17 articles tagged with "space"
A recent workshop by the Mitchell Institute underscores the pressing requirement for a clear framework to address hostile acts in space, particularly in light of China's growing counterspace capabilities.
Meteors, often unnoticed until they enter Earth's atmosphere, can generate powerful sonic booms. These booms can release energy equivalent to hundreds of tons of TNT due to rapid deceleration.
ElevationSpace Inc. has successfully secured $40 million in Series B funding, enhancing its total funding to $63.5 million, as it aims to develop its Space-to-Earth transportation platform.
The evolving space economy faces significant hurdles due to MEO durability issues, which may jeopardize LEO operations reliant on reliable hardware.
Austrian startup Gate Space has obtained 6.3 million euros from a European government-backed program, reflecting a rising trend in funding for space initiatives across Europe.
Recent research highlights the role of electric space waves in reducing the risks posed by 'killer electrons', ultrafast particles that threaten satellites and astronauts.
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the MeerKAT telescope, identifying the most distant hydroxyl megamaser to date, which may reshape our understanding of the early universe.
On May 27, 2026, Leaf Space announced its new connectivity service, TreeNet, in partnership with D-Orbit and EnduroSat, aimed at improving space communications.
Recent studies have begun to question the established laws governing black holes, particularly in the context of vacuum gravity, raising intriguing implications for our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.
Research indicates that numerous 'Mini-Neptune' exoplanets could be enveloped in hazy atmospheres similar to diesel exhaust, contrasting with the clear views of Earth captured by Artemis astronauts.
As NASA moves forward with its moon base plans, China is reportedly increasing its space exploration activities, marking a significant moment in the ongoing space race.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a rare galaxy located 100 million light-years from Earth, showcasing a bright center and an unusual structure that hints at spiral formation.
Astronomers have potentially identified a new member of the odd radio circles class, named J1248+4826, which are large ring-like structures detectable only at radio wavelengths.
Recent findings indicate that Earth is gathering iron-60, a rare radioactive isotope, as our solar system traverses the Local Interstellar Cloud.
Asteroid 2026 JH2 was identified shortly before its close approach to Earth, but experts assure there is no danger of impact.
Varda Space Industries has entered a significant partnership with United Therapeutics to explore drug development in microgravity, marking a pivotal moment in the commercialization of space-based pharmaceuticals.
Recent research indicates that Saturn's iconic rings may have originated from a moon named Chrysalis, which is thought to have disintegrated under the planet's gravitational influence.