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ExoMars is Back on Track for Mars in 2028
The ExoMars Rover mission is back on track for its mission to Mars, but Russia won’t be a part of it this time. Following Russia’s disastrous invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022, the ESA suspended the ExoMars program.
Solving space junk problem may require lasers and space tugs, NASA says
A new NASA report evaluates the costs and benefits of various space debris removal efforts for the estimated 100 trillion bits of space junk in orbit.
The First All-Electrical Thruster – the IVO Quantum Drive – is Headed to Space!
One of the most exciting aspects of the current era of space exploration (Space Age 2.0) is how time-honored ideas are finally being realized. Some more well-known examples include retrievable and reusable rockets, retrieval at sea, mid-air retrieval, single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) rockets, and kinetic launch systems. In addition, there are also efforts to develop propulsion systems that do not rely on conventional propellants. This technology offers many advantages, including lower mass and improved energy efficiency, ultimately leading to lower costs.
Asteroid feared to hit Earth in 2046 will almost certainly miss, NASA says
An asteroid that was initially given 1-in-600 chance of wiping out an entire city on Valentine's Day 2046 is now expected to almost definitely whizz past us without incident.
Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it looks for funding
Launch company Virgin Orbit has temporarily halted operations and furloughed most of its employees as it looks for funding, according to media reports.
Exclusive: NASA astronaut Mae Jemison stars in Disney+ episode of 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'
Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, voices a fictional app in a new episode of 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' that runs March 18, during Women's History Month.
Facts about Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and is the fifth planet from the sun. Here are some interesting facts about Jupiter:
Perseverance Watches Carefully as Ingenuity Lifts Off for its 47th Flight
In some of the best footage yet, the Perseverance rover has taken new video of the Ingenuity helicopter taking off and flying over Mars’ surface.
Jupiter moon Europa's buried ocean may alter rotation of its icy shell
The vast, swirling ocean within Jupiter's moon Europa may be affecting the rotation of its icy crust, scientists say.
Potentially Active Volcanoes Have Been Found on Venus
Using archival radar images taken in the 1990s by NASA’s Magellan spacecraft, scientists have found evidence of recent active volcanism on Venus. The images revealed a volcanic vent that changed shape and increased significantly in size over an eight-month period.
Scientists Finally Find Active Volcanism on Venus
After decades of searching, scientists have finally found a clear sign of active volcanism on Venus.
Anticipating Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3)
Newly discovered Comet C/2023 A3 might reach naked-eye brightness when it flies past Earth in 2024. Check out our forecast of what to expect to see in the months ahead.
SpaceX delivers new science experiments to ISS to explore origins of life on Earth
SpaceX delivered a fresh round of science payloads to the International Space Station that will explore topics such as how to minimize microbial contamination inside spacecraft.
Everything we know about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and more Spider-People than we can count are coming back this year in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Here’s the full rundown.
'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 5 features the brief return of another 'TNG' favorite
Who's going to get wheeled out next week for their official Federation farewell? Keiko O'Brien perhaps, or how about Lt. Reginald Barclay?
Orion constellation goes from hunter to hunted in the March night sky
The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as its bright stars light up the southern night sky and make a tantalizing target for skywatchers.
Great telescope Deal: The Celestron Travelscope 60 is under $40
You'll do well to discover a telescope this good at this price again, the Celestron Travelscope 60 is now just $38, saving over $60.
Not dead yet: Active volcano spotted on Venus
Scientists studying data sent home by NASA's Magellan spacecraft in the early 1990s say they have found an active volcano on Venus.
New Horizons Pluto probe notches 3 more discoveries in outer solar system
NASA's New Horizons probe flew by Pluto nearly eight years ago, but the epic encounter is still bearing scientific fruit.
