NASA is taking a groundbreaking approach to exploring alien worlds, unveiling its concept of “SWIM (Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers)” robots designed to dive into the hidden oceans beneath the icy crust of “Europa”, one of Jupiter’s most intriguing moons. Developed by NASA’s “Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)”, these tiny autonomous robots Read more…
China’s ambitious space program for Lunar Space Station is set to revolutionize humanity’s presence in space, with bold plans to build a “lunar space station”, launch “manned lunar missions”, and explore “habitable planets” in the coming decades. The nation’s leading space agencies recently unveiled their long-term vision, with projects mapped Read more…
In a bold move that places China at the forefront of space exploration, the country has accelerated its Mars mission, Tianwen-3, to 2028 — two years ahead of the originally planned timeline. This ambitious new target could see China bringing Martian soil samples back to Earth as early as mid-2031, Read more…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery that could point to ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover drilled a sample from a reddish rock named Cheyava Falls on July 21, revealing the first evidence of organic molecules on the Red Planet. The Discovery: A Significant Milestone “We’re not Read more…
NASA is closely monitoring the trajectory of Asteroid 2011 MW1, a colossal 380-foot space rock hurtling towards Earth at an alarming speed of 28,946 km per hour. Expected to make its closest approach on July 25, the asteroid will pass at a distance of approximately 4.43 million miles from our Read more…
Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, has long been considered one of the most promising locations for finding life in our solar system. It boasts a subsurface ocean that may contain the necessary ingredients for life: liquid water, energy, and chemical building blocks. Yet, with NASA’s Europa Clipper mission on the Read more…
Mark your calendars! On April 8, 2024, a celestial spectacle is set to dazzle millions across North America as the moon gracefully slides between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow across the continent and transforming daytime into twilight. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of Read more…
A colossal sunspot, designated as AR3576, has caught the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike as it makes its way towards Earth. Initially spotted by NASA’s Perseverance Rover from over 152 million miles away on Mars, this gargantuan sunspot is now becoming visible to observers on our planet, offering Read more…
In a significant achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Aditya-L1 solar mission has successfully reached its designated destination within the anticipated four-month timeframe. Launched on September 2 last year, the spacecraft has positioned itself at Lagrange Point 1 (L1), where it will embark on an extensive study Read more…
Martian Soil : Recent research has found that Martian soil contains all the essential nutrients necessary for growing rice, planetary scientist Abhilash Ramachandran reported at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, providing new possibilities for agriculture on the Red Planet. The discovery could pave the way for future missions to Read more…