CubeSats the tiniest of satellites
CubeSats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system Mustafa Aksoy, University at Albany, State University of New York Most CubeSats weigh...
Space travel comes with risk
Space travel comes with risk − and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before Spacewalks are among the more...
The Oumuamua Enigma: Humanity’s First Contact?
The Oumuamua Enigma: Humanity’s First Contact? In October 2017, astronomers around the world were astounded when an unusual object streaked across the night sky. It was...
The Possibility of Faster-than-Light Warp Speed
The Possibility of Faster-than-Light Warp Speed and Interstellar Travel. Interstellar travel has long been a staple of science fiction, with iconic franchises like Star Trek popularizing...
Why Haven’t Humans Been Back to the Moon?
Why Haven’t Humans Been Back to the Moon? The question of why humans have not returned to the moon since the last Apollo mission in 1972...
Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time?
Thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, are in this 2022 photo taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI Adi Foord, University of Maryland,...
The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity
The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity In the vast expanse of space, countless celestial bodies follow their paths, oblivious to the...
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space?
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race Spenser A. Warren, University of California, San...
US Moon landing marks new active phase of lunar science
The dark, far side of the Moon is the perfect place to conduct radio astronomy. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer Jack Burns, University of Colorado Boulder US Moon...
From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world
NASA isn’t the only space agency with exciting missions to watch for in 2024. AP Photo/John Raoux Ali M. Bramson, Purdue University From the Moon’s south...
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to travel. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI Chris Impey, University of...
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’ paradox. John Moore via Getty Images...
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
With NASA planning more missions to space in the future, scientists are studying how to mitigate health hazards that come with space flight. AP Photo/John Raoux...
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
An illustration of the asteroid Psyche, orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. 24K-Production/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jim Bell, Arizona State University French novelist Jules Verne delighted...
Unraveling the Cosmic Enigma: UFOs, Aliens, and the Cosmic Odyssey
The universe has long held secrets that tantalize the human imagination. Among the most enigmatic mysteries are unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the possibility of extraterrestrial...
Most Americans support NASA – but don’t think it should prioritize sending people to space
The Artemis I Launch in November 2022. NASA/Bill Ingalls, CC BY-NC Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Institute of Technology and Teasel Muir-Harmony, Georgetown University Most Americans support NASA...
What happens if someone dies in space?
An artist’s depiction of two astronauts on Mars. cokada/E+ via Getty Images Emmanuel Urquieta, Baylor College of Medicine What happens if someone dies in space? Curious Kids...
Returning to the Moon can benefit commercial, military and political sectors – a space policy expert explains
The Moon marks new territory for commercial, military and geopolitical interests. NASA/JPL/Cassini Imaging Team/University of Arizona Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Institute of Technology Returning to the Moon...
Is the US in a space race against China?
Both the U.S. and China have plans to establish bases on the Moon in the near future. Caspar Benson/fStop via Getty Images Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Air University...
The Artemis Program: NASA’s Ambitious Plan to Return to the Moon
The Artemis Program: NASA’s Ambitious Plan to Return to the Moon NASA’s Artemis program is an ambitious initiative that aims to send humans back to the...
The moon and why should humans go to the moon?
The moon and why should humans go to the moon? – The Moon is as old as the history of the Solar System itself, estimated to...
Does the Past Still Exist?
Does the Past Still Exist? Albert Einstein taught us that space and time belong together to a common entity: space-time. This means that time becomes a...
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