Space Debris

The deserts of Utah are notorious for supposed alien visitations, but a real extraterrestrial emissary that parachuted to a soft landing there in September 2023 is proving more impactful. Onboard the truck-tire-size capsule from space was invaluable cargo: more than 120 grams of pristine material from the solar system’s early…

Sign up for the free Nautilus newsletter: science and culture for people who love beautiful writing. Space travel began as a struggle against gravity, a bid to overcome this fundamental law of the universe. Scientists kept building bigger and faster rockets so they could overcome the pull of the Earth…

Immerse Yourself in Space Engineer 2 Keen Software House has officially released the highly anticipated sequel of their popular sandbox game, Space Engineers 2 on Steam Early Access. Players can explore this Alpha version and dive into its single-player Creative Mode with endless possibilities for building and experimenting. Alongside this…

In retail parlance, an “anchor tenant” is one to which the landlord has strategically rented space to draw in large crowds. In Ireland it might be applied to one of your grown-up children. A survey of 25-year-olds has found just under 70pc are still living in the family home with…

Illustration of Array Labs imaging satellites WASHINGTON — Defense contractor Raytheon is partnering with satellite imaging startups Array Labs and Umbra Space to develop advanced three-dimensional Earth observation technologies for the commercial and government markets. The companies announced Jan. 27 they will jointly offer a new product called Site3D, which…

The capsule that will one day ferry Indian astronauts to space and return them to Earth has been fitted with the key technology required for the task. (Image credit: ISRO) The capsule that will one day ferry Indian astronauts to space and return them to Earth has been fitted with…

Artist render of a Black Bird-1 rocket in space. Credit: Nayuta Space HELSINKI — One of China’s latest commercial launch companies has secured early funding as it aims to develop a launcher featuring first and second stage reuse. Nayuta Space secured “tens of millions of yuan” in pre-A round funding…

Imagery of Baja California wildfires captured by one of Sen's cameras mounted on the International Space Station. Credit: Sen SAN FRANCISCO – London-based Sen unveiled an ultra-high resolution livestream Jan. 27 from space. “This livestream represents the launch of the business,” Charles Black, Sen founder and CEO, told SpaceNews. Since…

Researchers have created a 20-gram, self-deployable boom integrated with flexible electronics for use in CubeSats. The boom, made from thin carbon fiber composite, features sensors and LEDs that endure space’s harsh conditions and assist in deployment monitoring and visualization. Lightweight design is crucial for space structures...Read More

From the International Space Station, an astronaut photographed Madagascar’s Ambohiby volcanic complex, showcasing a blend of ancient geology and modern human pressures. The image reflects both the stark beauty of the landscape and the environmental challenges posed by significant deforestation linked to Madagascar’s surging population. Ambohiby’s Volcanic Features An astronaut…