A Walk to Remember: NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk to Replace Lithium Ion Batteries as Part of Power Upgrades in ISS

SPACE 06.26.2020 21:34 PM

These spacewalks mark the end of a series of power upgrades that began in January 2017 to replace nickel-hydrogen batteries with new lithium-ion batteries as part of power upgrades of the International Space Station.

Scientists: Two Newly Discovered ‘Super Earth’ Exoplanets Are Habitable

06.25.2020 23:40 PM

A pair of exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf near the Sun may be habitable, scientists say. They are yet to confirm if a third planet exists and show signs of life.

Missed Falcon 9’s Launch Last Month? Catch SpaceX’s 10th Batch of Starlink Satellites

06.25.2020 12:10 PM

Another SpaceX rocket launch will be visible in Edinburgh on Thursday night, as it is scheduled to launch from the United States 4:18 PM on Friday.

50-Year-Old Theory Proven: Extraterrestrial Life Forms Can Harness Blackholes

06.25.2020 07:48 AM

In a recent study, researchers have proven a 50-year-old theory saying that extraterrestrial life forms could control black holes. Using a sound model, the scientists have proven Dr. Yakov Zel'dovich's theory to be correct. Click the link above to learn more.

NASA Finds New Evidence of Habitability on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

06.25.2020 03:28 AM

Europa is one of the many moons that show signs of life, particularly subsurface oceans. NASA continues to prepare for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission in 2024.

NASA Invites People to Explore Mars Through Images Taken by the Curiosity Rover to Train Its AI Algorithm

06.24.2020 15:52 PM

NASA launches its new project called AI4 Mars which involves volunteers looking through pictures of Mars and naming the rocks and other surface features as a way of training the AI algorithm of the rover.

Virgin Galactic Signs With NASA for Private Space Missions Program

06.22.2020 09:43 AM

Virgin Galactic and NASA share the same visions for space exploration: for private companies to be involved in sending more people to space. They will be developing a new program that will allow customers to visit the International Space Station for private explorations and scientific research.

NASA to Pursue Mars Mission 2020 This July Despite Setback to Avoid Incurring $500M Cost

06.19.2020 11:07 AM

NASA will push through launching Mars 2020 before mid-august while Earth and the Red planet are still aligned. The rover Perseverance has been designed with a special plaque as a tribute to coronavirus front liners.

There Might Be ‘Ocean World’ Planets Within the Milky Way, Planetary Scientist Claims

06.19.2020 08:08 AM

Astronomers believe that several exoplanets may be habitable, showing heat signatures and ocean world properties through mathematical calculations.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Mesmerizing Images of the Butterfly & Jewel Bug Nebulas

06.19.2020 06:30 AM

It is the first time that astronomers observe clear images of two companion nebulas, revealing mesmerizing symmetrical patterns.

Tether Assisted System Could Protect Earth From Asteroids, a Study That Used Computer Simulation Suggests

06.19.2020 04:42 AM

A group of astronomers has proposed that a tether assisted system could help protect the Earth from potentially hazardous asteroids. With the use of the system, they believe that the impacts of asteroids and comets alike would be lessened, thus helpful in keeping the beings that live on the planet safe.

110 Humans Sufficient for Mars Colony, French Expert Says: Who’s Up for It?

06.18.2020 23:22 PM

In a new study, Professor Jean-Marc Salotti from the Bordeaux Institut National Polytechnique in France says that the minimum number of people needed to colonize Mars is 110. He believes that chances of survival on the red planet would be higher if the settlers shared tasks in various activities on Mars.

We Might Share Our Milky Way With 36 Other Life Forms – Here’s Why We’ll Never Know

06.16.2020 05:54 AM

Astrophysicists calculated how many life forms may exist within our Milky Way, yet it's impossible to communicate with them with our current technology. Is it possible that life on Earth occurred in the same way as these planets?

Watch: Australians Amazed by the Bright Green Light That Darted Through the Night Sky on Sunday

06.15.2020 06:47 AM

Australians were in awe of the glowing green spectacle that zoomed past the sky on Sunday night. Many believed it to be the Asteroid 2002 NN4 and shared posts of the phenomenon on social media. Click the link above to see footage of the asteroid.

[Video] US Engineers Are Building Tiny Insect-size Robot Swarms to Replace Rovers in Exploring Other Planets

06.12.2020 07:22 AM

The US Department of Defense is funding engineers to further develop their miniature robot swarms for space exploration. Can you guess how much the government is shelling out for the project?