Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), in collaboration with […]
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
A newly identified asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has been highlighted as a potential threat to Earth with an estimated 1-in-43 chance of impact in 2032. […]
Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
A significant number of astronauts spending extended time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have reported changes to their vision, raising concerns for future deep-space […]
Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix Capsule Set for First Orbital Test on SpaceX Mission
A cargo-return technology developed by Germany-based Atmos Space Cargo is set to undergo its first in-space test with an upcoming SpaceX mission. The company’s Phoenix […]
NASA’s PUNCH Mission Set to Track the Sun’s Corona and Solar Wind in 3D
A new space mission designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and track space weather in three dimensions is set to launch this month. NASA’s […]
Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Triggers Emergency Response from Greek Authorities
Greek authorities have responded to an intensifying earthquake swarm near Santorini by closing schools and deploying emergency teams. The tremors, which began last week, have […]
NASA’s Juno Detects Io’s Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
A volcanic eruption of unprecedented scale has been observed on Jupiter’s moon Io, with a massive hotspot detected in the southern hemisphere. The discovery was […]
Moon’s Deepest Canyons Formed in Minutes by High-Speed Impact Debris
Two colossal canyons on the moon, both deeper than the Grand Canyon, were formed in under ten minutes by surges of high-speed rock debris, as […]
NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission
NASA is inviting U.S. companies to collaborate on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a mission initially halted due to budget constraints. Designed to […]
Robot Gets a Grip – NASA
Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a “capture cube” in this image from Feb. 4, 2025. The experimental grippers demonstrated […]
