Artemis: The Return to the Moon
It has been 47 years since the last human landing on the moon. The Artemis program aims to land humans back on the moon by 2024 and develop a long term outpost on the south pole of moon by 2028.
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How to Photograph a Black Hole
Black holes are difficult to observe. However, the recent image of Messier 87 shows that it is possible to see what is around a black hole at very large distances.
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What is the elusive Planet Nine?
Astronomers have recently discovered the solar system’s most distant object, thus far, which they creatively nicknamed “FarFarOut.” It is 3.5 times more distant than Pluto (140 times farther away than the Earth from the sun). The proposed distance for Planet 9, according to Greg Laughlin, an astronomer at Yale University is, “[the] best estimate for its [planet 9’s] current position and brightness put it about 950 times farther than Earth from the Sun.” For now, Planet 9 remains an elusive possibility as we continue to explore what lies on the fringes of our own solar system and galaxy.
Boeing Starliner: The Crew Dragon Rival
SpaceX has launched the Crew Dragon and Boeing is close behind with the Starliner. Learn about Boeing’s capsule and how it will get astronauts to the International Space Station.
Massive Solar Flares Could Wipe Out Global Infrastructure
Let’s talk about the Carrington Event.
Ultima Thule: The Snowman-Shaped World
New Year’s Day was especially exciting this year as New Horizons flew by its latest target, Ultima Thule. Previously, scientists did not have enough information on this tiny world, but even a few weeks after the flyby, New Horizons has sent valuable data about this world and how it may have formed.
Mars InSight and Its Instruments
Mars InSight has landed on Mars. Take a look at all of the lander’s instruments and what they can do to further advance our knowledge of the red planet.
The Gateway to the Moon
The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway is a new concept on how to enhance humanity’s reach into the cosmos. The project focuses on lunar missions as well as preparation for future Mars missions.
Should We Go To Mars?
Should humanity colonize Mars? Is the reward worth the risk? And how difficult is it to get there?
Is It Possible to Construct a Space Elevator?
Space elevators have always been science fiction, but it may soon be possible to construct them. The concept existed for over a hundred years and experienced many different iterations. Nowadays, companies are beginning to research materials that could be used in a future space elevator.
