developing advanced humanoid robots to assist astronauts on future lunar missions, potentially transforming how we explore the Moon’s surface. NASA is accelerating its development of humanoid robotics, aiming to integrate advanced machines into future...

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...

First underwater habitat opens its doors to human crews, revealing what life inside a deep‑sea living lab really feels like. A deep‑sea laboratory has been installed on the seafloor of the Florida Keys, turning a once‑science‑fiction concept into a...

to uncover what happened billions of years ago. A fresh analysis of Charon, Pluto’s largest satellite, indicates that the moon retains a record of a primordial process that gradually slowed its spin. By scrutinizing the mountain ridges that dominate the...

NOAA-tracked solar flare may light up the U.S. with auroras, offering a rare chance to see the northern lights across several states. A pair of solar eruptions launched on July 26 and 27 could trigger a modest aurora that may be visible in the northern...

NASA astronauts are starting a new week of space station research, prioritizing human health, cargo operations, and critical preparations for space travel. The Expedition 75 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off a busy week...

NASA is testing 12 experimental heat shields on a doomed cargo spacecraft, potentially revolutionizing the safety and success of future Mars missions. NASA is repurposing a departing cargo spacecraft, destined for destruction, into a high-speed...

Juno spacecraft skimmed Io at a distance of roughly 1,500 km (930 mi) and employed its Microwave Radiometer (MWR) to probe the moon’s interior. The instrument’s measurements revealed a sharp rise in temperature just beneath the surface, offering the...

Mercury is shrinking faster than previously thought, as new research reveals that impact debris masked signs of the planet’s ongoing geological contraction. New evidence suggests Mercury has undergone significantly more structural contraction than...

many specimens survived the ordeal. Why Nearby Worlds Pose Tough Challenges Even the hardiest organisms face obstacles on the Moon, Mars and Venus, according to astrobiologist David Grinspoon of the Planetary Science Institute. The lunar surface lacks...

can provide lightweight shielding against hazardous solar storms for future deep‑space missions. Long‑duration voyages to the Moon, Mars and farther destinations will subject crew members to radiation levels far exceeding those encountered in low‑Earth...

SpaceX completes full static fire of Starship Super Heavy booster, a key step before the eagerly awaited Flight 13 launch. In a decisive step toward the upcoming Starship Flight 13, SpaceX ignited all 33 Raptor engines on its Super Heavy booster during...

data marks a major leap forward in planetary science. The team is now looking toward applying the same framework to study the Moon, potentially unlocking secrets hidden beneath the lunar surface. This discovery of a deep-seated warm spot provides...

A rare total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon deep red this September, offering billions of people a chance to witness the spectacle. On the nights of 7 and 8 September 2025, the Moon will undergo a striking transformation as a total lunar eclipse...

The NASA-funded Interworld Slingshot Resource Surveys study is exploring whether a small spacecraft could survey the moon, a near-Earth asteroid and Phobos during a single mission using a single remote-sensing instrument. Credit: Pablo Sobron While the...

NASA is developing cutting-edge guidance technology designed to help future spacecraft land safely in the most challenging terrain across the solar system. New Autonomous Navigation System Paves Way for High-Stakes Lunar Landings NASA is refining a...

Fenomeno celeste imperdibile: il 12 giugno allineamento fugace di Mercurio, Venere e Giove per uno spettacolo unico nel cielo serale. Tonight, observers around the world will have a short-lived chance to see an uncommon planetary line‑up as Mercury,...

The scientific name of jellyfish is Aurelia. The common Jellyfish occurring in warm and temperate seas all over the world. It belongs to: PhylumCoelenterata ClassScyphozoa OrderSemaeostomae Aurelia aurita is a moon jellyfish. It represents the dominant...

sprawling lunar cities, championed by industry titans like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, face a sobering reality check. While the Moon’s polar regions have long been heralded as the foundation for permanent human expansion, new research indicates that the...

automated pipelines could reliably reproduce the measurements that underpin age dating and geological interpretation of the Moon’s surface. Lunar craters serve as chronometers, allowing scientists to infer the relative age of terrain by counting and...