Neutron Stars Could be Heating Up From Dark Matter Annihilation
Astronomers have an intriguing idea for searching for dark matter, measuring the effect of particle self-annihilation inside various astronomical objects,…
The Brightest Gamma Ray Burst Ever Seen Came from a Collapsing Star
After a journey lasting about two billion years, photons from an extremely energetic gamma-ray burst (GRB) struck the sensors on…
Formation-Flying Spacecraft Could Probe the Solar System for New Physics
It's an exciting time for the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. Thanks to cutting-edge observatories, instruments, and new techniques,…
Watch a Satellite Reaction Wheel Melt in a Simulated Orbital Re-Entry
Most satellites share the same fate at the end of their lives. Their orbits decay, and eventually, they plunge through…
NASA is Building an Electrodynamic Shield to Deal with all that Dust on the Moon and Mars
Exploration of the Moon or other dusty environments comes with challenges. The lunar surface is covered in material known as…
Did An Ancient Icy Impactor Create the Martian Moons?
The Martian moons Phobos and Deimos are oddballs. While other Solar System moons are round, Mars' moons are misshapen and…
NASA’s Next Solar Sail is About to Go to Space
Everyone knows that solar energy is free and almost limitless here on Earth. The same is true for spacecraft operating…
Wireless Power Transmission Could Enable Exploration of the Far Side of the Moon
How can future lunar exploration communicate from the far side of the Moon despite never being inline with the Earth?…
Here are the Next Three Total Solar Eclipses Coming Up
Millions of people took a trip over to the US or Mexico to try and catch a glimpse of the…
Could Life Exist in Water Droplet Worlds in Venus’ Atmosphere?
It's a measure of human ingenuity and curiosity that scientists debate the possibility of life on Venus. They established long…