny durations of time with unparalleled precision. The latest breakthrough in this quest comes in the form of a revolutionary quantum clock that operates with almost zero energy […]
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision A new space probe could soon transform how we study distant planets without ever landing. NASA’s upcoming mission, named the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO), is set to revolutionize our understanding of exoplanet interiors. By utilizing advanced technology to measure gravitational forces with […]
SUV-sized barrel blasts 6 million joules to mimic solar storms that disrupt GPS, power
SUV-sized barrel blasts 6 million joules to mimic solar storms that disrupt GPS, power There’s a cosmic force so immense it powers the sun’s explosive flares and, at the same time, poses a significant threat to our technology-dependent world: solar storms. These magnetic eruptions from the sun can interfere with GPS systems, power grids, and […]
Solar Orbiter unveils sun’s chaotic magnetic south pole in historic first
Solar Orbiter unveils sun’s chaotic magnetic south pole in historic first The sun’s secret south pole has stepped into the light. For the first time, humanity has been granted a mesmerizing glimpse into the chaotic magnetic field at the sun’s southern extremity, thanks to the groundbreaking Solar Orbiter mission. This historic achievement marks a significant […]
Japan’s ispace loses second moon lander as contact breaks before touchdown
Japan’s ispace Faces Setback as Contact with Moon Lander Lost In a disappointing turn of events, Tokyo-based ispace lost contact with its lunar lander ‘Resilience’ just under two minutes before it was scheduled to touch down on the moon’s surface. The mission, which aimed to further Japan’s space exploration ambitions and contribute valuable data to […]
National Science Foundation: Understanding the visible Universe through plasma physics
National Science Foundation: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe with Plasma Physics The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos through cutting-edge research in plasma physics. With a diverse array of projects and initiatives under its belt, the NSF is at the forefront of unraveling the mysteries […]
Humans don’t pop in space: What really happens might be far more disturbing
“Humans Don’t Pop in Space: What Really Happens Might Be Far More Disturbing” Hollywood loves a good splatter scene, and space movies are no exception. From Total Recall to Gravity, we’ve all seen astronauts meet a gruesome end due to the vacuum of space. However, the reality is far more complex than a simple explosion. […]