Are We Alone? The Answer Might Be in Space Dust That’s All Around Us
When it comes to looking for extraterrestrial life "out there" astronomers scan distant planets. They also look for technosignatures at…
Moons Orbiting Rogue Planets Could be Habitable
A new study reveals how rogue planets could have "Ocean World" moons that may support life.
Type One Energy Raises $29M to Work on a Crazy Fusion Device
A Wisconsin-based startup called Type One Energy says it's closed an over-subscribed $29 million financing round to launch its effort…
Kazakhstan Seizes Russia's Launch Facility at Baikonur
The government of Kazakhstan has seized Baikonur Cosmodrome and Russian space assets, putting their efforts in space on pause.
Beads of Lunar Glass Boost Hopes for Using the Moon’s Water
Beads of glass could become a key source of water for future crewed settlements on the moon, researchers say. That…
Finally, JWST's Data on the First TRAPPIST-1 Planet. Survey Says? It Sucks
With the James Webb Space Telescope’s ability to detect and study the atmospheres of distant planets orbiting other stars, exoplanet…
Why Does ‘Oumuamua Follow Such a Bizarre Orbit? Hydrogen Outgassing
Nothing excites space enthusiasts like a good alien mystery. The interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua presented one as it moved through the…
Asteroid Ryugu Contains Niacin (aka Vitamin B3)
In December 2020, JAXA’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft delivered a pristine sample of otherworldly dust and rock from asteroid Ryugu to Earth.…
Astronauts Could Mix and Match Parts to Make the Perfect Robot for Any Job
Building with Legos is a favored pastime for many small children and adults. We've even covered some more space-oriented Lego…
Don’t Take Batteries to the Moon or Mars, 3D Print Them When you Get There
When the Artemis astronauts and future explorers go to the Moon and Mars, they'll need power. Lots of it. Of…