New Measurements of Galaxy Rotation Lean Towards Modified Gravity as an Explanation for Dark Matter
Although dark matter is a central part of the standard cosmological model, it's not without its issues. There continue to…
Navigation Could be Done on the Moon Just by Looking at Nearby Landmarks
When humans start living and working on the Moon in the Artemis missions, they're going to need good navigational aids.…
We’re Going to see at Least Five More SLS Rockets Launch in the Coming Years
NASA’s continued goal of sending humans into deep space using its Space Launch System (SLS) recently took a giant leap…
Power on the Moon. What Will it Take to Survive the Lunar Night?
NASA recently hosted a series of workshops on how nuclear power could enable long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and…
Planetary Interiors in TRAPPIST-1 System Could be Affected by Stellar Flares
In a recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, an international team of researchers led by the University of…
Is Mining in Space Socially Acceptable?
Traditional mining has been subject to a negative stigma for some time. People, especially in developed countries, have a relatively…
Astronomy 2023: Top Sky Watching Highlights for the Coming Year
Astronomy 2023 highlights include two fine solar eclipses, the Sun heading towards solar maximum, a series of spectacular lunar occultations…
Despite the low air Pressure, Wind Turbines Might Actually Work on Mars
Mars might not be the first place you would think of when thinking about where wind power might be useful.…
NASA Makes Asteroid Defense a Priority, Moving its NEO Surveyor Mission Into the Development Phase
There's an old adage in the engineering field - what gets funded gets built. So it's sure to be a…
Lightweight Picogram-Scale Probes Could be the Best way to Explore Other Star Systems
Inspiration for space exploration can come from all corners. One of the most inspiring, or terrifying, sources of inspiration for…