If Astronauts Hibernated on Long Journeys, They’d Need Smaller Spacecraft
There's a disturbing lack of hibernation in our space-faring plans. In movies and books, astronauts pop in and out of…
Scientists Construct a Global Map of Titan’s Geology
Titan's methane-based hydrologic cycle makes it one of the Solar System's most geologically diverse bodies. There are lakes of methane,…
How Large Can A Planet Be?
When it comes to planets, the largest planet in the universe probably isn't the most massive.
Stingray Glider to Explore the Cloudtops of Venus
Researchers at the University of Buffalo's CASH Lab are working on a glider inspired by the stingray to explore Venus.
Two of Neptune’s Moons Dance Around Each Other as they Orbit
Like a long-married couple accustomed to each other's kitchen habits, two of Neptune's moons are masters at sharing space without…
New Horizon’s Flyby Target 2014 MU69 Gets its Official Name: Arrokoth
The KBO formerly known as Ultima Thule (2014 MU69) has officially been named "Arrokoth", the traditional Powhatan-Algonquin language.
Tatooines everywhere? Many of the Exoplanets Already Discovered are in Multi-Star Systems
Right now, we know of about 4,000 confirmed exoplanets, mostly thanks to the Kepler mission. TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey…
It’s Time for Hayabusa-2 to Come Home
Japan's Hayabusa 2 spacecraft is on its way home. The asteroid-visiting, sample-return mission departed asteroid Ryugu (162173 Ryugu) on Wednesday,…
Apollo 12 Launched 50 Years Ago Today
The 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 was a huge celebration, and Apollo 13 may be an equally big commotion. Apollo…
Molecular Oxygen on Mars is Behaving Unusually Through the Seasons. A Sign of Life?
An atmospheric drama has been playing out on Mars lately. Up until now, the main actor has been methane, and…