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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
fromNature
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI scientist 'team' joins the search for extraterrestrial life

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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NASA Spacecraft Runs Into Thruster Trouble En Route to Zillion-Dollar Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission faces a fuel pressure issue, but redundancy measures should allow for continued progress without significant concern.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Hubble Space Telescope is still producing science at 35

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.
#sports
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Today in History: May 5, Alan Shepard becomes first American in space

May 5 marks historic events including America’s first space flight by Alan Shepard and the Battle of Puebla, celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Today in History: May 5, Alan Shepard becomes first American in space

May 5 marks historic events including America’s first space flight by Alan Shepard and the Battle of Puebla, celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
#blue-origin
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin's next crew includes entrepreneurs and founders. Here's who's following Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez into space.

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Startup companies

Blue Origin's next crew includes entrepreneurs and founders. Here's who's following Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez into space.

#elon-musk
European startups
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Most Alarming Power Grab

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched over 7,000 satellites, creating a dominant space-based internet network called Starlink, comparable to historical space moments like Sputnik.
OMG science
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Details Horrifying Reason Why He Wants to Colonize Mars: Life Insurance for Life'

Elon Musk sees Mars colonization as essential for humanity's survival from cosmic threats.
The sun's expansion is expected to render Earth uninhabitable in a billion years, necessitating multi-planetary existence.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk's new city: It's the wild, wild west and the future'

Elon Musk is creating a new municipality in Texas, raising questions about corporate governance and its implications for local communities.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Residents of SpaceX's Starbase launch site vote to incorporate as a city | TechCrunch

European startups
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Most Alarming Power Grab

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched over 7,000 satellites, creating a dominant space-based internet network called Starlink, comparable to historical space moments like Sputnik.
OMG science
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Details Horrifying Reason Why He Wants to Colonize Mars: Life Insurance for Life'

Elon Musk sees Mars colonization as essential for humanity's survival from cosmic threats.
The sun's expansion is expected to render Earth uninhabitable in a billion years, necessitating multi-planetary existence.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk's new city: It's the wild, wild west and the future'

Elon Musk is creating a new municipality in Texas, raising questions about corporate governance and its implications for local communities.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Residents of SpaceX's Starbase launch site vote to incorporate as a city | TechCrunch

fromBig Think
3 days ago

Brian Cox: Why Earth's orbit is the new Wild West and what that means for us all

I find that it's a challenge because of course, it's always a challenge when different countries and different commercial interests and so on are trying to flesh out agreements about how you manage a frontier.
World politics
#niallia-tiangongensis
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Scientists discover an unknown bacteria inside China's space station

A new bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis has been discovered in China's Tiangong space station, adapted to survive extreme space conditions.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

China finds a previously unknown microbe in space

Chinese scientists discovered a new microbe on Tiangong space station, with potential applications for space missions and various industries.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Scientists discover an unknown bacteria inside China's space station

A new bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis has been discovered in China's Tiangong space station, adapted to survive extreme space conditions.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

China finds a previously unknown microbe in space

Chinese scientists discovered a new microbe on Tiangong space station, with potential applications for space missions and various industries.
#china
Venture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Space, the other battlefield between China and the United States

China's space program demonstrates significant advancements and national pride, with the Shenzhou-20 mission marking a key achievement in its manned space exploration efforts.
Venture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Space, the other battlefield between China and the United States

China's space program demonstrates significant advancements and national pride, with the Shenzhou-20 mission marking a key achievement in its manned space exploration efforts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Mysterious Bacteria Not Found on Earth Are Growing on China's Space Station

A newly discovered microbe from China's Tiangong space station shows potential adaptations for off-planet life.
#mars
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

The PolarisGo Limited-Edition Chair Is Out of This World

The PolarisGo Chair revitalizes the iconic design by utilizing injected magnesium technology to create a unique futuristic chair inspired by the 2024 Polaris Dawn mission.
UX design
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Gilmour Space scrubs after 'prelaunch anomaly'

Our team encountered the issue before fueling and liftoff, which is exactly what ground testing is meant to do. The good news is our team and rocket are both fine.
Venture
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Touch a piece of Mars: Natural History Museum lets visitors handle space rocks

