The lunar crater Giordano Bruno, captured here by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, is home sweet home for a small near-Earth asteroid, according to a new studyNASA/Goddard/Arizona State UniversityScientists have long been able to trace many asteroids back to their parent bodies, whether planets or moons. However, they now assert for the first time that...
The Electron rocket lifting offRocket LabDespite being the size of a toaster, NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can deploy an ultra-thin plastic sail in approximately 25 minutes, covering an area of 860 ft² (80 m²) with a boom extending from the size of a hand to 23 ft (7 m) in...
An illustration of a full moon in the night sky.The decision is in, then. After all, the Moon is not composed of green cheese.According to a detailed analysis released in May 2023, the Moon's inner core is a solid ball with a density akin to iron. Resolving this long-running controversy – is it solid...
Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of a total solar eclipse requires careful planning and the right equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of using a star tracker to enhance your solar eclipse photography experience.Why Use a Star Tracker?A star tracker, also known as a solar tracker in this context, offers significant...
Musk envisions the first colonies to be set up on Mars within 20 years, which will grow into a city of a million people who are there for lifeSpaceXElon Musk reiterated his dedication to Mars colonization during a presentation at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. He discussed the progress of the company's...
Credit: DepositphotosWhen an uncommon total solar eclipse passes over North America next Monday, scientists will have the opportunity to collect invaluable information ranging from the Sun's atmosphere to peculiar animal behaviors, and even potential impacts on humans.During the Sun's near-peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle, an awe-inspiring sight awaits: the corona will illuminate...
The Moon may soon be going the way of the Earth, with time zones established. Credit: DepositphotosThanks to Albert Einstein's work, the US Government is considering establishing an official time zone for the Moon. This initiative isn't primarily about addressing jet lag; rather, it's driven by the impact of gravity on time, which can...
Credit: PixabayThe International Space Station has a limited lifespan, prompting NASA to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into potential successors. Among these prospects is Orbital Reef, a collaborative project between Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, and Sierra Space.NASA announced on Wednesday that Orbital Reef achieved four significant milestones in its crucial technologies,...
For nearly six decades, astronauts have been gazing down at our planet from the vantage point of space. What they see and capture through their lenses is not just beautiful imagery; it's a valuable scientific record and a source of profound inspiration.The Continuous RecordSince November 2000, when the International Space Station (ISS) became a...
Amino acids essential to life are surprisingly stable in Venus' sulfuric acid clouds, suggests a new studyJAXA/J. J. PetkowskiWhile Venus may seem inhospitable to us, there's a possibility that certain life forms could adapt to its conditions. A recent investigation by MIT reveals that the essential components of life remain remarkably stable in highly...
