Space

This Is Where Satellites Go To Die

The earth has thousands of satellites in orbit, and every one of them has an expiration date, so here's what happens to those satellites when they are retired.

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How NASA Is Using Satellites To Protect Tigers, Jaguars, And Elephants

NASA missions are used to track the habitats of animals like tigers, jaguars, and elephants, which are threatened by the loss of their habitats.

By Georgina Torbet Read More

Mars Is About To Get Bombarded By Solar Flares - Here's Why Scientists Are Excited

The sun will continue to become more active as it moves through its 11-year cycle, ramping up to its highest point of activity called solar maximum.

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Why Do Solar Storms Affect Power Grids (And Do We Know When They'll Hit Earth Next)?

As auroras appear much further south than usual, you might wonder what's causing them, and the potential dangers. We've got all the details here.

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Commercial Space: What You Need To Know About The Low Earth Orbit Economy

Pioneering people have long explored new territory for commercial gain. Here's what you need to know about the burgeoning low Earth orbit economy.

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What Is A Geomagnetic Storm, And Are They Hazardous?

As people have seen the aurora borealis, or northern lights, much further south than normal, many worry it might be dangerous. Let us explain away your fears.

By Cody D. Campbell Read More

6 Innovative New Technologies NASA Is Exploring

Looking to entrepreneurs and innovators for new technology that will transform future space missions, these projects are greenlit for another phase of funding.

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Blue Origin's BE-4 Vs. SpaceX's Raptor Engine: What's The Difference Between Them?

Between both efforts in private space industry, Blue Origin and SpaceX both have powerful rocket engines that will fuel trips to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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This 360-Degree NASA Video Lets You Visualize Falling Into A Black Hole

NASA answered an age-old and terrifying question about the cosmos by creating a 360-degree visualization of what it would be like to fall into a black hole.

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What Kind Of Planes Are The Polaris Ghost Squadron Jets?

Ahead of the Polaris commercial space mission scheduled for 2024, this squadron of jets gives astronauts the chance to experience space travel conditions.

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Here's How NASA's Ion Thrusters Keep Satellites Flying

Satellites can stay in orbit for a long time if they use thrusters to avoid orbital decay, but fuel is heavy and expensive. NASA has a better idea instead.

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Scientists Spot A Giant Cloudy Planet That's As Light As Cotton Candy

Exoplanets come in all shapes and sizes and even have their own weather conditions. Well, this giant cloudy planet is as light as cotton candy.

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This Telescope Will Search For The Ghostly Fingerprints Of Mysterious Dark Matter

Rubin will be performing a survey of the sky using the largest digital camera ever built for astronomy.

By Georgina Torbet Read More

Everything We Know About SpaceX's Futuristic New Space Suit

The SpaceX suit has been improved with enhanced reliability and the development of backup systems during spacewalks.

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Here's How NASA Spotted Thousands Of Near-Earth Asteroids

There's an astronomical number of asteroids hanging around Earth, and it's important to spot them before they get too close. Here's one way NASA achieved that.

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Here's How Astronauts On The ISS Repair Broken Space Telescopes

Even the most advanced technology can break down from time to time. When that happens in space, it can be a complicated process to conduct repairs.

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Laser Transmission Explained: What It Means For Transmitting Data During Space Exploration

Some of the earliest spaceflights have been facilitated via radio communication with Earth, but laser transmission is the modern evolution of space comms.

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This Rover Plans To Search For Life On Mars: Here's How

Another rover will be join the Mars exploration rush as the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin is back on track to head to the planet.

By Georgina Torbet Read More

Zero Gravity Explained: Where & When Does It Exist?

Have you ever wondered how astronauts seem to defy gravity and float around aboard their spacecrafts? Is it possible to simulate this on earth?

By Jonathan H. Kantor Read More

How NASA Spotted The Effects Of El Niño From Space

NASA has been tracking the El Niño event, which began in 2023 and had its biggest effects through the end of 2023 and into the early months of 2024.

By Georgina Torbet Read More

Everything You Wanted To Know About The Boeing Starliner Spacecraft

You might have heard about the Boeing Starliner's development, or delay. We've got all the other details on why it's important and when you could see it here.

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Here's How NASA Tests Its Spacecraft For The Rigors Of Space Travel

NASA plans to launch many more spacecraft to study celestial bodies, but first it has to make sure they can handle space. That's where this simulator comes in.

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Purple Planets, Not Green Ones, May Be Key To The Search For Alien Life

The search for alien life has gotten a bit more interesting thanks to new research on the possible existence of purple bacteria on exoplanets.

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The U.S Space Force Just Greenlit A First-Of-Its-Kind Combat Exercise In Outer Space

The U.S. Space Force is planning a first -- an actual space combat simulation. This is new not just for the Space Force or the U.S., but humankind as a whole.

By Matthew Lee Read More

Are Water-Powered Engines Real? NASA Says 'Yes,' But It's Complicated

Rather than using traditional gasoline as a power source, imagine a world where vehicles were powered by water. In 2021, NASA tested the theory in space.

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How Many Raptor Engines Does SpaceX's Starship Heavy Have & How Powerful Are They?

You may be surprised to learn that today's modern spacecraft are not powered by just one but multiple rocket engines. Here's how many power SpaceX's Starship.

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Here's The Difference Between A Solar And Lunar Eclipse

Curious about what sets one type of eclipse apart from the others? Here is a quick breakdown of the differences between a solar and a lunar eclipse.

By David Bixenspan Read More