Earth Look-A-Like Detected: Spectrographs Developed to Detect Other Planets Similar to Ours

Medicine & Technology Jul 30, 2021

Spectrographs are built to discover other planets similar to Earth. Three teams have built these devices in search of Earth 2.0.

Russia's Nauka Module Unexpectedly Tilted ISS: NASA Assures No One Was Endangered, Space Station Regained Its Control

Jul 30, 2021

A space station emergency occurred when Russia's Nauka module thrusters suddenly fired up, causing the ISS to lose altitude control by around 45 degrees. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and ISS is now back in control.

Tatooine-like Sunsets: Can Science Find out Whether a Planet Can Form and Survive Between Two Stars?

Jul 29, 2021

Researchers devices simulations of an exoplanet orbiting a star while a companion star was a few planets away. Similar to the dual-sunsets of Tatooine, research suggests that it might not be purely science fiction.

Magnetosphere Would Probably Not Provide Protection When the Sun Dies, What Would Happen Then?

Jul 29, 2021

Earth's magnetosphere will not be able to protect the planet during the death of the Sun, killing everyone in the process. But new life may spring from the ashes and start a new age.

Carbon Fiber Based Rocket Tanks the Future of Space Travel, Says ESA

Jul 29, 2021

Novel research headed by MT Aerospace, Germany, developed a lightweight material that is leak-proof and can sustain cryogenic pressure that would lead to more cost-efficient rocket tank materials.

This 7-Year-Old Is Probably The Youngest Astronomer To Ever Find 7 Asteroids!

Jul 28, 2021

Nicole Oliveira, a 7-year-old Brazilian girl, has been named the world's youngest astronomer after discovering seven asteroids for NASA.

NASA's Apollo 15 Mission: First Space Car Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Jul 28, 2021

Let us take a look back at the first ever space automobile driven on the surface of the Moon, 50 years after America's fourth successful Moon landing.

Blue Origin Makes ‘Secret Project’ Called 'Jarvis’ as SpaceX’s Competitor

Jul 28, 2021

Blue Origin eyes competing with SpaceX again by "secretly" launching Project Jarvis. The so-called confidential plan aims to make fully reusable spacecrafts.

Twin Meteor Showers: Don't Miss This Week's Sky Event That Could Produce Fireballs

Jul 28, 2021

The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids are set to combine in twin meteor showers. The showers are set to peak Wednesday evening and early morning Thursday.

Astronomical Events August 2021: What to Watch Out Next Month

Jul 28, 2021

In addition to the Blue Moon on August 22, Saturn will be at opposition on August 2, and Jupiter will be at opposition on August 19.

‘Unusual’ Flu-Like Symptoms: Astronaut Explains Changes in His Body While on Journey Away From Earth

Jul 27, 2021

Traveling in space can lead to numerous changes to the body, specifically those that result from unusual flu-like symptoms. A United Kingdom astronaut shares some changes he felt in his body from the condition.

Russian ISS Module Has Detached From ISS for Incoming Nauka

Jul 27, 2021

Russian cargo ship undocked from the International Space Station along with the Pirs airlock and docking compartment to give way to Nauka lab module.

Galileo Project: Will It Search for Evidence of Life From the Technology It Leaves Behind?

Jul 27, 2021

A multi-institutional team lead by Avi Loeb, a science professor at Harvard University's Department of Astronomy, initiated the Galileo Project.

Space and Blockchains: How Decentralization and Security of Cryptocurrency in Space Works

Jul 27, 2021

With the seemingly revived interest of governments and private companies in space, the crypto community shares its interest in space utilization for the benefit of the cryptocurrency market.

Moon-Forming Disk Captured Around Exoplanets Resembling Saturn and Jupiter; PDS 70 System May Support Theories on How Planets and Moons Form

Jul 26, 2021

Astronomy experts discovered a distant system that is comprised of planets resembling Saturn and Jupiter. Both of the planets are in their early formation stage, with one of them having a moon-forming disk.