Europe signs contract for its 1st moon lander, Argonaut
The Argonaut moon lander one way the European Space Agency is getting involved in international lunar exploration endeavors.
NASA satellites catch Earth’s magnetic field making music
Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these strange waves form.
Scientists discover largest black hole jet ever seen in the early universe — its twice as long as our galaxy
Using the Gemini North telescope, astronomers have detected the largest black hole jet ever seen in the early universe. It’s twice as long as the Milky Way.
Uranus’ Moon Ariel has Deep Gashes, Could Reveal its Interior
We’ve only gotten one close-up view of Uranus and its moons, and it happened decades ago. In 1986, Voyager 2 performed a flyby of Uranus from about 81,500 km (50,600…
Uranus’ Moon Ariel has Deep Gashes, Could Reveal its Interior
We’ve only gotten one close-up view of Uranus and its moons, and it happened decades ago. In 1986, Voyager 2 performed a flyby of Uranus from about 81,500 km (50,600…
A Recent Impact on Mars Shook the Planet to Its Mantle
New research suggests an impact recently rattled Mars deeper than thought. HiRISE images a recent impact crater in the Cerberus Fossae region, seen on March 4, 2021. Credit: NASA/MRO/HiRISE Something…
A Recent Impact on Mars Shook the Planet to Its Mantle
New research suggests an impact recently rattled Mars deeper than thought. HiRISE images a recent impact crater in the Cerberus Fossae region, seen on March 4, 2021. Credit: NASA/MRO/HiRISE Something…
Urban Sky raises $30 million for stratospheric balloons
Urban Sky, a company that has developed portable stratospheric balloons to perform imaging and other applications, has raised $30 million. The post Urban Sky raises $30 million for stratospheric balloons…
Urban Sky raises $30 million for stratospheric balloons
Urban Sky, a company that has developed portable stratospheric balloons to perform imaging and other applications, has raised $30 million. The post Urban Sky raises $30 million for stratospheric balloons…
Vast begins Haven-1 testing and reschedules its launch
Vast Space has started testing a qualification model of its first commercial space station but has pushed back the launch of that station into 2026. The post Vast begins Haven-1…