Insanely High-Resolution Images of the Sun Show its Chromosphere in Vivid Detail
New images of the Sun’s chromosphere – the lower region of the solar atmosphere -- have been released, and to…
Astronomers Create the First 3D Model of a Planet Orbiting in a Binary System
Using the astrometry technique, an international team of astronomers has created the first 3D architecture of a binary star system…
BlueWalker-3 Satellite Launches This Weekend, May Be Bright
A new satellite launching this weekend could be conspicuously bright once it’s unfurled in orbit.
We Still Have no Idea if it's Safe to be Pregnant in Space
Can humans reproduce in space? The short answer is that we don’t know. The long answer is maybe, but there…
There’s Still Hope for SLS to Launch in September
After two scrubs for Artemis I, there was serious concerns there will be no further launch attempts at least until…
The Saturn V was Incomprehensibly Loud. Like Thousands of jet Aircraft Taking off Together
What's the loudest sound you've ever heard? Many people will say an aircraft engine unless they are lucky enough to…
Bouncy Castles on the Moon. Inflated Habitats Might be the Best Way to Get Started on a Lunar Base
According to a new ESA-supported study, a lunar habitat made from prefabricated inflatable modules could lead to a sustained human…
Socks, The Final Frontier
What is the greatest challenge facing humans as we prepare for the first crewed missions to Mars? Solar and cosmic…
Beautiful Dunes on Mars, Sculpted by Swirling Winds
This interesting image from the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a field of fascinating dunes called barchan…
DNA From Star Trek’s Original Doctor Will Ride to the Final Frontier
A memorial spaceflight paying tribute to the cast and crew of the original “Star Trek” TV show has just added…