Space news, missions and science facts

Outer space has always drawn people’s attention. From time immemorial, travellers used stars to guide them in their explorations and missions. Prophets made their predictions based on the positions of celestial bodies. Galaxies and planets, mysterious dark matter and terrible black holes…
\nIn this Section you will find the most interesting news and articles on astronomy, which is perhaps the most mysterious science in human history.

Have Scientists Discovered Proof of Extraterrestrial Life

Have Scientists Discovered Proof of Extraterrestrial Life

articles | | Science & Education

If you believe in life beyond our planet, then one of the most significant discoveries of last year is sure to be right up your alley! Astronomers from the University of Cambridge have found markers of life outside the Solar System — on the exoplanet K2-18b. The planet is located approximately 124 light-years (or about 38 parsecs) from Earth. It lies in the constellation Leo and orbits the red dwarf star K2-18.
Chinese Cosmonauts Successfully Synthesize Oxygen in Space for the First Time

Chinese Cosmonauts Successfully Synthesize Oxygen in Space for the First Time

news | | Science & Education

The crew of the Shenzhou-19 mission has conducted an experiment that could forever change the rules of the game in space exploration. Chinese cosmonauts have, for the first time in the world, successfully synthesized oxygen and rocket fuel components using artificial photosynthesis directly in orbit.
“Business Space”. A Large-Scale Review of Commercial Space Companies

“Business Space”. A Large-Scale Review of Commercial Space Companies

articles | | Business & Startups

Space has long ceased to be a territory accessible only to superpowers and large space agencies — and this has been the case for quite some time.
Lunar Economy: Why Humanity is Developing Earth's Only Natural Satellite

Lunar Economy: Why Humanity is Developing Earth's Only Natural Satellite

articles | | Science & Education

Today, following the Apollo era, a new age has dawned in which the Moon is viewed as the first extraterrestrial logistics hub, an industrial platform, and a testing ground for all manner of technologies.
Private Space Stations: What the Orbital Economy Looks Like in 2025

Private Space Stations: What the Orbital Economy Looks Like in 2025

articles | | Science & Education

Today, more and more commercial orbital complexes are emerging, even though many people still associate the space industry with massive, exclusively government-run projects. Yet private stations now combine laboratories, hotels, and testing grounds all in one. This is how a new sector is taking shape — the orbital economy.
Ticket to Weightlessness: How Space Became an Entertainment Industry and Orbit — the New Attraction

Ticket to Weightlessness: How Space Became an Entertainment Industry and Orbit — the New Attraction

articles | | Business & Startups

Back in the 20th century, space was accessible only to astronauts — though ideas about its commercialization were already being discussed as early as the 1960s. Today, several decades later, more than 50 people have become space tourists, joining research missions without being professional astronauts. So, how much does a space trip cost? Can anyone go to space — and what does the future hold for this new entertainment industry?
NASA Develops AI Model to Predict Solar Storms

NASA Develops AI Model to Predict Solar Storms

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NASA, in partnership with American tech corporation IBM, has developed an artificial intelligence system designed to predict solar flares. The AI model is called Surya — which means “Sun” in Sanskrit.
Scientists Discover Traces of Ancient Cosmic Collisions Deep Within Mars

Scientists Discover Traces of Ancient Cosmic Collisions Deep Within Mars

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Scientists have identified large fragments of material in Mars’ mantle, believed to be remnants of catastrophic collisions with protoplanets during the planet’s early history. The findings come from a team of researchers at Imperial College London, who analyzed seismic data from eight Marsquakes.
NASA Announces Manned Mission to Mars

NASA Announces Manned Mission to Mars

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Sean Duffy, Acting Administrator of NASA and U.S. Secretary of Transportation, has announced that a manned mission to Mars is planned for the early 2030s.
The Elon Musk Phenomenon: From His First Video Game to Spacecraft

The Elon Musk Phenomenon: From His First Video Game to Spacecraft

articles | | Business & Startups

One of the richest people on the planet, a technological genius, and a conqueror of space, Elon Musk successfully combines engineering talent with entrepreneurial vision. How did a schoolboy with a broken nose, beaten by classmates, go on to build a business empire and become one of the key figures in the White House?
Solar Storms: How Solar Activity Impacts Earth and Space – And What to Do?

Solar Storms: How Solar Activity Impacts Earth and Space – And What to Do?

articles | | Science & Education

In recent months, news headlines have been filled with alarming reports: “The Sun is Exploding,” “Powerful Magnetic Storm Hits Earth,” “Unprecedented Solar Activity.” Following these reports, many of us have been complaining more often about headaches, insomnia, or fatigue, attributing everything to the insidious influence of space.
Cosmic Chemistry: How Mysterious Molecules May Have Created Life in the Universe

Cosmic Chemistry: How Mysterious Molecules May Have Created Life in the Universe

articles | | Med & Bio

Space is not just stars and planets, but also a vast chemical laboratory. Even now, millions of light-years from Earth, complex chemical processes are taking place that could lead to the emergence of new and living beings.
Space Calls: Humanity’s Daring Plans for Space Exploration up to 2050

Space Calls: Humanity’s Daring Plans for Space Exploration up to 2050

articles | | Science & Education

Not even a century has passed since the first human spaceflight, and humanity’s ambitions already extend to distant planets and the exploitation of extraterrestrial resources. What horizons of space exploration do leading spacefaring nations see by the middle of the 21st century? We’ve gathered the most impressive projects from various countries and organizations in this article!
First Images from the Vera Rubin Telescope Released

First Images from the Vera Rubin Telescope Released

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The largest astronomical instrument has been installed at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on Cerro Pachón in the Chilean Andes. Several other astronomical observatories are also situated in this area.
Astronomers Discover 128 More Moons Orbiting Saturn

Astronomers Discover 128 More Moons Orbiting Saturn

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According to the latest scientific data, Saturn now has 274 satellites. This is almost twice as many as all the other planets in the Solar System combined.
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