Ingenuity marked a number of milestones in space exploration. Arguably most importantly, it proved that powered flight was possible on another planet. However, it did have some limitations, such as being tied to the Perseverance rover and there only being one copy of the helicopter itself. AV Inc, one of the sub-contractors for Ingenuity, hopes to fix those problems with a proposed new mission called Skyfall that would involve six helicopters and no rover.
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'The threat has evolved': Humanity faces the ultimate apex aliens in stunning new 'Invasion' season 3 trailer (video)
Apple TV+'s absorbing sci-fi series intensifies as our heroes enter the alien mothership starting Aug. 22.
An icy supervolcano eruption on Pluto may have left a massive crater on the frozen world
The caldera may have blasted out its cryomagma in a single explosive event, or it may have spread its eruptions over time.
When martian ground falls apart
In its latest postcard from Mars, the European Space Agency’s Mars Express returns to Acheron Fossae: a dramatic network of chasms carved into the surface of the Red Planet.
Rogue Planets Can Spawn Their Own Planetary Systems
We live in an age of exoplanet discovery, and have discovered several thousand planets orbiting distant stars. These discoveries hold important lessons about planetary formation and solar system architecture. But we're also discovering a growing number of rogue planets, also called free-floating planets. These planets aren't gravitationally bound to any star. What can they teach us?
CHANGE THIS: NASA Installs Key ‘Sunblock’ Shield on Roman Space Telescope
In June, technicians at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center began the crucial process of installing the Solar Array Sun Shield aboard the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This shield comprises six panels covered in solar cells that will provide the observatory with power while keeping its instruments cool throughout its mission. This marked the completion of the telescope's outer section, which was followed by thermal vacuum and electronic systems testing of its core section to ensure that the observatory can survive in the harsh environment of space.
Earth's 'oldest' impact crater is much younger than previously thought, new study finds
Unravelling Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history with rocks is tricky business.
NASA awards Firefly Aerospace $177 million for 1st multi-rover mission to moon's south pole
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver a pair of rovers and three scientific instruments to the moon's south pole.
NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.
The Future of Space Travel
Space travel, once a realm of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a tangible reality for a broader range of individuals and organizations. With advancements in propulsion systems, materials science, and robotics, humanity stands on the cusp of an exciting new era of exploration and commercialization beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Little Red Dots Eat Fast, But Not Faster Than Eddington
They are known as Little Red Dots, or LRDs. We find them in deep field images of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and they remain a bit of a mystery. But a new study finds that they are not super-Eddington objects, so while they are unusual, they don't break the known rules of astrophysics.
Icy Comets Can Alter Exoplanet Atmospheres and Shape Habitability
A billion things had to go just right for Earth to become the life-supporting world it is today. Our planet is just the right distance from the right type of star. It has a hot, convective core that generates its protective shield. And early in its history, it was the recipient of organic molecules and water that shepherded Earth towards habitability. Without impacts from both rocky and icy Solar System bodies, Earth wouldn't have received these materials, and it wouldn't be the planet it is today.
NASA declares troubled Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter dead
NASA has stopped trying to revive its Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, which went dark a day after its Feb. 26 launch.
Space junk cleanup tech that could 'shepherd' debris into Earth's atmosphere gets US patent
The Japanese space-sustainability company Astroscale has unveiled a patent for what it describes as a new method for space debris removal.
'It was kind of a blast!': Director Jonathan Frakes breaks down 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' wiggy holodeck episode, 'A Space Adventure Hour' (exclusive)
The dashing 'Trek' veteran talks Anson's wild wig, colorful kisses, and meditating on set while directing 'the latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode.
Venus and Jupiter conjunction 2025: How to see two iconic planets meet in the morning sky
Venus and Jupiter meet in the morning sky on Aug. 12. Catch their dazzling conjunction just before sunrise with the crescent moon joining later!
Honoring the Women of Astronomy
Even today, the names of women in astronomy are not as well known as they should be.
Alien life on Mars or Europa could survive off cosmic rays instead of the sun, scientists suggest
Electrons released when cosmic rays strike water-ice can provide energy for microbes and facilitate the formation of complex organic molecules.
Celebrities in space quiz: Do you know the stars among the stars?
From movie stars to moguls, test your knowledge of which celebrities have gone to the final frontier.
The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show
The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.
'Alien: Earth' is an intelligent and thought-provoking bloodbath, and everything we ever wanted from an 'Alien' show (review)
Noah Hawley's daring exploration of the Alien universe makes for a great sci-fi TV show that asks big questions without neglecting the fun factor.
