How Can Biofilms Help or Hinder Spaceflight?
As humans spread into the cosmos, we will take a plethora of initially Earth-bound life with us for the ride. Some might be more beneficial or potentially harmful than others.…
Experts warn U.S. falling behind in satellite imaging race: ‘We’ve gone backwards’
Former NGA official David Gauthier says current NRO funding for commercial satellite imagery is insufficient to ensure U.S. competitiveness in the sector The post Experts warn U.S. falling behind in…
Scientists find surprising clue about Venus’ past in its atmosphere
Scientists found an unexpected ratio of hydrogen to deuterium in Venus’ atmosphere, offering clues about the world’s past.
Massive Stars Shine in This Ultraviolet View From Hubble
Just outside the Milky Way Galaxy, roughly 210,000 light-years from Earth, there is the dwarf galaxy known as the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). Measuring about 18,900 light-years in diameter and…
‘Star Wars Outlaws’ enters our galaxy this week! Watch the new launch trailer (video)
A new launch trailer has arrived at Gamescom 2024 for Ubisoft’s “Star Wars Outlaws,” which will be available on Aug. 30.
Perseverance Kicks off the Crater Rim Campaign!
Mars: Perseverance (Mars 2020) Perseverance Home Mission Overview Rover Components Mars Rock Samples Where is Perseverance? Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Updates Science Overview Objectives Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and…
Is There a Low-Radiation Path To Europa?
Any mission to Jupiter and its moons must contend with the gas giant’s overwhelming radiation. Only a judicious orbital pattern and onboard protective measures can keep a spacecraft safe. Even…
NASA’s DART asteroid crash really messed up its space rock target
DART appears to have derailed its asteroid target from its normal evolution progress. The impact also made a crater.
Salsa’s last dance: This European satellite will fall from space soon in a spicy reentry
On Sept. 8, 2024, a satellite named Salsa will re-enter the atmosphere and burn up safely over a hand-picked region of the South Pacific — if all goes to plan.
Hubble Pinpoints a Dim, Starry Mini-galaxy
The Pegasus Dwarf spheroidal galaxy, also known as Andromeda VI, is one of at least 13 dwarf galaxies that orbit the Andromeda galaxy. NASA, ESA, and D. Weisz (University of…