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Mars orbiter spies ‘barcode’ aftermath of rare Red Planet avalanche caused by meteoroid impact

A European Mars orbiter spotted barcode-like dust streaks on the slopes of Apollinaris Mons, revealing how tiny avalanches help drive…

8 months ago

Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures

The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard…

8 months ago

‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here

A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House…

8 months ago

Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged

One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service…

8 months ago

Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York

New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced…

8 months ago

Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026

Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the…

8 months ago

Taikonauts Enjoy BBQ Aboard the Chinese Space Station

Aboard China's space station, astronauts have begun using a new hot air oven delivered by Shenzhou XXI to prepare freshly…

8 months ago

The oldest stars are planet killers

As stars age, they expand. That’s bad news for planets orbiting close to their stars, according to a new study…

8 months ago

The Case for Insects on the Space Menu

Insects have been travelling to space since 1947, but now they might become dinner for astronauts on missions to the…

8 months ago

When Black Holes Merge

Two black hole collisions detected just a month apart last autumn are challenging our understanding of how they form. One…

8 months ago