A byproduct of aging nuclear weapons stockpiles could help power spacecraft on missions lasting decades. Americium-241, an isotope that can be separated from aged plutonium, is being studied as a ...

The left panel shows the solar system and Earth. The upper right panel presents the layered structure of the Earth, with arrows showing the coupling between mantle convection and tectonic plate motion ...

Expandable infrastructure serves as a foundation for long-duration space exploration and commercialization Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) and Max Space announced a strategic partnership to advance ...

Feb.23 - Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model for astronomical imaging that significantly enhances scientists' ability to peer into the deepest reaches of the cosmos. A ...

Humanity is entering one of the most active eras of space missions ever recorded. From deep-space probes studying ancient cosmic history to robotic explorers targeting moons, asteroids, and Mars, 2025 ...

Key technology for ESA's exoplanet-hunting Plato spacecraft has passed a trial by vacuum to prove the mission will work as planned. This test replica of an 80-cm high, 12-cm aperture camera spent 17 ...

A laser-based ice drill can bore deep, narrow channels into ice while keeping both mass and energy requirements lower than traditional tools. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...