Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet
Parisian astronomer Camille Flammarion brought used science fiction to bring Mars to life
In Situ Resource Utilization and the Importance of Lunar Ice for Artemis III
What is the importance of studying and utilizing lunar polar volatiles during the Artemis program, and specifically for first crewed mission, Artemis III? This is what a recent study presented…
Roman Telescope Core Components Complete Vibration Testing
Spacecraft violently shake, rattle, and roll on their way into space aboard a giant explosion. Therefore, they must also be tested to make sure they can withstand those forces before…
A Dense Group of Quasars Form the “Cosmic Himalayas”
Quasars provide some of the most spectacular light shows in the universe. However, they are typically exceedingly rare since they are caused by massive astrophysical forces that don’t happen very…
A Supermassive White Dwarf Is Pulsating Rapidly, Revealing Details Of Its Interior
Scientists are constantly finding new ways to look at things, and that’s especially true for objects that represent an outlier of their specific type. Adjectives like “biggest”, “brightest”, or “fastest…
Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month. The post Rocket Lab launches second…
Did you ever hear the tragedy of ‘Star Wars: Underworld’, George Lucas’ cancelled Star Wars TV show?
George Lucas had big plans for a live-action TV series before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 — so what happened?
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 167 — An Outpost on the Moon
On Episode 167 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by AJ Gemer of Lunar Outpost, a fast-moving company innovating in cislunar technology.
Is the bar higher for scientific claims of alien life?
The skepticism and debate around the question of “are we alone in the universe” makes the field of astrobiology more cautious
The ups and downs of life in space | On the ISS this week June 23 – 27, 2025
The Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) crew flying aboard SpaceX’s Dragon “Grace” docked to the International Space Station beginning a two-week stay on the orbiting laboratory with the Expedition 73 crew.