[WATCH] Fireball Caught on Camera in Northeast Ohio Skies

SPACE 09.30.2020 23:25 PM

Many people have witnessed the fireball in Ohio and Pittsburgh skies early Wednesday, and it was even caught on camera.

Russia Reports "Non-Standard" Air Leak in ISS

09.30.2020 07:50 AM

Russia has reported that the astronauts onboard the International Space Station have found the air leak, with a senior official saying that the air loss is beyond expected levels.

Signs of Water Bodies in Mars' South Pole Suggest Life

09.29.2020 08:10 AM

A network of possibly saltwater ponds and lakes might be underneath Mars' South Pole, which might be a strong indicator of life in the Red Planet.

ESA’s Φ-Week 2020 Highlights Digital Twin Earth, AI, and Quantum Computing

09.28.2020 23:29 PM

ESA’s Φ-Week kicked off on September 28 and will last until October 2 highlighting Digital Twin Earth, ɸ-sat-1, and quantum computing.

Imaginary Earth: What Might Earth Be Like Crowned With Rings?

09.28.2020 09:30 AM

Space and science fiction illustrator Ron Miller created extraordinary images if the Earth has rings just like Saturn.

NASA Pushes the Dragonfly Back Another Year Due to "External" Factors

09.28.2020 09:00 AM

NASA will be delaying the launch of the Dragonfly mission to a tentative 2027 launch date, citing "external factors" such as the global coronavirus pandemic.

NASA's New Toilet Encourages Astronauts to "Boldly Go!"

09.28.2020 07:40 AM

NASA has unveiled its new deep space toilet, officially named the Universal Waste Management System (UMWS), set to be launched to the International Space Station, Tuesday, September 29.

Intense Solar Activity Is Bringing the Northern Lights To the United States

09.27.2020 23:08 PM

Solar activity, particularly due to the new solar cycle, is causing intense movement in Earth's atmosphere. This means that the Northern Lights will be visible south of Canada, in states such as Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan.

Lunar Surface Radiation Measurements Show Moon Is Safe for Long-Term Human Exploration

09.25.2020 23:54 PM

The first surface radiation measurements by China’s Chang’e 4 lander found that the moon is safe for human exploration. What could this possibly imply?

Supermassive Black Hole Messier 87 Has Been Wobbling for Years

09.25.2020 09:40 AM

The origins of supermassive black holes remain unknown although scientists have several theories, such as multiple stars colliding. Observations of Messier 87 reveal more about the properties of black holes, including how the black hole as been wobbling.

X-Ray Data Reveals First Planet Candidate From Another Galaxy

09.25.2020 08:00 AM

Planets outside the Solar System, or exoplanets, have been continuously discovered since 1995. Now, scientists report that the first planet from another galaxy was just discovered using X-ray images from 2012.

Microsoft's HoloLens 2 Is Helping Engineers Build the Orion Spacecraft

09.24.2020 08:50 AM

The HoloLens has enabled developers, doctors, and many others to work with augmented reality by using 3D holograms. Lockheed Martin Corporation engineers have also enjoyed using the headsets for aerospace developments such as building the Orion Spacecraft.

Jeff Bezos' Aerospace Company, Blue Origin, Will Test Moon Lander in First 2020 Flight

09.24.2020 00:22 AM

Blue Origin, the private aerospace manufacturer founded by Amazon chief Jeff Bezos, will be launching its first mission for 2020.

Planet, Canon Are Next Rideshare Clients for Rocket Lab

09.23.2020 08:30 AM

Aerospace company Rocket Lab has announced that its next mission will be carrying payloads from Planet and Canon Electronics through the ridesharing capacities of its Electron rocket, September 22.

"Debris is Getting Worse!" ISS Performs Maneuvers to Avoid Space Debris

09.22.2020 23:08 PM

The International Space Station performs its third avoidance maneuver this year as a new piece of debris passes. Space junk is a growing problem as companies continue to launch new satellites into orbit without removing dead ones.