Researchers studied geothermal heat flow below West Antarctica, and found that the infamous Thwaites Glacier is being disproportionately cooked from below.
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Why all the hate? Looking at what makes Blue Origin's presence in space so different
These days, it feels as though billionaire-backed space companies are launching off Earth all the time. So why does Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin seem to be in the hot seat?
Dust Storms on Mars Continue to Make the Planet Drier
Despite decades of exploration and study, Mars still has its fair share of mysteries. In particular, scientists are still trying to ascertain what happened to the water that once flowed on Mars’ surface. Unfortunately, billions of years ago, the Martian atmosphere began to be stripped away by solar wind, which also resulted in the loss of its surface water over time – although it was not entirely clear where it went and what mechanisms were involved.
China launches twin radar satellites for 3D mapping
China conducted its 29th orbital launch of a busy year to boost the country’s remote sensing and satellite mapping capabilities.
NASA chief Bill Nelson optimistic about Artemis moon landing goals amid big delays
NASA has no plans of backing down from its moon landing goal despite recent obstacles, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said today (Aug. 24) at the 36th annual Space Symposium.
Taika Waititi's animated 'Flash Gordon' film is reportedly now going to be live-action
Two years ago, Taika Waititi was working on an animated "Flash Gordon" movie for Fox/Disney. Now, it's apparently live-action.
China launches demo satellites for internet constellation
A Long March 2C with, with an enlarged payload fairing, lifts off Tuesday from the Jiuquan space base. Credit: CASC
China launched two test payloads Tuesday for a planned constellation of internet satellites, a step that could lead to launches of thousands more Chinese spacecraft to match similar commercial networks already being deployed by SpaceX and OneWeb.
Russia conducts 1st full flight test of new 'Sarmat' intercontinental ballistic missile
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity keeps giving us great bird's-eye views of otherworldly terrain.
Elon Musk says SpaceX could launch a Starship to the moon 'probably sooner' than 2024: report
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he may be able to launch the company's new Starship to the moon for NASA "probably sooner" than the agency's 2024 target
Astronaut says pinched nerve is why NASA called off space station spacewalk
"Today just wasn't the right day," NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei tweeted after a minor medical issue postponed his spacewalk.
An Australian 'space command' could be a force for good — or a cause for war
Having a dedicated space command will bring Australia into line with Canada, India, France and Japan, all of which recently created similar organisations within their armed forces.
International Observe the Moon Night 2021
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station Tuesday was postponed after NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei was diagnosed with a pinched nerve, which NASA described as a “minor medical issue.”
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro review: a pint-sized planetary printer
A battle for the future of American stargazing is about to begin — and the stakes are sky high.
Drone Regulations: Everything you need to know
Tiangong will be much larger than the Tiangong 1 and 2 space labs, but still much smaller than the ISS.
Astronomy's 10-year wish list: Big money, bigger telescopes and the biggest questions in science
Certain weird gravity conditions would make it possible to travel through a wormhole and back.
Mystery object in space could be a new arm of the Milky Way
A telescope in China has mapped out what may be a totally new arm of our home galaxy.
Amateur Astronomy in 2021
Calling all amateur astronomers: NASA’s Night Sky Network wants to hear from you!
Watch: 14 Hours of Enceladus Geyser Action
What a parting gift the Cassini mission gave us.
Scientists' 1st-ever view of sun's middle corona could sharpen space weather forecasts
Recent telescope views shed new light on the sun's elusive middle corona that could prove beneficial to space weather forecasts.
This newly discovered neutron star might light the way for a whole new class of stellar object
Small-satellite launch outfit Virgin Orbit, part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, announced on Monday (Aug. 23) that it plans to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Soyuz launches Russian military spy satellite
New stars are born! NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of bright, baby stars peeking out of a "stellar nursery" — a cloud of dust where stars are born.
