Space Tourism on the Rise: Are Other Passengers of SpaceX Considered "Astronauts"?

SPACE 05.27.2021 07:09 AM

Now that SpaceX and Blue Origin are offering seats to their rockets, the term astronaut has seemingly become vague. Is it reserved to the experts or does it apply as well to those who have a short trip to space?

Space-Time Anomaly: Cosmic String's Identification Possible Through Gravitational Wave

05.27.2021 06:45 AM

Space-time fissures, also known as cosmic strings, can now be observed through the help of 'memories.' These memories are imprints of the gravitational waves on space-time fabric.

Why is Sun's Atmosphere Hot? Here's What Scientists Say

05.27.2021 05:30 AM

The sun's surface is blisteringly hot at 10,340 degrees Fahrenheit -- but its atmosphere is another 300 times hotter. What heats the atmosphere to such extreme temperatures?

Tardigrades, Squid Goes to ISS Next Month; Are They Among the Scientific Experiments SpaceX Will Make?

05.27.2021 02:37 AM

SpaceX is set to send its 22nd resupply mission to the ISS next month. The cargo will include Tardigrades, squid, cotton, tissue chips and ultrasounds.

Canadian Lunar Rover Set to Land on Moon's Polar Surface in 5 Years

05.26.2021 23:05 PM

The Canadian Space Agency announced that the agency plans to land a lunar rover on the moon's polar surface within the next 5 years.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Adds 60 More Starlink Satellites

05.26.2021 21:34 PM

The launch of 60 more Starlink satellites Wednesday could give SpaceX enough spacecraft to complete the first layer of its privately-funded global internet network.

Will the Super Blood Moon End Relationships Tonight? Expert Says It Might Cause Break Ups

05.26.2021 07:16 AM

An expert claims that the Super Blood Moon might bring out the "crazy" in people and cause relationship breakups. So thinking before speaking is advised to avoid any negative consequences to their actions.

Elon Musk Still Pushes His Mars Agenda; What Are The Risks of Living in the Red Planet?

05.26.2021 06:20 AM

Elon Musk wants to send humans this decade, saying that a crewed mission could take place in 2026. Here are the risks that scientists will have to manage.

ALMA Telescope Discovers Oldest Spiral Morphology Galaxy Dating Back 12.4 Billion Years

05.26.2021 05:00 AM

A team of Japanese scientists says it has discovered the oldest spiral galaxy ever observed in the history of the universe.

NASA's Earth System Observatory to Study How Climate Change Fuels Natural Disasters

05.26.2021 02:22 AM

NASA will launch at least five satellites worth at least $300 million in Earth System Observatory by 2029 to help people better understand climate change and extreme weather .

Space Solar Power Could Revolutionize Energy As US Air Force Plans to Harvest This Unlimited Source

05.26.2021 02:03 AM

The US Air Force is planning to harvest space solar power from its unlimited source, the Sun. This is in response to the ever-increasing energy demands of humans.

Cosmic Map Reveals Dark Matter Distribution and Filamentary Galactic Bridges

05.26.2021 00:51 AM

A new cosmic map shows how dark matter could be distributed in the local universe showcasing filamentary galactic bridges.

Could Solar Explosions Spark Northern Lights in Several States This Total Lunar Eclipse?

05.26.2021 00:32 AM

Starting Tuesday night, May 25, and lasting into Wednesday morning, a series of solar eruptions is likely to create a mild geomagnetic storm.

Warp Drives Travel "Star Trek" Style Nearly Possible, Says Scientists; Faster Than Light Speed Breaks Physics Laws

05.25.2021 23:57 PM

Warp drives are a common trope in sci-fi movies, but engineers propose that there are several classes of warp drives that humans can try to achieve if we ever hope to travel from one star to the next.

Blood Supermoon 2021: The Best Time, Sites to See This Rare Event

05.25.2021 22:58 PM

Full moons have always been an attractive enchanting site, but tomorrow, everyone can anticipate a particularly special night sky through the occurrence of the blood supermoon.