Guiding Orion: Jorge Chong’s Mission to Advance Deep Space Exploration
Jorge Chong is helping shape the future of human spaceflight, one calculation at a time. As a project manager for…
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Guiding Orion: Jorge Chong’s Mission to Advance Deep Space Exploration
Jorge Chong is helping shape the future of human spaceflight, one calculation at a time. As a project manager for…
Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully completed an engine burn to lower its orbit around the Moon, as part…
New Fossils Suggest Land Life Bounced Back Faster Than Expected After End-Permian Mass Extinction
Fossil evidence has indicated that land ecosystems rebounded more quickly than previously thought after the end-Permian mass extinction, which occurred…
Exoplanet WASP-121 b’s Atmosphere Features Iron Rains, Jet Streams, and More
An exoplanet with extreme weather conditions, including iron rain and violent winds, has been identified around 900 light-years away. The…
NASA Sends Experiment to Space to Study Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is…
New Seismic Data Challenges Earth’s Inner Core Structure, Reveals Surprising Findings
New research suggests that Earth’s inner core may not be as solid as previously believed. Scientists studying seismic waveforms have…
NASA Says There’s 3.1% Chance Of Asteroid Hitting Earth, New Simulation Shows Its Devastating Effect
The probability of a “city-killer” asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just increased to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, according to…
Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars, Expanding Habitability Timeline
Scientists have identified evidence suggesting that liquid water once flowed openly on Mars, indicating that the planet may have had…
NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Dismiss ‘Stranded’ Claims, Set for Return in March
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, have…