Alien organisms could hitch a ride on our spacecraft and contaminate Earth, scientists warn | Space

The risk of invading alien organisms is low, but we’re increasing the chances. The growing demand for space exploration is increasing the chances of alien organisms invading Earth and of Earth-based organisms invading other planets, scientists have argued in a new paper. The researchers point to humanity’s record of moving species to new environments on […]

Read More Alien organisms could hitch a ride on our spacecraft and contaminate Earth, scientists warn | Space

Space Launch Start-Up Just Used A Giant Centrifuge To Fling A Projectile Into The Upper Atmosphere

A U.S. space launch start-up has, for the first time, demonstrated a kinetic-based system that’s intended one day to put small spacecraft into orbit. The SpinLaunch concept, which feels ripped right from the classic age of science fiction, is based around a vacuum-sealed centrifuge that spins an unpowered projectile at several times the speed of […]

Read More Space Launch Start-Up Just Used A Giant Centrifuge To Fling A Projectile Into The Upper Atmosphere

Photo of the week

The glow built into “amazing spikes higher than our orbit.” The sun has been acting out recently, sending out impressive burps of solar material that have reached Earth and triggered eye-popping aurora action. The glimmering waves of colorful lights aren’t just for those of us on the planet’s surface. The crew of the International Space […]

Read More Photo of the week

China’s hypersonic vehicle test a ‘significant demonstration’ of space technology – SpaceNews

Whether the Chinese tested a weapon or just a reusable space vehicle is impossible to know without seeing the test data, said an industry expert… Read more about this article in the link below… https://spacenews.com/chinas-hypersonic-vehicle-test-a-significant-demonstration-of-space-technology/

Read More China’s hypersonic vehicle test a ‘significant demonstration’ of space technology – SpaceNews

Scientists Accidentally Discovered Hidden Galaxies At the Edge of Time – VICE

The unexpected discovery suggests that one in five galaxies in the ancient universe may be concealed behind dust… ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs… By pure chance, astronomers have discovered two galaxies at the edge of space and time that have remained hidden behind a thick veil of […]

Read More Scientists Accidentally Discovered Hidden Galaxies At the Edge of Time – VICE

If a Rocket Falls on Your House, Space Law Protects You – But There Are No Legal Penalties for Leaving Junk in Orbit – SciTechDaily

On May 8, 2021, a piece of space junk from a Chinese rocket fell uncontrolled back to Earth and landed in the Indian Ocean near the Maldives. A year ago, in May 2020, another Chinese rocket met the same fate when it plummeted out of control into the waters off the West African coast. No […]

Read More If a Rocket Falls on Your House, Space Law Protects You – But There Are No Legal Penalties for Leaving Junk in Orbit – SciTechDaily

Mushrooms on Mars: Do These Images Show Proof of Life on Mars?

Could there be mushrooms on Mars? In a new paper, an international team of scientists from countries including the U.S., France, and China have gathered and compared photographic evidence they claim shows fungus-like objects growing on the Red Planet… More about this article in the link below… https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/a36356445/mushrooms-on-mars-nasa-photos-life-on-mars/

Read More Mushrooms on Mars: Do These Images Show Proof of Life on Mars?

NASA Releases Stunning Image of Mars: Blue Dunes on the Red Planet – SciTechDaily

A sea of dark dunes, sculpted by the wind into long lines, surrounds Mars’ northern polar cap and covers an area as big as Texas. In this false-color image, areas with cooler temperatures are recorded in bluer tints, while warmer features are depicted in yellows and oranges. Thus, the dark, sun-warmed dunes glow with a golden color. […]

Read More NASA Releases Stunning Image of Mars: Blue Dunes on the Red Planet – SciTechDaily