Small Satellite Demonstrates Possible Solution for ‘Space Junk’

Small Satellite Demonstrates Possible Solution for ‘Space Junk’ The International Space Station serves as humanity’s orbital research platform, conducting a variety of experiments and research projects while in orbit around the planet. On June 20, 2018, the space station deployed the NanoRacks-Remove Debris satellite into space from outside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module. This technology […]

Now You Can Follow in Neil Armstrong’s Footsteps

Now You Can Follow in Neil Armstrong’s Footsteps Have you ever dreamed of going to the Moon? Imagined you were riding alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they piloted the lunar lander and made history? Now you can — at least virtually. Apollo 11 VR enables users to relive the Apollo 11 mission and […]

Uber teams with Nasa on flying car project

Uber has teamed up with NASA to develop flying cars for passenger transport. Uber’s planned “flying cars” will navigate crowded city skies with some help from NASA, if everything goes according to plan. The space agency has signed an agreement with Uber to help develop an air-traffic-control system for the flying-car project, which goes […]

Dream Chaser is ready to fly

Dream chaser spacecraft completes first test flight in 4 years. The Dream Chaser completed a glide test flight on November 11th, launching from a helicopter and landing at California’s Edwards Air Force Base. Notably, it’s this vehicle’s first flight in 4 years, and its first successful landing demonstration — when this ship last flew in […]

Sending a Habitat to Lunar Orbit by 2022

Bigelow Aerospace and United Launch Alliance announced on Tuesday that they’ll be sending their own inflatable habitat to lunar orbit by 2022. They’re calling it the Lunar Depot. Part laboratory, part hotel, the habitat will serve as a destination for anyone planning to visit the Moon. Bigelow Aerospace and United Launch Alliance announced on Tuesday […]

Cave on moon could house astronauts

Tokyo (AFP) – Scientists at Japan’s space agency have discovered a huge moon cave that could one day house a base that would shelter astronauts from dangerous radiation and wild temperature swings, officials said Thursday. Data taken from Japan’s SELENE lunar orbiter has confirmed the existence of the 50 kilometer (31 miles) long and 100 […]

The Moon Once Had an Atmosphere

The moon likely had an ancient, temporary atmosphere — similar to the pocket of gases that surround Earth — around 3 to 4 billion years ago, according to a new study. Scientists at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston found that the atmosphere was caused by ancient […]

The Aurora

The aurora is an incredible light show caused by collisions between gaseous particles with charged particles. Variations in color are due to the type of gas particles that are colliding. The most common aurora color which is green, is produced by oxygen molecules located about 60 miles above the earth.

Astronauts Research Adapting to Space and Plan for Spacewalks

The Expedition 53 crew members continued testing a new exercise device today while also exploring how their bodies are adapting to living in space. The station residents are also gearing up for three spacewalks planned in October. Commander Randy Bresnik joined Paolo Nespoli for a workout session on the new Miniature Exercise Device-2 (MED-2). The […]