OSIRIS-REx
4 reportsQuestions raised by OSIRIS-REx are explored through instrument data releases, while also considering engineering status and scientific payload. Claims involving engineering status are weighed against peer-reviewed mission results and checked with telemetry; the account does not overlook that prelaunch goals must be separated from measurements actually returned.
Researchers suggest searching the Moon for alien technology fragments
A new study proposes that tiny fragments of ancient alien technology might be preserved in the Moon's surface. The authors outline how future lunar samples and advanced analysis could help search for these microscopic technosignatures.
Blue Origin rocket blast detected over 1600 kilometers from Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral produced infrasound waves detected more than 1600 kilometers away. Researchers used specialized sensors to estimate the blast's energy and assess its impact on launch operations and future missions.
Asteroid Samples Reveal DNA and Protein Building Blocks in Space
Laboratory analysis of asteroid material returned to Earth has identified all five nucleobases of DNA and RNA, as well as multiple amino acids, suggesting the chemical ingredients for life are common in the solar system and beyond
Asteroid Apophis to Make Exceptionally Close Approach in 2029
Researchers have mapped the 2029 flyby of asteroid Apophis, predicting that up to 90% of Earth's population could see the object with the naked eye as it passes closer than many satellites, offering a rare opportunity for direct observation