Kevin Beachus12 hours agoMapping Mars: Deep learning could help identify Jezero Crater landing sitephys.org - Sarah DerouinPreparations for a safe landing on Earth, such as finding the most even terrain and equipping the appropriate landing gear, are also crucial for Mars …
Kevin Beachus1:1017 hours agoScientists Have Discovered Hydrogen in Lunar Samples Pointing to a Potential Water Source for Future Moon Basetheamazelab - Amaze LabDespite not having actually been to the moon in around 50 years, we’re still finding out new things about Earth’s only natural satellite from the samples brought back by the Apollo missions. Now, researchers with the US Naval Research Laboratory who were studying those very samples have found hydrogen within them, something which could prove to be a huge discovery
Kevin Beachus19 hours agoA Russian cargo ship burnt to a crisp in Earth's atmosphere while ISS astronauts watchedLive Science - Brett TingleyA Russian spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station, only to burn up in Earth's atmosphere hours later as part of a routine waste …
Kevin Beachus20 hours agoWhat does space smell like?Live Science - Charles Q. ChoiOuter space has a particular stench. But why? Astronauts who have labored for many hours on spacewalks report that space smells like torched things, …
Kevin Beachus20 hours agoHundreds of Dead Stars Discovered Pulsing Gamma Rays in Massive Sky Surveyverified_publisherScienceAlert - Michelle StarrA space telescope scanning the skies for gamma rays has added hundreds of new powerful dead stars to its catalog. The addition of 294 previously …
Kevin Beachus1 day agoWatch first launch of Europe’s next-gen rocket in ESA animationverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Trevor MoggThe Ariane 5 rocket flew its last mission in June, leaving Europe without a heavy-lift vehicle to carry spacecraft to orbit. Its operator, …