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fromNature
13 hours ago

Space diplomacy: bridging the operating gaps between myriad missions

Increased space activity requires coordinated efforts to prevent fragmentation and manage risks associated with orbital congestion and resource extraction.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Meta seeking energy from space for earth-bound datacenters

Meta is pursuing innovative energy solutions, including solar power from space, to meet its growing AI energy demands.
#mars
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.
Science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
#spacex
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days ago

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.
Venture
fromFuturism
4 days ago

SpaceX's IPO Plan Will Give Elon Musk Ironclad Rule Over the Resulting Empire

SpaceX's IPO could become the largest in history, significantly increasing Elon Musk's wealth and control over the company.
European startups
fromFast Company
5 days ago

SpaceX doubles down on AI with its potential $60 billion Cursor buy

SpaceX is investing in AI, partnering with Cursor, and preparing for a significant IPO while managing financial challenges in the AI sector.
Science
fromArs Technica
13 hours ago

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.
Science
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

SpaceX is launching the Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, marking a busy period for the vehicle.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Following the identification of corrosion on HALO, a comprehensive investigation was promptly initiated. Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors, including aspects of the forging process, surface treatment, and material properties."
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Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
5 days ago

Moon Review

Extraterrestrial board games like Moon allow conflict escalation without geopolitical insensitivity, combining competition and cooperation in colony building.
#nasa
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

NASA's Artemis II returned from the moon just in time for Earth Day

NASA's Artemis II mission revived the iconic Earthrise imagery, emphasizing humanity's connection to Earth and the vulnerability of our planet.
Science
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.
Science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

What could go wrong? NASA wants to light a FIRE on the moon

NASA plans to conduct the first flammability test on the moon to understand fire behavior in low-gravity environments during future lunar missions.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
1 week ago

NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.
Science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the Moon

NASA is testing material flammability on the Moon to ensure safety for future lunar habitats and missions.
Science
fromFast Company
3 days ago

NASA's chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base and advance human exploration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

NASA's Artemis II returned from the moon just in time for Earth Day

NASA's Artemis II mission revived the iconic Earthrise imagery, emphasizing humanity's connection to Earth and the vulnerability of our planet.
Science
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.
Science
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Video Shows NASA Astronaut Struggling to Walk After Journey Around the Moon

Prolonged microgravity exposure causes various health issues for astronauts, including balance problems upon returning to Earth's gravity.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

It's Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb

A mysterious round object found in the Gulf of Alaska is identified as part of a massive sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

"The worst place to live on Earth is actually the safest place to live on another planet," he adds.
Roam Research
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Astronomers Discover Major Clue About 3I/ATLAS' Origins

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, likely originated from a cold region of the Milky Way, containing high amounts of heavy water.
#fungi
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Scientists Say They've Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years

Lasers may enable spacecraft to reach Alpha Centauri in about 20 years, significantly reducing travel time compared to current methods.
#artemis-ii
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Science

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Science

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
Science
fromEngadget
2 days ago

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Astronomers Create Entire Synthetic Universe "Indistinguishable" From Our Own

Astronomers created a synthetic universe to test the standard cosmological model, demonstrating its effectiveness in explaining galaxy formation.
#mars-colonization
Science
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.
Science
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

The first solid objects in the solar system formed shockingly fast

The solar system's first solids formed rapidly due to sudden temperature shifts, challenging the long-held view of a slow, peaceful process.
Science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.
#venus
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Earth Now Flying Through a Debris Field, Paper Finds

An asteroid shedding fragments is causing a spectacular meteor shower as Earth passes through its debris field.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

NASA faces a crucial choice on a Mars spacecraft-and it must decide soon

NASA must choose a new Mars communications relay after MAVEN's loss; Congress allocated $700 million, with bill language appearing to favor specific companies.
#artemis-2
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Science

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

Science
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

To alien eyes, Earth looks deceptively peaceful

Earth is the only known planet with life, but also with conflict and destruction, presenting a complex reality from different perspectives.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What the Astronauts See That Trump Cannot

