Is Dark Energy Actually Evolving?
Dark energy is one of those cosmological features that we are still learning about. While we can’t see it directly, we can most famously observe its effects on the universe…
Low-profile Chinese launch firm conducts first stage static fire
One of China’s lower profile launch startups, Zenk Space, has conducted a first stage static fire for its Zhihang-1 rocket ahead of a planned launch. The post Low-profile Chinese launch…
Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed
Changes anticipated for ‘custody’ and ‘transport’ layers The post Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed appeared first on SpaceNews.
How Rotten Eggs Solved an Exoplanet Mystery
The smell of rotten eggs has solved one of exoplanet science’s most persistent mysteries. Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected hydrogen sulfide gas in the atmospheres of…
A New Concept for Catching Up with 3I/ATLAS
The third interstellar object detected in our Solar System (3I/ATLAS) has a unique and continually unfolding story to tell of its nature and origin. In a recent paper, scientists from…
The Little Moon with a Giant Electromagnetic Punch
Saturn’s tiny moon Enceladus, famous for its water geysers, has been revealed as a giant electromagnetic powerhouse whose influence extends over half a million kilometres through the ringed planet’s magnetosphere.…
Earth’s Radiation Fingerprint
Scientists have discovered a revolutionary way to measure Earth’s radiation budget by observing our planet from the Moon. A team of astronomers have revealed that lunar observations capture Earth as…
Isaacman planning to meet with head of Roscosmos
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he is interested in meeting with his Russian counterpart and attending an upcoming Soyuz launch. The post Isaacman planning to meet with head of Roscosmos…
The Ariane 6 Rocket Gets More “Oomph!”
Designed for versatility, Ariane 6 can adapt to each mission: flying with two boosters for lighter payloads, or four boosters when more power is needed. In its four-booster configuration, Ariane…
From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz
Test your knowledge of Russia’s storied space agency — from its Soviet‑era roots to its modern‑day missions — with a quiz that’s equal parts history, hardware, and high‑stakes exploration.