“You're literally touching another planet. It can be quite a profound moment if you take time to appreciate it, touching a lump of stone.”
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#physics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
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Space Isn't as Silent as You Might Think

Space is mostly empty, but sound can still travel through certain mediums, making the classic slogan about silence in space not entirely accurate.
#satellite-launch
fromFast Company
1 week ago

What the law says about buying property or protecting sites on the Moon

The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, ratified by over 115 nations, establishes that outer space, including the Moon, is a province of all humankind, prohibiting territorial claims.
World politics
#astrophysics
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Starts With A Bang podcast #117 - Gravitational waves and the Universe

Gravitational wave detection has exponentially increased since 2015, approaching 300 confirmed events.
Future advancements include space-based detectors and the use of artificial intelligence for improved data collection.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

What Are Alien Dyson Spheres, Why Are They So Janky, and Why Are They Doomed to Go Undetected?

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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Starts With A Bang podcast #117 - Gravitational waves and the Universe

Gravitational wave detection has exponentially increased since 2015, approaching 300 confirmed events.
Future advancements include space-based detectors and the use of artificial intelligence for improved data collection.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

What Are Alien Dyson Spheres, Why Are They So Janky, and Why Are They Doomed to Go Undetected?

#kosmos-482
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

FLEXhab prefab shipping container home will prepare astronauts to live on the Moon's surface - Yanko Design

FLEXhab is designed as a modular living unit, simulating the Moon surface experience for astronauts, enhancing their capacity for effective teamwork during missions.
Remote teams
#ai
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Can SpaceX's Starship Really Make Mars Colonization Possible?

SpaceX's Starship brings humanity closer to making Mars colonization a reality despite remaining challenges.
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Kazakhstan to regain legendary 'Gagarin's start' space launch site

"Gagarin's Start was decommissioned due to its unsuitability for launching the new Soyuz-2 rockets, which are now launched from the 31st platform of the cosmodrome."
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Cosmos 482 venus lander is a special kind of space debris DW 05/09/2025

Cosmos 482, a failed Soviet-era Venera mission lander, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere after 53 years, posing a potential risk to life due to its size.
Venture
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Philosophy of Space: The Value of Private Space Activity

Human beings have consistently looked at the stars, depicting our shared imaginative nature across history and cultures.
#astronomy
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: A rare glimpse of one of the smallest known moons

Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, is often overlooked but holds potential for future scientific missions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Say They May Have Spotted a Huge Hidden Planet Deep in Our Solar System

Astronomers may be on the verge of discovering 'Planet Nine,' a potential hidden planet in our Solar System that could be 5-10 times Earth's mass.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tuesday Telescope: A rare glimpse of one of the smallest known moons

Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, is often overlooked but holds potential for future scientific missions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Say They May Have Spotted a Huge Hidden Planet Deep in Our Solar System

Astronomers may be on the verge of discovering 'Planet Nine,' a potential hidden planet in our Solar System that could be 5-10 times Earth's mass.
#satellite-technology
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
OMG science
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Netflix's new sci-fi romance K-animation looks like it's going to break my heart (positive)

Lost in Starlight not only showcases the breathtaking beauty of near-future Seoul but also explores the profound themes of love and longing across vast distances.
Film
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Suborbital Salvage is a thrilling endless runner for Playdate that pelts you with asteroids and insults

In Suborbital Salvage, players must deftly navigate a dangerous space environment while collecting tokens, all while amusingly facing the snarky criticism of a cat supervisor.
Video games
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

How space exploration can improve life on Earth

The debate on space exploration reveals a growing skepticism about its ecological implications and priorities regarding Earth's pressing issues.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A Chinese-born crypto tycoon-of all people-changed the way I think of space

The rise of private funding in space missions marks a new era of exploration.
Notable stories emerge from astronauts that showcase achievements beyond their wealth.
fromNature
1 month ago

How India rewrote the rules of space travel when it launched its first satellite

"The modest polyhedral satellite was about to redefine what a low-income country could accomplish, marking a significant step in India's pursuit of space technology."
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