China’s Innovative Approach: Drone with Robotic Arm for Mars Sample Hunt, Prioritizing Bio-Safety With NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission facing potential cancellation threats, China is seizing the opportunity to make significant strides in space exploration. The country is planning to launch a cutting-edge drone equipped with a robotic arm for a Mars sample hunt, with […]
World’s first quantum satellite computer launched in historic SpaceX rideshare
World’s First Quantum Satellite Computer Launched in Historic SpaceX Rideshare In a historic milestone for quantum technology, a photonic quantum computer has been launched into space aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant leap forward in the realm of quantum computing, paving the way for unprecedented advancements in communication, cryptography, and […]
China’s reusable rocket fires up with 9 engines to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX
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 […]