Space Exploration
LCA to Launch LunarNet, Moon-Based Internet Service by 2030
this ambitious project aims to provide unparalleled, high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas around the globe, utilizing a network of satellites orbiting the moon.
Space Exploration
New Study Finds Psychedelic Mushrooms Can Boost Space Travel Endurance
psychedelic mushrooms may significantly enhance astronauts' psychological resilience during long-duration space travel
Space Exploration
Innovative Surgical Robot, MIRA, to Perform Simulation in Space
How can MIRA's technology be adapted to improve surgical access in remote and underserved regions on Earth?
Space Exploration
Russia and China Collaborate on Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2035
Unlike solar panels, which are limited by the moon's two-week-long night, a nuclear power plant could provide continuous electricity, making long-term settlement feasible
Space Exploration
Mars Wet Past: A Cradle for the Origins of Life
How does the potential for life on ancient Mars influence our search for extraterrestrial life in the universe?
Space Exploration
NASA Wants Astronauts for Moon and Mars Missions
NASA announces astronaut recruitment for missions to the moon and potentially Mars, setting an April 2, 2024, deadline for applications from qualified U.S. citizens.
Space Exploration
China Hosts the Launch of SESRI: The World’s Largest Space Environment Simulator
What role can ground-based simulators like SESRI play in preparing humanity for long-duration space missions, including Mars colonization?
Space Exploration
Voyager 1’s Cryptic Messages: A Deep-Space Puzzle for NASA
This issue has alarmed NASA, who describe the problem as akin to the spacecraft having a "stroke" that affects its communication abilities.
Space Exploration
Japan to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite to Combat Space Pollution
How might the use of biodegradable materials like wood transform the future of satellite technology?
Space Exploration
A Stunning Glitch: Japan’s Moon Lander Ends Up Upside Down
Discover the story behind Japan's SLIM moon lander's unexpected upside-down landing, showcasing the challenges and precision of lunar exploration.
Space Exploration
The Final Frontier: What Happens to a Dead Body in Space?
Discover what happens to a dead body in space, from vaporization of bodily fluids to potential mummification, and the implications for space exploration ethics.