There are lots of potential uses for a Mars colony. It could be a research outpost, mining colony, or even a possible second home if something happens to go drastically wrong on our first one. But it could also be a potential source of what is sure to be one of the most valuable elements in the space economy – hydrogen.
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Early Earth was Pummeled 10x More Than Previously Estimated
It’s no secret that Earth was bombarded with plenty of meteors for billions of years during the solar system’s early formation. Estimates vary on how much material impacted the planet, but it had a considerable effect on the planet’s atmosphere and the evolution of life. Now, a new study from a team led by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute puts the number at almost ten times the number of previously estimated impacts. That much of a difference could dramatically change how geologists and planetary scientists view the early Earth.
Russia launches supply ship on two-day trip to space station
A Soyuz rocket lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome with the Progress MS-18 supply ship. Credit: Roscosmos
A Russian Progress cargo freighter loaded with more than 5,000 pounds of crew supplies, fuel, water, and air lifted off Wednesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and rode a Soyuz launcher into orbit, the first leg of a two-day trip to the International Space Station.
Researchers Use Ancient Literature to Track 3,000 Years of Auroras
Auroral activity on Earth varies over time. As the magnetic poles drift, auroras can appear at different latitudes around the globe. Solar activity also affects them, with powerful solar storms pushing the auroras further into mid-latitudes.
SpaceX rolls out Falcon 9 rocket for NASA's Crew-3 Halloween launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which will ferry NASA's next group of astronauts to space has rolled to the pad.
The Radio Signal From Proxima Centauri Came From Earth After All
Turns out we were hearing ourselves! Earth can be a noisy place when listening to stars.
'Dune' sequel gets the greenlight from Legendary, Warner Bros.
On Tuesday (Oct. 26), Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. officially announced plans to release "Dune: Part Two" on Oct. 20, 2023 .
Perseverance rover snaps first Mars photos after communications blackout. They're stunning.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has emerged from its first "solar conjunction" blackout and gotten back to work on the Red Planet.
This is How You Get Moons. An Earth-Sized World Just got Pummeled by Something Huge.
Titanic collisions are the norm in young solar systems. Earth’s Moon was the result of one of those collisions when the protoplanet Theia collided with Earth some 4.5 billion years ago. The collision, or series of collisions, created a swirling mass of ejecta that eventually coalesced into the Moon. It’s called the Giant Impact Hypothesis.
'NOVA Universe Revealed' on PBS brings the cosmos down to Earth tonight
PBS's newest science series, NOVA Universe Revealed, premieres tonight, October 27, at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT Oct. 28).
NASA to reveal new Jupiter atmosphere discovery Thursday. How to watch live.
The agency's Juno spacecraft has a starring role.
NASA's DART spacecraft, humanity's first asteroid defense mission, less than one month from launch
NASA is less than one month away from launching humanity's first-ever asteroid-deflecting mission, known as DART, short for "Double Asteroid Redirection Test."
Apparently, This Nebula Looks Like Godzilla. Do you see it?
We’ve written often about how pareidolia — the human tendency to see faces or other features in random images — works its magic across the cosmos. There’s the famous face on Mars, Bigfoot on Mars, and even Han Solo on Mercury.
China launches 40th orbital rocket mission of 2011, a new record: report
China's set a new national record for rocket launches today (Oct. 27) with a satellite launch from the Gobi Desert.
Crew-3 astronauts excited to ride SpaceX's Dragon on Halloween
The next riders of SpaceX's Dragon are excited to strap into the capsule and blast into space.
You can watch Russia launch a new space station cargo ship tonight. Here's how.
Three tons of supplies, food and equipment will fly to the International Space Station tonight.
Best lenses for astrophotography
Our selection of the best lenses for astrophotography will help you get the most out of your camera when shooting the night sky.
Uranus Queues Up for Opposition
Journey to a remote planet then double back to check in on the latest stirrings of Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann before touching the finger of dawn.
Kuaizhou flight sets new record for Chinese launch activity
A Chinese Kuaizhou 1A rocket blasts off Wednesday. Credit: Xinhua
The successful deployment of a small remote sensing satellite Wednesday set a new record for Chinese orbital launch attempts in a single year at 40 missions, surpassing a mark set in 2018 and 2020.
Every mission to the moon
A list of every moon mission with a few mission highlights.
