Tag: Space exploration
SpaceX Starlink Satellites Misplaced Due to Rocket Mishap
A SpaceX rocket recently experienced its first failure in nearly a decade, resulting in the misplacement of 20 Starlink satellites in an orbit too low to be sustained. The Falcon 9 rocket took off...
Mapping Dark Matter in Dwarf Galaxy Using Hubble Telescope
The Draco dwarf galaxy, a faint and star-poor galaxy, has been found to be rich in dark matter, thanks to observations made by the Hubble Space Telescope. This discovery supports the Standard Model of...
Exploring the Future: Space.com’s 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17
Space.com is celebrating its 25th anniversary by looking ahead to the future of space exploration. Since its launch in 1999, Space.com has witnessed incredible advancements in astronomical research and spaceflight. But what can we...
Revolutionary Spacesuit Converts Urine into Drinkable Water
A new spacesuit design inspired by a sci-fi classic, Dune, may revolutionize space exploration by converting urine into drinkable water. The innovative suit, created by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University, aims...
Revolutionary Spacesuit Technology: Transforming Astronaut Urine into Drinkable Water
Astronauts have always faced challenges when it comes to collecting and purifying water in space. The current system of using maximum absorbency garments and in-suit drinking bags is uncomfortable and limited in capacity. However,...
‘Space Hurricanes: Phenomenon Churning at Earth’s Magnetic Poles’
Space hurricanes are not just a phenomenon that occurs at Earth's north magnetic pole. Recent research has revealed that these swirling storms of plasma can also be found near the south magnetic pole. The...
SpaceX Rocket Failure in Orbit: Causes and Consequences
The recent failure of the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has brought an end to the company's streak of more than 300 successful launches. This malfunction, the first since 2016, occurred...
Family Portrait of the Penguin and Egg Galaxies Captured by Webb Telescope
The Penguin and the Egg galaxies have been captured in a family portrait by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing more details than ever before. These two interacting galaxies, also known as NGC 2936...
Ancient Mars Was Once Covered in Ice and Water, Study Finds
Mars, our neighboring planet, is known for its cold and dry environment today. However, a recent study published on July 7 in Communications Earth and Environment sheds light on Mars' ancient past, revealing that...
Revolutionary Device Allows Future Astronauts to Safely Recycle Urine
A new urine filtration system developed by researchers from Cornell University could revolutionize the way future astronauts explore space. The system, detailed in Frontiers in Space Technology, aims to provide astronauts with a continuous...