Solar storm heading towards earth could affect cell and GPS signals
A solar storm moving at 1.6 million kilometers per hour is expected to hit earth today and affect cell and GPS signals. Read on for more.
Max Polyakov and Tom Markusic may launch Firefly Aerospace rocket in 2019
Firefly Aerospace, owned by Markusic, was left to die in 2016 because of lack of funding.
Samsung partners with CNN for Apollo 11 anniversary
The Apollo 11 landing was witnessed by millions of people around the world ushering in a new era of TV technology.
NASA plans on using the Space Launch System rocket to get back to the moon by 2024
NASA lays out 4 key reasons why going back to the moon is in our best interest, inspiration, science, exploration, and economy.
[Infographic] The Psychology of Space
Over time, even the smallest annoyances about our personal spaces can build up, raising the levels of stress hormones in our bodies.
This 81-megapixel photo of the moon is amazing
This 81-megapixel image of the moon is just mind blowing.
Scientists suggest the Oumuamua asteroid might be an extraterrestrial spaceship or probe
In a paper entitled, “Could Solar Radiation Pressure Explain “Oumuamua’s Peculiar Acceleration,” these scientists bring up that very possibility.
NASA sending a helicopter to Mars, will see if it will fly
This helicopter will be hitching a ride to the red planet on the belly of the Mars 2020 rover.
Advanced Plant Habitat grows its first crops on the International Space Station
The first batch of crops included Dwarf Wheat and Arabidopsis, which are small flowering plants related to cabbage and mustard.
Aurora Station, first-ever luxury space hotel, wants to launch in 2021
Visitors will be taken on a twelve day cruise quite literally around the world (and around and around).
We want to establish colonies on Mars, but where should we start?
Some areas that make sense to avoid are the inactive volcanoes on the planet surface.
Tiangong-1 space lab likely to come crashing down to Earth tonight
Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the lab as it’s been hurtling out of control.
Giant harpoon may be the answer to space junk
Airbus is going with a harpoon versus a net, robotic arm, or any other method due to its simplicity.
NASA Hammer probe would use brute force and nukes for rogue asteroids
Using nukes would admittedly be the very last option.
Mr. Steven narrowly misses its first SpaceX fairing catch
Elon Musk already has ideas about how to do better next time.
Hubble Telescope spots Neptune storm coming to an end
This storm is working a bit differently than researchers expected.
“Mr. Steven” joins the SpaceX drone ship fleet to catch rocket fairings
Imagine something like this, but with a giant net attached.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may soon be a “Great Red Memory”
In as little as 20-30 years, the Great Red Spot may be no more.
Elon Musk tells us why for SpaceX, more small engines are better than fewer big engines
“It’s sort of like the way modern computer systems are set up.”
Nickel Titanium gives NASA spring tires strength to handle Lunar or Martian terrain
NASA is constantly striving to innovate in ways that will improve not only space travel but also life on Earth.
First picture of the SpaceX spacesuit shown from Elon Musk
Musk was quick to point out that this is not a mockup, but a functional suit that has already been tested.
SpaceX will ferry two private citizens around the moon in 2018
There is no word on who may be taking this historic trip, but the pool for potential moon tourists is likely quite small.
Company poised to generate new satellite images of the entire Earth every day
Current satellite images are often months or in most cases, years old. Planet wants to image the entire Earth daily.
SpaceX will launch its first reusable rocket later this year
Spectacular landings are a great first step, but a rocket will not be truly reusable until it is, well, actually reused.
NASA set to launch asteroid sample return mission
The mission will take seven years from start to finish.
SpaceX takes next step towards reusing rockets
SpaceX takes the next step towards reusable rockets with the test-firing of a previously landed first stage.
NASA turns to Rocky to keep astronauts fit in deep space
Let’s just say right up front that no, Sylvester Stallone will not be a permanent fixture on future space missions, nor will his silver screen … Read more…
Twenty Products Born From Space Travel
Space travel and space exploration is more than just studying the worlds beyond our world, it’s also responsible for providing many inventions we use today. … Read more…
