Alongside advances in space exploration, we’ve recently seen much time and money invested into technologies that could allow effective space resource utilisation. And at the forefront of these efforts has been a laser-sharp focus on finding the best way to produce oxygen on … Read More
It is almost certain that humans will set foot on Mars within our lifetimes. If the modern-day space race between private companies and nations continues, it is not out of the question that we will see a long-term human presence … Read More
LIGHT IS FAST. In fact, it is the fastest thing that exists, and it is a universal law that nothing can move faster than light. Light travels at 186,000 miles per second (300,000 kilometers per second), and it takes just … Read More
NASA’s asteroid impact mission is set to launch, and you can watch the event live as well as several science briefings. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space … Read More
Astronomers have discovered water vapor in the atmosphere of a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting within its star’s habitable zone. The discovery suggests that liquid water could exist on the rocky world’s surface, possibly forming a global ocean. The discovery, made with … Read More
The celestial stage is booked this week with both the peak of the Leonid meteor shower followed by a partial lunar eclipse. Fortunately, the night sky is an expansive venue, so long as Mother Nature keeps the curtain of clouds … Read More