Air & Space

Mercury's Potential for Life Revealed: Glaciers and Volatiles Hold the Key

Scientists have long considered Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, as one of the most inhospitable places in our solar system. With scorching daytime temperatures reaching 800 degrees Fahrenheit and bone-chilling nights at 290 degrees Fahrenheit, it seemed impossible for any form of life to exist there. However, a groundbreaking study has shed new light on the potential for life on this harsh planet. The study, led by Alexis Rodriguez, a scientist at the Planetary Science Institute (PSI), has revealed the presence of salt glaciers on Mercury's surface. These glaciers, similar to those found on Earth but devoid of moisture, contain elements such as sulfur, chlorine, and potassium—key ingredients for creating conditions conducive to life...

The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: A Haunting Reminder of Humanity's Exploration of Space

The catastrophic loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on Jan. 28, 1986, stands as a haunting reminder of the immense risks and complexities involved in humanity's exploration of space. This event, occurring merely 73 seconds after liftoff, not only claimed the lives of seven courageous astronauts but also ultimately advanced the safety and accountability of NASA...

Too massive for its star: Scientists discover enormous planet that changes what we know about red dwarfs

Our Milky Way galaxy's most common type of star is called a red dwarf - much smaller and less luminous than our sun. These stars - or so it was thought - simply are not big enough to host planets much larger than Earth. But the discovery of a planet at least 13 times Earth's mass orbiting very close to a red dwarf only 11% of the sun's mass has astronomers going back to the drawing board on planetary formation theory involving this prevalent type of star. The mass ratio of this planet with its star is more than 100 times greater than that of Earth and the sun...

NASA's Ambitious Blueprint: Building Homes on the Moon by 2040

NASA's plan to create human settlements on the moon by 2040 has sparked fascination among scientists, engineers, and dreamers worldwide. This ambitious project marks a significant leap in humanity's quest to explore beyond our home planet, with the goal of establishing sustainable habitats on the moon...

North Korea Claims Spy Satellite Reveals US Target Regions, Including Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Base

North Korea is asserting that their newly launched military spy satellite has provided photo images of key South Korean and U.S. bases. Kim Jong Un visited the Pyongyang General Control Centre of the National Aerospace Technology Administration to stay updated on developments with the spy satellite...