Asteroid Dirt is “Fluffier” Than We Thought
The strength of gravity is different on every body in the solar system. Whether it’s the crushing weight of Jupiter or the miniscule pull of a small asteroid, this fundamental…
NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency
In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market The post NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are…
‘The movie has tremendous heart’: We sat down with the director of ‘Masters of the Universe’ to learn how he found ‘the power’ for the new He-Man
“My compass was about trying to please the eight-year-old version of myself who discovered He-Man for the first time.”
Blue Origin Issues Official Statement on New Glenn Explosion
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
Scientists locate source of mysterious radio signals after 20 year search: A vampire star and its victim
The origin of enigmatic long-period radio bursts has been shown to be from the clash of magnetic fields as a white dwarf steals matter from a close red dwarf star.
NASA Space Roboticist Challenge
Image Credit: Motiv Space Systems The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) mission will launch a robotic arm, with seven degrees of freedom, to low Earth orbit. NASA is opening access to…
China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)
China launched its partially reusable Long March 12B rocket for the first time ever on Monday (June 1), sending it up without issuing airspace closure notices ahead of time.
Astronomers Uncover Statistical Evidence for Recoiling Supermassive Black Holes
Galactic collisions are events of breathtaking proportions. The Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) at their centers plunge into a chaotic orbital dance that eventually coalesce into a single remnant. On their…
The Next-Generation Very Large Array Prototype (ngVLA) Gathers its First Light
The prototype ngVLA antenna tested its systems by observing and tracking the Crab Nebula, also known as Taurus A (3C144), the remnant of an exploded star.
Casio’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ watches will show you the time, as well as the way
Casio G-Shock takes timely inspiration from the galaxy far, far away
