While the Universe’s initial stars may exist, they have yet to be found. Another claim is that dark matter is wave-like, although a single poorly observed system precludes broad inferences. 2023 physics and astronomy disinformation incidents The JWST’s observations of distant galaxies are also thought to contradict the Big Bang theory. Variations from expectations are … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity chopper celebrated their 1,000th sol on Mars. They continue their journey by exploring the mysterious Jezero Crater and its geological history. Exploring Jezero’s Ancient River Delta and Collecting Vital Samples for Mars Sample Return The robotic duo just completed a detailed exploration of Jezero’s ancient river delta, finding evidence of … Read more
NASA sent UHD footage from deep space to Earth using new laser communication technology. The Psyche spacecraft, 19 million kilometers from Earth, hosted the demonstration. This is the first laser-delivered UHD video from a long distance. NASA’s Laser Triumph: Cat’s Playful Chase Beamed 19 Million Miles from Deep Space Taters, an orange cat, excitedly chased … Read more
Weather delays plagued Firefly Alpha’s fourth Fly the Lightning trip. Firefly Alpha’s Fly the Lightning Mission Faces Setback with Anomaly in Fourth Flight The launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s SLC-2W at 9:32 AM PST on December 22, 2023. Firefly’s first dedicated commercial mission deployed Tantrum into a retrograde orbit. After the scheduled second-stage … Read more
New images of Uranus’ rings and moons from the James Webb Space Telescope show them in unprecedented detail. James Webb Telescope Reveals Spectacular Infrared Image of Uranus, Unveiling Rings, Moons, and Polar Mysteries Webb’s infrared image shows storms, rings, moons, and a shining polar ice cap, unlike prior visible light images. With its 98-degree axial … Read more
Deputy Director of “Roscosmos,” Oleg Frolov, faces significant embezzlement allegations, according to the Investigative Committee’s press service. An unidentified entrepreneur and commercial organization representative have also been charged. Russian Space Agency Deputy Director Arrested in Alleged 435 Million Ruble Fraud Case The probe concerns the misappropriation of at least 435 million rubles during an equipment … Read more
The first laser-streamed video from outer space was made by NASA in a week of space exploration advances. Space Milestones: Laser-Streamed Cat Video Marks NASA’s Communication Triumph The video of Taters, a cat, pursuing a laser pointer was delivered from approximately 19 million miles distant, demonstrating the possibilities for long-distance data streaming. NASA’s Deep Space … Read more
The ESA is developing the largest lunar test bed. ESA is building a lunar simulation like NASA’s ‘Mars Yard’ to test Mars landers. European Space Agency (ESA) Lunar Test Bed Project: Mining Greenland’s Anorthosite for Moon-Like Samples The agency and Lumina Sustainable Materials are mining anorthosite in Greenland for lunar-like rock samples. UK VULCAN and … Read more
Thousands of small meteorites bring life-sustaining elements to Earth, according to 2020 Geology research. Recent science suggests these elements may come from asteroids near Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, not Earth. Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Meteorites – Impact on Earth’s Chemistry and Vital Elements Space rocks, including asteroids, meteoroids, and meteorites, are difficult to discern. Solar system … Read more
NASA’s Psyche Deep Space Optical Communications project sent a 15-second HD cat video to Earth over 19 million kilometers. The playful tabby in the video lightens the momentous achievement. NASA’s $1.2 Billion Space Mission Uses Cat Video to Showcase Cutting-Edge Communication Technology While cat videos are popular online, some may wonder why NASA, with a … Read more