Open Cosmos Launches Its Fourth Earth Observation Satellite; ALISIO-1 to Monitor Volcanic Activity and Wildfires in the Canary Islands

SPACE 12.14.2023 05:05 AM

A UK startup uses satellites to fight climate change by monitoring volcanic activity and wildfires in the Canary Islands. Read the article to find out more.

NASA's Voyager 1 Probe Faces Data Transmission Issue That Might Take Weeks To Be Solved

12.14.2023 04:28 AM

The 46-year-old probe is facing data transmission issues, sending repeating binary patterns due to a computer glitch. Read the article to learn how NASA scientists plan to solve this issue.

Curveball Asteroids: Study Suggests Unusual Spins Shape Earth's Craters, Including Arizona's Barringer Crater

12.14.2023 02:51 AM

Simulation suggests Barringer Crater, and diverse Earth craters, are shaped by asteroids with distinct spins and bonding strengths that resemble cosmic 'curveballs. Continue reading for more details.

Mysterious Material and Organic Clues from Bennu: Scientists Puzzled Over Unusual Material in Samples from NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

12.14.2023 00:08 AM

Scientists find organic molecules in samples from potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, along with an unidentified and puzzling material, baffling researchers. Read the article for more details.

Lunar Anthropocene: Moon Enters New Geological Epoch Brought About By Human Influence, Scientists Suggest

12.14.2023 00:04 AM

The proposed Lunar Anthropocene was brought forth in order to drive discussions regarding how humans affect the Moon and how space feritage can be protected and preserved. Read to learn more.

China’s First Reusable Rocket Completes Vertical Takeoff and Landing Test, Gets Recycled After Just 38 Days

12.13.2023 08:00 AM

Chinese private space firm has recycled a rocket just 38 days after its previous flight. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Solar Flares Could Cause Train Delays Due to Signal Failures, Crippling Railway System in UK

12.13.2023 05:25 AM

A research by British scientists shows that space weather could pose a serious risk to the rail signaling system. Find out more about it in this article.

Green ‘Ghosts’ in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Involves Large-Scale Electric Discharges [Study]

12.13.2023 05:15 AM

The greenish glow spotted in Earth's upper atmosphere is a phenomenon called mesospheric ghost. Continue reading to learn more about it.

Ancient Stars May Have Forged Extremely Heavy Elements With Atomic Masses Greater Than 260, Study Suggests

12.12.2023 02:30 AM

A new study suggests that ancient stars could produce elements that surpass the weight of those naturally found on Earth. Learn more about them in this article.

NASA's 'CUTE' Cereal-Box-Sized Spacecraft Unveils Secrets of 'Hot Jupiters' Atmospheres

12.11.2023 23:37 PM

The Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (CUTE), NASA's cereal-box-sized spacecraft, reveals secrets of 'hot Jupiters.' Read the article to learn more details.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of X-37B Space Plane for U.S. Space Force Delayed For Another 24 Hours

12.11.2023 22:58 PM

SpaceX Falcon set was set to launch secretive X-37B space plane on December 11 but will delay it for another 24 hours. Continue reading to learn more details.

Lost and Found Tomato in Space: NASA Astronauts Find Space-Grown Fruit That Mysteriously Disappeared 8 Months Ago

12.11.2023 21:25 PM

The first space-grown and space-harvested tomato has finally been found after eight months of disappearance. Read to learn more.

12-Billion-Year-Old and Largest Water Reservoir in Universe Discovered Floating Around a Massive Feeding Black Hole

12.11.2023 06:41 AM

The farthest and largest water reservoir in the universe is reportedly floating in space. Continue reading to learn more.

Near-Earth Comet Could Trigger Lambda-Sculptorids Meteor Shower

12.11.2023 05:25 AM

Comet 46P/Wirtanen could trigger a new meteor shower dubbed Lambda-Sculptorids on Tuesday. Continue reading to learn more.

Cow Waste Transformed Into Biomethane for Rocket Engine: Fuels Japan’s Sustainable Space Propulsion

12.11.2023 05:16 AM

Japan revolutionizes space exploration using biomethane produced from cow dung. Learn more about it in this article.