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A Supernova Could Help Uncover The Universe's Most Mysterious Substance

staff@slashgear.com (Georgina Torbet) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:15:45 +0000

Scientists hope to use a gamma ray telescope to observe a future supernova to help prove the existence of dark matter.

Asteroids And Earth's Fate: Are We Really Prepared To Prevent A Catastrophe?

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:30:24 +0000

Humanity is better prepared than ever before to prevent a large asteroid from crashing into Earth, but there's more work, and surveillance, to be done.

This Planet Shows What Earth Might Look Like In 8 Billion Years' Time

staff@slashgear.com (Georgina Torbet) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:45:26 +0000

Exoplanets can be quite different from Earth, but occasionally researchers find one that gives a sneak peak into what the future might look like.

3 Surprising Things ISS Astronauts Are Absolutely Banned From Doing

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:15:03 +0000

Living aboard the ISS may seem like a dream come true, and you might be right, but everything astronauts are banned from doing might make you think twice.

Why SpaceX Ditched Landing Gear For 'Chopsticks' On Starship

staff@slashgear.com (Damir Mujezinovic) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:23:27 +0000

SpaceX made history when it successfully caught the Starship's Super Heavy booster in "chopstick" arms. Here is why it no longer uses landing gear.

12 Of The Most Important Satellite Launches In History

staff@slashgear.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:34 +0000

Satellite history is littered with "firsts." Many early space launches constituted key moments in the Cold War space race and the progression of science.

5 Of The Most Futuristic Features Of SpaceX's EVA Suits

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Bruton) — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:30:18 +0000

SpaceX space suits look pretty different to the bulky design we've all grown used to seeing from NASA. So what makes the company's designs so different?

Mars Has Creepy Geological 'Spiders' And Researchers Have Recreated Them On Earth

staff@slashgear.com (Georgina Torbet) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:15:19 +0000

The surface of Mars is covered in spider-like patterns, but how they formed has long been a mystery. Researchers at NASA may have just figured it out.

10 International Collaborations That Pushed Space Exploration Into The Future

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Bedard) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:30:07 +0000

The United States may have landed on the moon first, but to achieve the most out of it, space exploration is really more of a team effort.

The Evolution Of The Telescope, From Galileo To Hubble And Beyond

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:30:26 +0000

Astronomers have constructed telescopes of every kind - massive observatories designed to pick up faint traces of light across space.

How Scientists Research Astronauts' Mental Health In Space

staff@slashgear.com (Georgina Torbet) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:15:40 +0000

It's very important that space agencies support the mental health of astronauts. That's why there are various experiments on this topic going on right now.

Stranded NASA Astronauts Are Ditching Boeing Spacesuits For SpaceX Gear: Here's Why

staff@slashgear.com (Damir Mujezinovic) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:17:59 +0000

The Boeing Starliner mission is set to return without its astronauts. Now, these stranded astronauts are ditching their spacesuits for SpaceX gear.

Everything We Know About SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Engine

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:15:59 +0000

SpaceX has announced its third-generation reusable methane-oxygen staged combustion engine, the Raptor 3. This is what we know.

5 Times Space Junk Almost Caused A Major Disaster

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:15:57 +0000

Space junk is a huge concern for those who want to put anything into orbit or keep it there. Here are a few times that space junk narrowly averted disaster.

SpaceX Dragon: How The Groundbreaking Capsule Got Its Name

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:15:35 +0000

While Dragon is just a cool name for a space capsule on its own, its nomenclature does actually have an origin story, according to Elon Musk and SpaceX.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Vs. Boeing Starliner: The Biggest Differences Explained

staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:15:15 +0000

Having two different spacecrafts gives NASA the option to choose which is best for each mission -- but how do they compare to each other?

Boeing Starliner: How Much Did The Landmark Spacecraft Cost?

staff@slashgear.com (Damir Mujezinovic) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:52:34 +0000

The Boeing Starliner has been plagued by delays and major issues since day one, but how much has it cost to develop, launch, and now return to Earth uncrewed?

SpaceX Will Destroy The ISS – Here's What We Know About The Plan

staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:15:44 +0000

When it's time to bring down the International Space Station, NASA has tapped SpaceX to develop the vehicle to de-orbit it. Here's what to expect.

NASA Orders Starliner Return Without Stranded ISS Crew: Here's Why

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:49:47 +0000

NASA has made the final call and the Starliner will return without its crew. Here's why NASA made that decision and how the astronauts will make it home.

Why Sulfur On Mars Was A Surprise (And Why It's Too Soon To Get Excited About Aliens)

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:15:55 +0000

In May 2024, NASA's Curiosity rover stumbled upon elemental sulfur on Mars. This was a major surprise, but don't get too excited about aliens yet.