Tag: Space exploration
Accidental Launch: Private Chinese Rocket’s Not-So-Static Fire Test
A private Chinese rocket unexpectedly launched during a static fire test on June 30, 2024. Space Pioneer, a Beijing-based company, was conducting the test with the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket in Gongyi,...
Chinese Rocket Test Failure: Accidental Launch and Crash
A Chinese rocket experienced an accidental launch during a ground test, causing it to soar into the air before crashing into a nearby mountain and exploding in flames. The company Space Pioneer, which owns...
Firefly Aerospace Launches 8 Cubesats to Orbit Tonight
Firefly Aerospace is all set to launch its Alpha rocket for the fifth time ever, and this time it will be sending eight cubesats to orbit. The mission, named "Noise of Summer," is scheduled...
The Synchronization of Puffy Exoplanets: Understanding Their Perfect Rhythm
Sub-Neptune planets that move in sync with the rest of their planetary systems are less dense than those that don't, according to planetary scientists. These planets, known as "sub-Neptunes," are the most common type...
Summer Spectacle: Witness a Temporary ‘New Star’ from a Stellar Explosion
Summer Spectacle: Witness a Temporary 'New Star' from a Stellar ExplosionThis summer, sky watchers may be in for a treat as a stellar explosion could create a temporary 'new star' in the night sky....
SpaceX Dragon Debris Found in North Carolina Confirmed by NASA
NASA has confirmed that a piece of space debris found on a hiking trail in North Carolina came from a SpaceX Dragon capsule that had traveled to the International Space Station. The object, a...
Eternal Stars at Milky Way’s Core: Powered by Dark Matter
The Sun has been shining for 4.6 billion years and scientists believe it has about 7 to 8 billion years left before it burns out. However, stars at the center of the Milky Way...
Unraveling the Mystery of JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ in the Universe’s Puzzle
Technological advancements often lead to discovering hidden mysteries in the universe, just like how infrared cameras revealed a hidden portrait in one of Picasso's paintings. Similarly, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered...
Who Qualifies as an Astronaut in the Age of Private Spaceflight?
The title of "astronaut" is a prestigious label that only a select few individuals have had the opportunity to earn, with just 652 people having ventured into outer space. In the early days of...
Protecting Satellites from Space Radiation with Innovative Materials
The space environment is incredibly harsh, filled with extreme radiation that can damage spacecraft and satellites. Scientists are constantly searching for materials that can withstand these conditions. Recently, a team of materials researchers discovered...