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Mars, a planet that once thrived with water, now carries the remnants of its aqueous past in the form of atmospheric hydrogen and deuterium. These two isotopes of hydrogen serve as crucial indicators in deciphering the story of water loss on the Red Planet. In a groundbreaking study led by John Clarke from the Center […]

Perseverance, the intrepid Mars rover, has been pioneering innovative “adaptive sampling” techniques that harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to autonomously identify and analyze mineral compositions in Martian rocks. This groundbreaking approach marks a significant stride toward creating “smart” spacecraft capable of independent scientific exploration. At the heart of this technology lies PIXL (Planetary […]

Next month, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will carry out a daring and unprecedented maneuver – the first combined lunar-Earth flyby. This highly precise maneuver will harness the gravitational forces of the Moon and Earth in quick succession, bending Juice’s trajectory and lining it up for the next stage of its journey to Jupiter. […]

Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, has secured a significant pilot contract with an international defense ministry. This groundbreaking partnership showcases the company’s commitment to using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its satellite data offerings. In collaboration with SynMax, a Houston-based satellite analytics and intelligence company, Planet is introducing […]

An antenna on ExoMars’ Trace Gas Orbiter has been repurposed to help researchers explore new areas of the Martian atmosphere. Using this modified equipment, a team including researchers from Imperial College London has investigated previously unreachable regions of Mars’ atmosphere. These areas, which can obstruct radio signals, are vital for future Mars habitation missions. The […]

ESA’s Space Safety program has obtained permission to begin preparatory work for its next planetary defense mission – the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses). Ramses will rendezvous with the asteroid 99942 Apophis and accompany it through its exceptionally close flyby of Earth in 2029. This rare event, where an asteroid of this size […]

Booster 12, the Super Heavy booster to be used for Starship Flight 5, was rolled out from Mega Bay 1 to the Orbital Launch Site on Tuesday, July 9. It was lifted onto Pad A’s orbital launch mount by the Mechazilla “chopstick” arms that evening. Testing for Booster 12 commenced with a partial propellant load […]

Located approximately 17,000 light-years away, Omega Centauri has long been known as the brightest and largest globular cluster in the night sky. When observed in areas with low light pollution, it appears nearly as large as a full moon. Globular clusters can contain up to one million stars at the same time and are often […]

The recent Canadian space junk incident serves as a stark reminder of the growing risks posed by the proliferation of space debris. In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding, a surreal event that would not seem out of place in a science fiction movie. This incident […]

The question of whether Mars ever supported life has fascinated scientists and the public for decades. Central to this inquiry is understanding the planet’s past climate: was it warm and wet, akin to Earth’s climate, or was it cold and icy, making it less likely to support life as we know it? A recent study […]