Space

SCIENTISTS CREATE ‘LIFE DETECTION’ TOOL HELP HUNT DOWN ALIEN LIFE 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 1, 2021
Assembly Theory method ‘vital to support the first discovery of life beyond Earth,’ researcher says

By David Aragorn
Navigation error sends NASA’s Mars helicopter on wild ride 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 28, 2021
A navigation timing error sent NASA’s little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month.

By David Aragorn
Binary Black Hole Simulations Provide Blueprint for Future Observations 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 28, 2021
Astronomers continue to develop computer simulations to help future observatories better home in on black holes, the most elusive inhabitants of the universe.

By David Aragorn
Lost in space? Here’s a new method to find your way back home.0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 28, 2021
Space is big — really big. And if you want to successfully navigate the interstellar depths of our Milky Way galaxy, you’re going to need some sort of reliable system. A new proposal tries to keep the method as simple as possible: use pairs of stars to provide a galactic reference frame.

By David Aragorn
Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa May Be Hot Enough To Have Seafloor Volcanoes 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 27, 2021
It’s thought Jupiter’s moon Europa has more water under its icy crust than in all the seas on the surface of our planet. This liquid ocean has the interest of scientists because it is believed that water is key to life, making Europa a contender for the best place to look for life in the Solar System. Now a potential new feature on the moon is adding to this possibility. Models suggest the presence of seafloor volcanos.

By David Aragorn
U.S firms GM, Lockheed aim for the moon with lunar rover venture 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 27, 2021
U.S. firms General Motors (GM) (GM.N) and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) will develop a vehicle to drive NASA astronauts around on the moon’s surface, they said on Wednesday, competing for a space project that could also promote their brands on earth.

By David Aragorn
China’s Zhurong Mars rover rolls onto the Martian surface (photos)0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 26, 2021
China’s first Mars rover is driving on the Red Planet.

By David Aragorn
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft completes historic Mars landing 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 25, 2021
Solar-powered rover, named Zhurong, will now survey the landing site before departing from its platform to conduct inspections.

By David Aragorn
Curiosity rover on Mars spotted from space as it climbs ‘Mont Mercou’0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 25, 2021
Scientists discover a new way to monitor airborne plastic particles. But do they harm bees?

By David Aragorn
Spacewatch: total lunar eclipse and largest supermoon of the year 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 25, 2021
Although the full supermoon will be easily seen from Europe and Africa, sadly the eclipse will not be

By David Aragorn