Researchers from the University of Warwick, collaborating with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), have contributed to the discovery of a potentially habitable Earth-sized planet named Gliese 12 b. This distant world, located approximately 40 light years away, boasts a surface temperature akin to the UK’s 2022 heatwave, rendering it one of the few rocky planets where human survival is theoretically possible. However, its … Continue reading Earth-like planet discovered by researchers

The pioneering winged commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser DC-100, dubbed “Tenacity,” has reached NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking its final stop before embarking on its maiden voyage to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. Following extensive testing at Ohio’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility, the spaceplane has received clearance to undergo final pre-launch preparations, including the completion of its thermal protection system and … Continue reading World’s first commercial spaceplane in final stages before debut ISS flight

The Euclid space telescope, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), has made its first scientific findings, revealing numerous rogue planets detached from their stars. These wandering worlds were observed within the Orion nebula, situated 1,500 light years away, marking a significant milestone for the mission. Euclid’s primary objective is to construct a comprehensive 3D map of the universe during its six-year mission, shedding light … Continue reading Euclid telescope spies rogue planets floating free in Milky Way

New images from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal a ‘dead’ robot lying on the Martian surface. Launched in 2005, the orbiter’s mission is to investigate the presence of water on Mars over extended periods. Despite previous findings indicating past water activity, uncertainties persist regarding its duration and potential to support life. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the orbiter has documented Mars’ dynamic environment, capturing phenomena such … Continue reading NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface

SpaceX successfully launched a group of spy satellites, marking the beginning of a new U.S. intelligence initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s space-based surveillance capabilities. This project, led by SpaceX in collaboration with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and Northrop Grumman, involves deploying hundreds of satellites into orbit to rapidly detect ground targets worldwide. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base … Continue reading SpaceX launches first satellites for new US spy constellation