Project Engineer Miranda Peters Flips the Script on Neurological Differences
In her six years working with NASA, Miranda Peters has filled a variety of roles. She trained in flight control for the International Space Station, worked as a safety engineer…
420 Years Ago: Astronomer Johannes Kepler Observes a Supernova
In October 1604, a new star appeared in the sky, puzzling astronomers of the day. First observed on Oct. 9, German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) began his observations on Oct.…
Official ‘Star Trek’ magazine ends an impressive 30-year run in December
Titan Publications’ ‘Star Trek Explorer’ launches one last issue into the final frontier.
Ocean experts raise concerns over deorbiting the International Space Station
GOLDEN, Colorado — NASA is faced with the challenge of safely deorbiting, in one fell swoop, over 400 tons of space hardware in a few years. As of now, the…
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say
Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration
The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States’ moon-exploration coalition.
Good News. Comet Encke Only Threw a Handful of Giant Space Rocks in our Direction
As comets travel along their orbit they dump material along the way. A stream of debris known as the Taurid swarm has been keeping astronomers attention. It’s thought the debris…
Good News. Comet Encke Only Threw a Handful of Giant Space Rocks in our Direction
As comets travel along their orbit they dump material along the way. A stream of debris known as the Taurid swarm has been keeping astronomers attention. It’s thought the debris…
Startup takes new approach to space-based solar power
A startup led by a founder of a financial services company is taking a new approach to space-based solar power intended to be more scalable and affordable than previous concepts.…
NASA Announces a New Class of Space Missions: Probe Explorers
NASA has sent a whole host of spacecraft across the Solar System and even beyond. They range from crewed ships to orbit and to the Moon to robotic explorers. Among…