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Paving the way to thriving in space

In late December, SpaceX-24 will deliver a payload to the International Space Station. Three new experiments that will help scientists better understand specific biological and physical phenomena will be on board......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 17th, 2021

NASA turns off another of Voyager 2’s instruments to save power

The Voyager spacecraft, launched in the 1970s, has turned off its plasma science instrument to save power for exploring interstellar space......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 55 min. ago

What an achievement: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space

In an amazing feat, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space. It traveled and made it back safely. Here's the story......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 55 min. ago

NASA is working on a plan to replace its space station, but time is running out

"Initially, Congress almost treated the program as a joke." The next year is crucial for the future of NASA and its plans to extend human activity in low-Earth orbit. For the firs.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

ULA hasn’t given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tug

On Friday's launch, United Launch Alliance will test the limits of its Centaur upper stage. The second flight of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, planned for Friday morning.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

NASA"s laser comms demo makes deep space record, completes first phase

The Deep Space Optical Communications tech demo has completed several key milestones, culminating in sending a signal to Mars' farthest distance from Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Celebrating the fungus among us: How fungi support, restore ecosystems

The word "fungus" may inspire visions of an unwanted growth under your nail or maybe even of a pizza topping before thoughts of a thriving ecosystem......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The best 60 percent keyboards for 2024

If you don't have a ton of desk space, a small keyboard is best. Here are some of the best 60 percent keyboards if you care for the small form factor......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

New solar wind plasma sensor will help track space weather

The Southwest Research Institute-developed Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) has been delivered and integrated into a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite dedicated to tracking space weather. SWiPS will measure the properti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Investigating the statistical likelihood of triple star systems hosting exoplanets

Why is it important to search for exoplanets in triple star systems and how many can we find there? This is what a recent study accepted by Astrophysics & Space Science hopes to address after a pair of researchers from the University of Texas at Arli.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Solar Sails and Comet Tails: How Sunlight Pushes Stuff Around

It seems crazy, but light actually exerts a physical force on objects. It could power a new generation of spacecraft for deep-space missions......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night

A NASA inspector general report gives new details on a leak that has plagued the ISS for five years, and reveals that the agency considers it the highest-level risk......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Webb telescope detects unusual gas jets from Centaur 29P

Inspired by the half-human, half-horse creatures that are part of Ancient Greek mythology, the field of astronomy has its own kind of centaurs: distant objects orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Neptune. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has mapped.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

The best Razer keyboards to buy in 2024

Razer is a well-known brand in the peripherals space, especially when it comes to premium gaming equipment. Here are some of the best Razer keyboards for 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Watch how astronauts drink coffee in space

NASA has shared a short video showing how astronauts aboard the International Space Station get their daily coffee fix......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

How to start the Starfield Shattered Space DLC

The Starfield universe has gotten a little bit bigger with the Shattered Space DLC. Here's how you can start exploring all the new content the expansion adds......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

NASA"s instruments capture sharpest image of Earth"s radiation belts

From Aug. 19–20, ESA's (European Space Agency's) Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission made history with a daring lunar-Earth flyby and double gravity assist maneuver, a spaceflight first. As the spacecraft zipped past our moon and home planet.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Webb researchers discover lensed supernova, confirm Hubble tension

Measuring the Hubble constant, the rate at which the universe is expanding, is an active area of research among astronomers around the world who analyze data from both ground- and space- based observatories. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has alre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Watch the Crew Dragon hurtling through space at 17,500 mph

Watch this footage showing a Crew Dragon spacecraft zipping through space, high above the Pacific Ocean, as it travels to the space station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Developing artificial muscles to give weakened people their strength back

Researchers have succeeded in making artificial muscle fibers from rubber thread, paving the way for sewing the muscles into a blouse and giving renewed strength to the wearer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

European Space Agency releases new strategy for Earth observation

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World. Responding to the escalating threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme weather and the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024