Venus’ Rocky Exoplanet Twin Discovered Near Dim Home Star; Key to Finding Other Habitable Planets?

Medicine & Technology Apr 07, 2017

Find out details about Venus' discovered twin, GJ 1132b here.

Mars Could Have Been Overflowing With Water: Scientists Blame Atmospheric Loss

Apr 05, 2017

Microbial life on Mars could have existed at the surface early in Mars' history overflowing with water. But as the planet dried up and cooled down due to a loss of atmosphere, any life could have been driven down, force into rare surface oases or just simply died out.

Exomars 2020 Still On The Go, ESA Has Double Their Efforts For The Next Phase

Mar 29, 2017

European Space Agency (ESA) has now doubled their efforts on Mars mission in 2020 after the failed mission of Schiaparelli lander last year. Half a billion Euros are now been poured by ESA to be dedicated to the next phase of the Exomars 2020 program.

Astronomers Name Newly Discovered Planetary System After Famous Beer Brand

Mar 15, 2017

After announcing the discovery of a new planetary system it is revealed that the astronomers named it after a popular beer.

Astronomers Name Newly Discovered Planetary System After Famous Beer Brand

Mar 15, 2017

After announcing the discovery of a new planetary system it is revealed that the astronomers named it after a popular beer.

Moon Regains Footing As Prime Destination, Trump Administration Eyes Private Partnership For Space Explorations

Mar 14, 2017

Moon has regained interest under Trump administration as a destination, contradicting the previous US stance that shies away from the astronomical body because "explorers had already seen it."

New Closest Photos of Saturn's Tiny Moon Looks Like A Dumpling

Mar 13, 2017

NASA has released the latest unedited photographs of Pan, one of Saturn’s many moons, which were taken by the Cassini spacecraft during a close flyby.

India vs China: Which Country Has Better Space Advancements

Mar 01, 2017

India and China are now in a race to be the third most powerful country in space explorations.

UAE Plans To Build Martian City On Mars Called 'Mars 2117'

Feb 17, 2017

Mars 2117 UAE Martian city isn't slated for construction anytime soon." Al Maktoum also added that 100 years is needed to fulfill the Mars 2117 project.

Earth-Like Planet Is Venus’s Twin

Nov 15, 2015

A new planet is discovered with similarities to Earth and has an atmosphere.

NASA’s Next Step For Mars

Oct 14, 2015

The technology and infrastructure are needed to make the exploration of Mars possible.

Chinese Astronauts Hope to Come aboard International Space Station, and End US Ban

May 31, 2015

In the fifteen years since the International Space Station has been in operation, this multi-nation venture has steadily advanced our understanding of science, from astronomy, to human physiology, to materials science. It represents a global effort in scientific research and includes five participating space agencies, from the U.S., Russia, Japan, Europe and Canada. Noticeably absent is China. The Chinese would like to see that change.

See What Tools Made the Cut Aboard the Upcoming Europa Clipper Mission

May 27, 2015

What would you pack for the 390 million mile trip to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa? Last year, NASA posed that question to a bevy of scientists and after whittling down the final 33 proposals, they have decided on nine items that will rocket aboard the Europa Clipper, which is set to blast off sometime after 2020.

A New Vehicle in the Works to Investigate the Hellish Atmosphere of Venus

May 19, 2015

While much attention has been paid to Martian exploration in recent years, there remains a dedicated cadre of scientists focused on Earth's twin, Venus. And in a recent press release from Northrup Grumman, plans for a new vehicle were unveiled that just might provide a bird's eye view of this hot and hostile planet.

Telescope Construction Delayed Due To Blizzard Warning in Hawaii

Mar 13, 2015

A new telescope is about to be built that would help scientists to be able to see somewhere around 13 billion light years away into the universe and probably in its early years. But the construction of that telescope has been delayed due to snowfall.