Astronomers may have just seen the first ever ‘superkilonova,’ a combination of a supernova and a kilonova. These are two very different kinds of stellar explosions, and if this discovery
Astronomers may have just seen the first ever ‘superkilonova,’ a combination of a supernova and a kilonova. These are two very different kinds of stellar explosions, and if this discovery
The Crew Dragon capsule that will fly SpaceX’s next astronaut mission has arrived at the launch pad. That flight, called Ax-4, is scheduled to lift off atop a Falcon 9
NASA and Northrop Grumman are preparing to send the company’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station, flying research to support Artemis missions to the Moon and human exploration
For roughly two billion years of Earth’s early history, the atmosphere contained no oxygen, the essential ingredient required for complex life. Oxygen began building up in the atmosphere during the
12 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) In 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, advanced work across aeronautics, Earth science, exploration technologies, and
LIFE RCN Workshop Join the 2026 LIFE NASA RCN Seminar Series! This month’s speakers are Dr. Ilya Bobrovskiy and Dr. Tharika Liyanage. Time: January 6th, 8AM PDT/11AM EDTJOIN Title: Unmixing
Ionic liquids. (A) schematic of an ionic liquid composed of a hydrogen sulfate anion and a glycine cation. (B) Vials of selected ionic liquids composed of N-containing organics and hydrogen
Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after its first, partially successful liftoff in 2025. In parallel, Spain’s PLD Space
PARIS – Josef Aschbacher, the head of the European Space Agency, said member states are quickly changing how they view space, from its role in geopolitics, to the need for
SYDNEY, Australia – The University of South Australia announced an agreement Sept. 29 with Australian start-up RapidBeam and Japanese startup Warpspace to develop laser communication systems. Under the agreement, announced






