DART mission in 2022. Precision Maneuvers for a Binary Target To successfully navigate toward the Didymos system and its moon, Dimorphos, the Hera spacecraft must perform a sustained firing of its Orbit Control Thrusters. This 93-minute burn is intended...

Orion spacecraft can drastically enhance its structural integrity during the extreme thermal demands of returning from the Moon. Following a comprehensive review of the Artemis II mission, data confirms that a modified flight trajectory resulted in a...

around the star while the newly found companion orbits the dwarf, the system blurs the line between planets and moons. Researchers have tentatively called the object an “exosatellite,” though its exact classification remains a matter of debate. “This...

temperate seas all over the world. It belongs to: PhylumCoelenterata ClassScyphozoa OrderSemaeostomae Aurelia aurita is a moon jellyfish. It represents the dominant medusoid stage. Shape and size of jellyfish (Aurelia): It looks like an umbrella. Its...

astronomer, made significant advancements in telescope technology during the early 17th century. His observations of the moon, planets, and stars revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. The parallel development of microscopes and telescopes...

instead that the Earth is spherical. Their theories were based on observations such as the curved shadow of the Earth on the moon during a lunar eclipse and the way ships gradually disappear over the horizon. Despite this scientific progress, the Flat...

points—specific positions in space where the gravitational forces between two large celestial bodies, such as Earth and the Moon, balance with the centripetal force felt by a smaller object. This equilibrium enables spacecraft to maintain a stable...

or other locally available materials, fungal composites could one day help astronauts build protective structures on the Moon or Mars. Possibility of Radiation Enhanced Metabolism The work also highlights a broader biological question. Some melanized...

takes priority over rigid adherence to schedules. As space agencies plan longer missions, including future stays on the Moon and eventual journeys to Mars, medical autonomy will become even more critical. Crews traveling millions of kilometers from...

remained largely unanswered: could humans reproduce in space? It is a deeply practical concern. Long-term missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond would eventually require sustainable human presence. That means understanding whether the earliest stages of...

missions beyond low Earth orbit, the human dimension of exploration is gaining prominence. The upcoming return to the Moon and eventual crewed journeys to Mars will place unprecedented demands on coordination between astronauts and ground teams. The...

side, some of its counterparts—such as L 98‑59 d—may be enveloped by a global magma sea. This contrasts with Jupiter’s moon Io, whose volcanic activity is driven by tidal heating, whereas lava exoplanets draw energy directly from stellar irradiation. A...

contract builds directly on its Blue Ghost mission, which launched in January 2025 and achieved a soft landing on the Moon roughly two months later. Blue Ghost became only the second commercial lander to touch down gently on the lunar surface, providing...

supporting remote industrial operations, and aiding agricultural activities. The reflected beam could be dialed from a faint moon‑like glow up to brightness comparable to noon‑time sunlight, with the ability to confine illumination to a defined area and...

spaceflight. Insights gleaned from the Soyuz MS‑28 crew will help shape countermeasures for longer missions slated for the Moon and beyond. Beyond the scientific implications, the landing marked a personal milestone for each astronaut, closing a chapter...

nudged its orbit toward Earth. At closest approach the asteroid will pass at a distance smaller than one‑tenth of the Earth‑Moon separation, well above the International Space Station but inside the ring of geosynchronous satellites that orbit near...

Successful viewing hinges on a dark site, an unobstructed view of the northern sky, and clear weather. While a near‑full Moon may lessen contrast, strong geomagnetic activity can still produce visible displays despite lunar illumination. Patience is...

nutrition but also recycle carbon dioxide and generate oxygen, reducing reliance on Earth‑based resupply for missions to the Moon, Mars or beyond. Beyond plant biology, the Shenzhou‑23 crew is pursuing a range of biomedical investigations. Using...

four objects simultaneously; the flybys are spaced between August 2027 and November 2028. Two of the asteroids host small moons, adding extra scientific interest as Lucy traverses the Trojan swarm. Because each encounter lasts only a few minutes,...

from the rest of the world, providing a rare analog for the isolation astronauts will face on long‑duration missions to the Moon or Mars. Social and psychological changes among crew members during nine months of Antarctic isolation. © PNAS The project...