Did NASA Curiosity Rover See Clouds on Red Planet?

Medicine & Technology May 30, 2021

NASA Curiosity Rover first noticed clouds appearing earlier than expected in 2020 and prepared to photograph them this year.

Near-Earth Object the Size of the Washington Monument Will Whiz Past the Earth Soon; But There’s Nothing to Worry About, Experts Say

May 30, 2021

Five near-Earth objects are set to make a close approach to Earth this week. One of them is as big as the Washington Monument.

Milky Way Galaxy Picture: Violent 'Downtown' Shown in NASA's New Stunning Cosmic Image

May 29, 2021

"Downtown" space is just about 25,800 light-years away, a short hop in cosmic distances. A light year is the number of years that light travels, in this case to reach the Earth.

SpaceX Satellite Monopoly a Challenge to Humanity's Access to Space, Arianespace Warns

May 29, 2021

SpaceX has asked the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch up to 42,000 satellites for the development of its Starlink system, putting pressure on its competitors. As of now, SpaceX has about 1,600 Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth.

VIPER Rocket Launched to Look at How Satellites Affected by Lightning Storms on Earth

May 28, 2021

Scientific evidence so far suggests that VLF radio waves interact with the charged particles in that region and could drain the belts after lightning storms have filled them up, creating an impenetrable barrier against radiation that protect spacecraft.

Do You Want To Be An Astronaut? New Show Will Send Its Winner To ISS

May 27, 2021

Discovery announced that it is making "Who Wants To Be An Astronaut?" It's a competitive show for people who want to go to the International Space Station for eight days.

Spaceflight Not Good for the Human Body? NASA Study Reveals Effects of Weightlessness on Health

May 27, 2021

For one who is not so knowledgeable about spaceflight, it is important to know the effects of the absence of gravity or weightlessness on the health of humans, as revealed in a NASA study.

Gravitational Wave Imprint 'Memories' Solution to Observe Space-Time Cosmic String Fissures

May 27, 2021

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.

Experts Finally Explain Why Sun's Atmosphere Is Hot

May 27, 2021

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?

SpaceX To Send Tardigrades, Squid to ISS Next Month

May 27, 2021

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.

Lunar Rover from Canadian Space Agency Set to Land on Polar Surface of the Moon in 5 years

May 26, 2021

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.

Japanese Team Found Oldest Spiral Galaxy Via ALMA Telescope

May 26, 2021

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

NASA Will Launch Five Satellites Worth $300 Million to Study How Climate Change Fuels Natural Disasters

May 26, 2021

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 .

Cosmic Map Reveals Dark Matter Distribution and Filamentary Galactic Bridges

May 26, 2021

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 This Total Lunar Eclipse?

May 26, 2021

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