Boeing's Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the second attempt of Starliner spacecraft's crew test flight, with experienced astronauts commanding the mission. [ more ]
The story of Apollo 14 pilot Stuart Roosa carrying seeds to the Moon and planting them as "Moon trees" showcased a unique connection between space exploration and forestry. [ more ]
Boeing's Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the second attempt of Starliner spacecraft's crew test flight, with experienced astronauts commanding the mission. [ more ]
The story of Apollo 14 pilot Stuart Roosa carrying seeds to the Moon and planting them as "Moon trees" showcased a unique connection between space exploration and forestry. [ more ]
ESA to fetch stuff from space before ISS takes the plunge
ESA signed contracts with European companies to develop cargo return service from ISS, aiming for independence from existing providers like Russia and US. [ more ]
ESA enlists European duo to develop space cargo return shuttles
ESA awarded contracts for space supply missions to German and Italian companies, preparing for the post-ISS era with plans for cargo and human transport. [ more ]
ESA to fetch stuff from space before ISS takes the plunge
ESA signed contracts with European companies to develop cargo return service from ISS, aiming for independence from existing providers like Russia and US. [ more ]
ESA enlists European duo to develop space cargo return shuttles
ESA awarded contracts for space supply missions to German and Italian companies, preparing for the post-ISS era with plans for cargo and human transport. [ more ]
South Korea launched its first unified space agency, KASA, to streamline and enhance its space programs.
The agency's focus includes supporting the private sector in space development and collaborating with international space research institutions. [ more ]
First Black astronaut candidate, now 90, reaches space in Blue Origin flight
Ed Dwight, after missing out on becoming the first Black astronaut in 1961, finally reaches space at 90, setting the record as the oldest person to reach the edge of space. [ more ]
First Black astronaut candidate, now 90, reaches space in Blue Origin flight
Ed Dwight, after missing out on becoming the first Black astronaut in 1961, finally reaches space at 90, setting the record as the oldest person to reach the edge of space. [ more ]
SpaceX got the fanfare, but Boeing's first crew flight is still historic
Debuting a new human-rated spaceship is rare and critical, with only a few Western astronauts capable of piloting the first test runs in orbit. [ more ]
SpaceX got the fanfare, but Boeing's first crew flight is still historic
Debuting a new human-rated spaceship is rare and critical, with only a few Western astronauts capable of piloting the first test runs in orbit. [ more ]
Mars rover mission will use pioneering nuclear power source
Europe's upcoming Mars mission will use a nuclear-powered device with americium-241 as a heat source, a groundbreaking approach for spacecraft warming. [ more ]
The article discusses a simulation on Earth's desert to recreate living on the Moon, highlighting the importance of imagination and the history of mankind's relationship with light and dark. [ more ]
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth
A spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors. [ more ]
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth
A spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors. [ more ]
NASA plans to develop the first levitating railway transport system on the moon
NASA's NIAC program proposes a lunar robotic railway system named FLOAT, utilizing flexible film tracks and diamagnetic levitation technology for efficient transportation on the moon. [ more ]
Scientists Say Something Seems to Have Broken Off the Moon at This Crater
One near-Earth asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, is believed to have originated from the Moon's Giordano Bruno crater, linking it to lunar material and suggesting more such asteroids exist. [ more ]
Scientists Say Something Seems to Have Broken Off the Moon at This Crater
One near-Earth asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, is believed to have originated from the Moon's Giordano Bruno crater, linking it to lunar material and suggesting more such asteroids exist. [ more ]
This Wild, Believable Theory Suggest AI Is Blocking Us From Alien Contact
The emergence of artificial superintelligence (ASI) could be a significant hurdle in civilizations' long-term survival and development into space-faring entities. [ more ]
The lunar far side is a radio-quiet region, prized for studying the radio universe, but faces threats from increasing human activity. We should protect it as a nature preserve for scientific endeavors. [ more ]
How to Watch China's Launch to the Far Side of the Moon
China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect samples from the moon's far side, potentially revealing insights into the Earth-moon system's origin and evolution. [ more ]
The lunar far side is a radio-quiet region, prized for studying the radio universe, but faces threats from increasing human activity. We should protect it as a nature preserve for scientific endeavors. [ more ]
How to Watch China's Launch to the Far Side of the Moon
China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect samples from the moon's far side, potentially revealing insights into the Earth-moon system's origin and evolution. [ more ]
Allison Duettmann: How Blockchains Can Make AI Safer
Allison Duettmann, CEO of Foresight Institute, delves into the potential of nanotechnology, space exploration, and cryptography in shaping the future of AI and technology. [ more ]
Allison Duettmann: How Blockchains Can Make AI Safer
Allison Duettmann, CEO of Foresight Institute, delves into the potential of nanotechnology, space exploration, and cryptography in shaping the future of AI and technology. [ more ]
China to launch moon sample return mission, maybe next week
China's upcoming mission aims to land on the Moon, collect samples, and return to Earth, with potential future plans for a Mars sample return mission. [ more ]
China to launch moon sample return mission, maybe next week
China's upcoming mission aims to land on the Moon, collect samples, and return to Earth, with potential future plans for a Mars sample return mission. [ more ]
AC Grayling: Who would I like to fight? Boris Johnson. And I'd win'
The regulatory framework for space activity is weak, with the moon designated as belonging to everyone but should be utilized for the benefit of mankind. [ more ]
China to launch world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon
China plans to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon in an ambitious two-month mission, aiming to establish a lunar presence by 2030. [ more ]
inflatable space habitats as big as stadiums to fly with spaceX out of earth in 2026
Expandable architecture for space habitats can revolutionize human activities in space, allowing for living, research, manufacturing, and entertainment while reducing costs. [ more ]
Serra High space team seeks to turn school into science destination
The space squad at Junipero Serra High School aims to expand scientific knowledge and advance technology by conducting experiments in microgravity conditions on the International Space Station. [ more ]
Look on Jeff Koons's Lunar Artwork, Ye Mighty, and Despair
The first-ever commercial moon landing success sparked discussions on humanity's role in space exploration, including the introduction of authorized artwork on the lunar surface. [ more ]
May 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Mercury's surface resembles the moon, with large smooth areas and heavy core rich in iron, unlike the Earth's moon but similar to Earth in differentiation. [ more ]
Strikingly Playful: The Omega x Swatch Snoopy 'New Moon' and 'Full Moon' MoonSwatch Reinvent Classic Design - Yanko Design
The Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award celebrates Omega's role in the Apollo 13 mission with a creative Snoopy animation, while the MoonSwatch editions blend space exploration with cultural iconography. [ more ]