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You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA. Here's how it's happening.

Science

NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the Moon

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 pays homage to Apollo 13 on mission patch

fromFast Company

NASA's chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base and advance human exploration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.

Set for launch in September, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will unveil the dark universe as never before

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for launch in September, aiming to explore the universe's expansion and distant celestial bodies.

17 hours ago

What could go wrong? NASA wants to light a FIRE on the moon

NASA plans to conduct the first flammability test on the moon to understand fire behavior in low-gravity environments during future lunar missions.

Roam Research

You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA. Here's how it's happening.

NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the Moon

NASA is testing material flammability on the Moon to ensure safety for future lunar habitats and missions.

9 hours ago

NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 pays homage to Apollo 13 on mission patch

NASA adopted a complex numbering system for shuttle missions to avoid the superstition surrounding the number 13.

fromFast Company

NASA's chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base and advance human exploration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.

Set for launch in September, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will unveil the dark universe as never before

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for launch in September, aiming to explore the universe's expansion and distant celestial bodies.

Meta seeking energy from space for earth-bound datacenters

Meta is pursuing innovative energy solutions, including solar power from space, to meet its growing AI energy demands.

fromInsideHook

It's Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb

A mysterious round object found in the Gulf of Alaska is identified as part of a massive sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Following the identification of corrosion on HALO, a comprehensive investigation was promptly initiated. Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors, including aspects of the forging process, surface treatment, and material properties."

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SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.

SpaceX's IPO Plan Will Give Elon Musk Ironclad Rule Over the Resulting Empire

SpaceX's IPO could become the largest in history, significantly increasing Elon Musk's wealth and control over the company.

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Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.

fromTechCrunch

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.

fromTheregister

14 hours ago

SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

SpaceX is launching the Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, marking a busy period for the vehicle.

Tech industry

Why would Elon Musk pivot from Mars to the Moon all of a sudden?

Artificial intelligence

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.

SpaceX's IPO Plan Will Give Elon Musk Ironclad Rule Over the Resulting Empire

SpaceX's IPO could become the largest in history, significantly increasing Elon Musk's wealth and control over the company.

4 hours ago

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.

fromTechCrunch

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.

fromTheregister

14 hours ago

SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

SpaceX is launching the Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, marking a busy period for the vehicle.

Tech industry

Why would Elon Musk pivot from Mars to the Moon all of a sudden?

Moon Review

Extraterrestrial board games like Moon allow conflict escalation without geopolitical insensitivity, combining competition and cooperation in colony building.

Astronomers Discover Major Clue About 3I/ATLAS' Origins

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, likely originated from a cold region of the Milky Way, containing high amounts of heavy water.

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fromEntrepreneur

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

12 hours ago

Video Shows NASA Astronaut Struggling to Walk After Journey Around the Moon

Prolonged microgravity exposure causes various health issues for astronauts, including balance problems upon returning to Earth's gravity.

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The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.

Alien comet reveals our solar system is the oddball

Comet 3I/ATLAS reveals unique heavy water composition, indicating its distinct formation environment compared to typical solar system comets.

fromWIRED

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

"The worst place to live on Earth is actually the safest place to live on another planet," he adds.

Roam Research

Astronomers Create Entire Synthetic Universe "Indistinguishable" From Our Own

Astronomers created a synthetic universe to test the standard cosmological model, demonstrating its effectiveness in explaining galaxy formation.

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NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

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Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

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NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

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How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

fromNature

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Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

fromThe Atlantic

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What Will Humanity Do With the Moon?

fromEngadget

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.

Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Artemis II set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,756 miles.

NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

The Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced technology but faced a toilet malfunction due to a clogged urine vent line.

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.

fromNature

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

fromThe Atlantic

What Will Humanity Do With the Moon?

The Artemis II mission revives lunar exploration excitement, marking a new era of human presence on the moon with future missions planned.

