As humanity sets its sights on interplanetary colonization, the quest for innovative solutions in space architecture has become paramount. Among the groundbreaking concepts gaining traction, inflatable structures, possibly covered by local regolith, stand out as a promising avenue for the future of human habitation on Mars and the Moon. 1. Lightweight and Compact: One of…
Hope spotted “discernible alterations on the surface” after the January 2022 event. New footage from Mars shows Red Planet dust reservoirs can send out huge clouds of material in a short time. The Hope mission from the United Arab Emirates captured Mars images before and after a dust storm that show “discernible alterations on the surface,” officials…
The robotic X-37B lifted off atop a Falcon Heavy from Florida kicking off the space plane’s seventh mission. The U.S. military’s X-37B space plane has embarked on its latest clandestine mission at last. The robotic X-37B lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida Thursday night (Dec. 28) at 8:07 p.m.…
n our pursuit of interplanetary exploration, Mars stands out as a tantalizing destination. However, the Martian environment presents an array of challenges that demand innovative solutions. One such challenge is the elevated levels of radiation, posing a significant threat to both equipment and human health. In the quest to overcome this obstacle, the emerging field…
Embarking on the celestial journey to explore the Moon is a testament to humanity’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure. However, as we set our sights on lunar exploration, a critical aspect comes into focus: the development of space medicine tailored to the unique challenges of the Moon. In this blog post, we will delve…
Embarking on the journey to explore Mars is a monumental task that demands innovation, precision, and a meticulous attention to detail. At the forefront of this ambitious endeavor lies the challenge of crafting a space suit that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Red Planet while providing the necessary life support for astronauts. In…
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Japan’s ambitious mission to explore the two mini moons of Mars could be facing a lengthy delay. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) is scheduled to launch in September 2024, taking advantage of a once-every-26-months launch window to the Red Planet. Arriving in Mars orbit in August 2025, coinciding with the World Expo in Osaka,…
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket, the most powerful rocket on Earth, on its second test flight this weekend, and while the vehicle may have met an explosive end, its flight absolutely amazing to behold. Stunning photos and video by SpaceX, Space.com, news wires and the public show the sheer spectacle of the Starship second test launch, which…
SpaceX wants even more time to set up the launch pad for Crew-7 after its Falcon Heavy launch. SpaceX’s next astronau8t mission for NASA will delay even later in August.