The Looming Threat of Kosmos 482: The Soviet Venus Probe That Could Crash to Earth Half a century after its launch, Kosmos 482 — the doomed Soviet Venus probe that weighs over 1,000 pounds — is still haunting the skies above us. Launched in March 1972, this space relic has been drifting in orbit, posing […]
Super-Earth exoplanets more common across universe than thought: Study
Super-Earth Exoplanets: Abundant Across the Universe A team of scientists has discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than previously thought. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the prevalence of these intriguing celestial bodies and opens up new possibilities for our understanding of planetary systems beyond our own. Super-Earths are a type […]
A ‘dark age’ for NASA could be China’s golden era in space
A ‘Dark Age’ for NASA Could Be China’s Golden Era in Space Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking insights into the future of space exploration. In recent years, NASA has faced budget cuts, shifting priorities, and political uncertainties, leading some experts to suggest that the agency […]
No deltas, no clues: Saturn’s largest moon terrain baffles scientists hunting for life
No deltas, no clues: Saturn’s largest moon terrain baffles scientists hunting for life A study has just dashed hopes of finding water on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. Researchers were left scratching their heads as they analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which has been exploring the mysterious moon for over a decade. Titan, with its […]
International Space Station enters riskiest period, NASA ‘deeply concerned’ over safety
The International Space Station Enters Riskiest Period: NASA ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Safety The ailing state of the International Space Station (ISS) serves as a sad indicator of the challenges faced by one of humanity’s greatest technological achievements. Recently, NASA has expressed deep concerns over the safety of the ISS as it enters what could be […]
NASA recreates 80,000 years of moon exposure to confirm sun can create water
Uncovering the Mystery: NASA Recreates 80,000 Years of Moon Exposure to Confirm Sun Can Create Water For decades, scientists have wondered how the moon can have water. It’s dry, airless, and seemingly inhospitable – yet traces of water have been detected on its surface. The prevailing theory suggested that the water found on the moon […]
Scientists finally unlock the secret to why carbon-rich asteroids don’t hit earth
Scientists Finally Unlock the Secret to Why Carbon-Rich Asteroids Don’t Hit Earth Scientists have finally cracked one of space’s most perplexing mysteries by uncovering why carbon-rich asteroids—commonly known as carbonaceous asteroids—tend to avoid colliding with Earth. These asteroids, which are abundant in carbon and water, are believed to carry valuable information about the early solar […]
Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez fly to space in first all-female mission since 1963
Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez Fly to Space in First All-Female Mission Since 1963 Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has launched an all-female crew to suborbital space. The private space company’s historic mission marks the first time since 1963 that an all-female team has ventured beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Among the notable passengers were pop sensation Katy Perry […]
US researchers’ lunar welding platform to help build permanent structures on moon
US Researchers’ Lunar Welding Platform to Help Build Permanent Structures on Moon Establishing permanent settlements on the harsh moon comes with enumerable engineering challenges. Building on the lunar surface requires innovative solutions to ensure the safety and sustainability of future habitats. In a significant leap towards this goal, a team of US researchers has developed […]
200 miles up: First-ever human hand X-ray in space marks a major medical milestoneÂ
A new chapter in X-ray history has been written over hundreds of miles above our planet. The recent milestone achievement of conducting the first-ever human hand X-ray in space has opened up a realm of possibilities for medical diagnostics and research beyond Earth’s boundaries. This groundbreaking feat, carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS), […]