Robotic Missions Planned to Service Space Telescopes
Robotic missions aim to service space telescopes, extending their lifespans. Challenges include designing safe trajectories for deep space operations. Optimal…
Mars Features May Result from Liquid Carbon Dioxide Activity
Mars' terrain features may be shaped by liquid carbon dioxide. Liquid CO2 offers an alternative to water in forming riverbeds.…
NASA Proposes MAUVE Telescope to Advance UV Astronomy
NASA plans to launch UVEX in 2030 and proposes MAUVE for 2031. MAUVE aims to study exoplanets and high-energy cosmic…
Innovative CubeSat Mission Targets Asteroid Flyby
CubeSat mission aims for a NEA fly-by using off-the-shelf parts. Autonomous navigation enables independent trajectory adjustments. Cost-effective design allows for…
China Launches Tianwen-3 to Retrieve Mars Samples by 2031
China's Tianwen-3 mission targets Mars sample retrieval by 2031. The mission utilizes two Long March-5 rockets for dual-launch operations. International…
Solar System May Capture Interstellar Objects and Rogue Planets
Solar System has captured two interstellar objects so far. Vera Rubin Observatory will likely discover many more ISOs. Captured rogue…
Asteroids May Shield Astronauts on Mars Journeys
Asteroids could serve as natural radiation shields for Mars missions. Researchers identified 120 suitable Near Earth Objects. NASA's NEO Surveyor…
AI Enhancements Aim to Boost Mars Astronauts’ Autonomy
AI advancements enhance autonomy for Mars astronauts. METIS system integrates GPTs, RAG, KGs, and AR. Future collaborations aim to refine…
Scientists Propose New Locations to Find Primordial Black Holes
New methods target planets and asteroids to find PBHs. Hollow structures and tunnels could indicate PBH presence. This approach offers…
Jupiter at Opposition Shines Brightly This December
Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7, 2024. The planet is 611 million kilometers closest to Earth. Observers can view Jupiter’s…