The film then reversed the trick and zoomed back toward that Chicago couple and into their bodies to show the equally breathtaking world of our insides, down to the molecular and atomic level.
OMG science
#mars-exploration
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

NASA's shocking admission about life on Mars ahead of the Artemis II

Mars may provide evidence of microbial life, with a 90% chance of proof if samples are returned.
#exoplanets
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover 45 Earth-like planets that could have ALIENS

Scientists identified 45 Earth-like exoplanets in habitable zones where life could potentially exist, with some located only tens of light-years away.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover 45 Earth-like planets that could have ALIENS

Scientists identified 45 Earth-like exoplanets in habitable zones where life could potentially exist, with some located only tens of light-years away.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover discovers even older lost rivers at Jezero Crater

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered evidence of an ancient river-delta system buried beneath Jezero Crater's surface, extending Mars's habitability window to at least 4.2 billion years ago.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A molten, mushy state': scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet

Astronomers discovered L98-59d, a molten lava planet 35 light years away that represents an entirely new category of liquid planet with surface temperatures of 1,900°C and a hydrogen sulfide atmosphere.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Blast off! Martian microbes might travel between worlds on asteroid-impact debris

Deinococcus radiodurans, an extremophile bacterium, can survive extreme pressures from asteroid impacts on Mars, suggesting potential for microbial life dispersal across the solar system.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Find Microbes Can Survive Traveling from Planet to Planet While Clinging to Asteroids

Extremophile bacteria can survive extreme pressures simulating asteroid impacts, supporting the possibility that microorganisms could travel between planets via panspermia.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Running Out of Non-Life Explanations for What Its Rover Found on Mars

Long-chain alkanes in ancient Martian lakebed mud likely require biological sources because non-biological processes cannot explain their inferred original concentrations.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

60 years since humans touched the surface of another planet

Venera 3 became the first human-made object to reach another planet when it impacted Venus on March 1, 1966, though it failed to transmit data from the planet itself.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A non-public document reveals that science may not be prioritized on next Mars mission

NASA released a pre-solicitation for a $700 million Mars orbiter spacecraft contract to relay communications and provide navigation support through 2035, with competition expected to be more open than originally intended.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy

Mars experienced prolonged warm, wet climates with heavy rainfall that formed kaolinite pebbles, indicating some of the planet's most habitable intervals.
Science
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

A Man, a Plan, a Canal - Mars! - 99% Invisible

Early 20th-century Western society believed advanced Martian civilizations existed, driven by astronomer Percival Lowell's canal theory and widespread media sensationalism.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan

It did so with the blessing of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), who decided to delegate the meticulous work of route planning to Anthropic's AI model. This involves consulting orbital and surface imagery of Mars in order to set a series of waypoints to guide the rover's movements. Once plotted, this data gets transmitted about 140 million miles or 225 million kilometers - the average distance from Earth to Mars - where it's received by Perseverance as a navigational plan.
Science
fromEngadget
2 months ago

NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars

Since 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a number of historic milestones, including sending back the first audio recordings from Mars. Now, nearly five years after landing on the Red Planet, it just achieved another feat. This past December, Perseverance successfully completed a route through a section of the Jezero crater plotted by Anthropic's Claude chatbot, marking the first time NASA has used a large language model to pilot the car-sized robot.
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Science
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Space Cowboys

Billionaire suborbital flights spark controversy over priorities but contribute to engineering advancement and US space capability while raising valid ethical and practical questions.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Mars spacecraft measure effects of solar storm on red planet

A solar storm increased electrons in Mars's atmosphere by 45-278 percent, enabling scientists to study space weather effects using radio occultation between two ESA spacecraft.
#exoplanet
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

This Photo of Mars at Night Is Straight Up Haunting

Martian nights average about 12 hours and are extremely cold, but Curiosity's LED-equipped instruments illuminate shadowed rock interiors for scientific study.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Is this why we haven't found aliens? We're looking for wrong signal

Life requires sufficient phosphorus and nitrogen in a planet's rocky mantle; water alone is insufficient, and planetary oxygen balance determines element availability.
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