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

fromBig Think

If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

The detection of organic compounds by Curiosity rover strengthens the case for past and possibly present life on Mars.

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

fromEngadget

OMG science

NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

fromBig Think

If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

The detection of organic compounds by Curiosity rover strengthens the case for past and possibly present life on Mars.

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

Scientists Say They've Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years

Lasers may enable spacecraft to reach Alpha Centauri in about 20 years, significantly reducing travel time compared to current methods.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 day ago

The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?

The US and China are in a space race to establish lunar bases and claim resources, with China potentially having the upper hand.

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fromColossal

A Doomed Mission to Mars Awaits Henry Wood's Lanky Explorers

Humans may establish a doomed colony on Mars, inspiring Henry Wood's series of wooden figures depicting their tragic stories.

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.

fromBig Think

Elon Musk, SpaceX, and the rise of "sovereignty as a service"

Musk's approach to regulation involved challenging laws to gain authority, leading SpaceX to dominate the launch market with minimal government oversight.

fromThe Atlantic

What the Astronauts See That Trump Cannot

The film then reversed the trick and zoomed back toward that Chicago couple and into their bodies to show the equally breathtaking world of our insides, down to the molecular and atomic level.

OMG science

fromTechzine Global

3 months ago

Is the future of compute space-based?

Could IT infrastructure, and even the rise of AI, eventually migrate beyond the atmosphere? Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted in October that gigawatt-scale, solar-powered data centers would be a reality within 10 to 20 years. At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Elon Musk was even more ambitious: AI data centers in the "final frontier" could be viable within two to three years. Google also plans to deploy its TPU chips in orbit via Project Suncatcher.

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#artemis-2

fromPsychology Today

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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Science

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

fromPsychology Today

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States aims to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit and on the moon by 2030 to enhance space capabilities.

fromDefector

Why We Fly | Defector

Artemis missions symbolize the beginning of cosmic exploration while emphasizing the importance of Earth and human connections.

Blast off! Martian microbes might travel between worlds on asteroid-impact debris

Deinococcus radiodurans, an extremophile bacterium, can survive extreme pressures from asteroid impacts on Mars, suggesting potential for microbial life dispersal across the solar system.

fromWIRED

5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

The moon is more complex than previously thought, with many mysteries to be explored through upcoming Artemis missions.

fromNature

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.

NASA's shocking admission about life on Mars ahead of the Artemis II

Mars may provide evidence of microbial life, with a 90% chance of proof if samples are returned.

fromEmptywheel

Space Cowboys

Billionaire suborbital flights spark controversy over priorities but contribute to engineering advancement and US space capability while raising valid ethical and practical questions.

fromBusiness Insider

SpaceX is leaning into the moon. Here's why.

"For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years," Musk wrote on X. "The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars." "The overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster," Musk added.

Science

Do you have ideas about how to improve America's space program?

Entrants will be required to write three- to five-page white papers that explain their idea and how they would shape markets and strengthen the space economy or national security. Papers are due by June 30, and judging will be complete by August 15. As an additional incentive, the best ideas will be briefed to relevant policymakers, including key members of Congress, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Saltzman, of the Space Force.

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fromwww.cnn.com

5 months ago

Artemis moon landing plans: Apollo's bold, unruly and controversial successor

The Starship rocket system splits in two after takeoff. The upper spacecraft would head to Earth orbit to serve as that depot, ready to carry nothing but fuel. The towering Super Heavy rocket booster, meanwhile, would return to the launch site so it can be reused.

Science

How far are we from finding exomoons and exorings?

Giant planets in our solar system and around other stars likely possess numerous moons and rings, which astronomers can detect indirectly through transit methods and light curve analysis.

Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead

NASA's Exploration Upper Stage, a Boeing-developed upgrade for the SLS rocket, was cancelled in favor of United Launch Alliance's next-generation upper stages, ending a project that survived primarily through political support rather than technical necessity.

frombigthink.com