Discovery: volcanic activity on the Moon
The Chang’e 5 mission reveals recent volcanic activity on the Moon, dating back only 120 million years. New analyses of lunar samples brought back by […]
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US commercial remote sensing satellites lag behind
The US commercial remote sensing satellite industry is in danger of losing its edge to global competition, particularly from China. The US commercial remote sensing […]
How Lockheed bought a space company for ‘next to nothing’
Lockheed Martin acquires Terran Orbital for 25% of the initial price, strengthening its space supply chain despite Terran’s financial difficulties. Lockheed Martin has completed the […]
Space Force: integrating business and technology
Defense Science Board report calls for wider adoption of commercial space technologies to enhance effectiveness and resilience of military space operations. A recent report by […]
If aliens arrive on Earth…
Technical analysis of the possible strategies of countries in the event of the arrival of aliens on Earth, the expected reactions and possible options. The […]
Warp thrusters are possible (Warp Speed)
Warp thrusters could be detected via gravitational waves. Extraterrestrials could already be using this advanced technology. Scientists have studied the possibility that warp thrusters, similar […]
Using virtual reality to explore asteroids
Discover how virtual reality can be used to visit asteroids such as Ryugu, offering immersive experiences for scientists and space enthusiasts. Virtual reality (VR) is […]
Space Command tracking Starlink satellite re-entries
U.S. Space Command is working with SpaceX to track and inform the public about the controlled re-entry of approximately 100 Starlink satellites. U.S. Space Command […]
Chang’e-6: return to Earth with the first samples from the far side of the Moon
Chang’e-6 returns to Earth with samples from the far side of the Moon. A historic mission to understand lunar evolution. The Chang’e-6 mission from the […]
The challenges facing Russia’s GLONASS satellite navigation system
Russia’s GLONASS satellites are suffering from breakdowns and inadequate funding, threatening their reliability. We take a look at the technical impact and solutions. In brief […]