If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen?
Beyond powering lights, it’s also important to think about where all that light would go.
Titan darkens Saturn in rare shadow transit on Aug. 19: Here’s how to see it
The second largest moon in the solar system will cast its shadow over Saturn on Aug. 19.
How Did Jupiter’s Galilean Moons Form?
We already know a decent amount about how planets form, but moon formation is another process entirely, and one we’re not as familiar with. Scientists think they understand how the…
SpaceX cleared for tenth Starship test flight
SpaceX will perform its next Starship/Super Heavy test flight Aug. 24 after completing an investigation into the failure of the previous mission and getting approval from the FAA. The post…
SpaceX aims to launch Starship Flight 10 test flight on Aug. 24
SpaceX is targeting Aug. 24 for the 10th Flight Test for its Starship rocket, following delays from a pad accident and May’s failed mission.
Blue Origin’s 2nd New Glenn rocket launch will fly twin NASA Mars probes to space on Sep. 29
Blue Origin’s powerful New Glenn rocket will launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission no earlier than (NET) Sep. 29.
NASA-Developed Printable Metal Can Take the Heat
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) GRX-810 is a new metal alloy developed by NASA for 3D printing parts that can withstand the extreme temperatures…
NASA wants new spacecraft to fly to hard-to-reach orbits around Earth and in deep space
NASA has awarded $1.4 million to six companies, to further their ideas about how to get vehicles farther into space cheaply and efficiently.
Russia to launch 75 mice, 1,000 fruit flies on Aug. 20 to study spaceflight effects
Russia is readying its Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite for a planned Aug. 20 launch. The mission will send 75 mice and other specimens on a monthlong mission to Earth orbit.
China’s Crewed Lunar Lander Passes Key Test Milestone
China took a step closer to the Moon, with the first short test for their crewed lunar lander. The test was completed on Wednesday, August 6th at a facility in…