Massive collision created Mercury, new theory suggests

View larger. | Artist’s concept of a collision between two rocky bodies in the early solar…

Using HIFI to “Sniff” Enceladus’ Plumes

What kinds of scientific instruments can be used to sample the plumes of Enceladus with the…

Exploring Mars with Next-Generation Helicopters

By Laurence Tognetti, MSc March 30, 2025 How can scientists and engineers build off the success…

Uranus’ Moons Could Have Cryovolcanism from Potential Interior Oceans

What can cryovolcanism on the dwarf planet Ceres teach us about potential cryovolcanism on Uranus’ five…

Are Nuclear Propulsion Systems the Future of Space Exploration?

Missions to Mars and other locations in deep space present numerous challenges, most of which stem…

Many Protoplanetary Disks Aren’t Much Bigger Than Earth’s Orbit

When it comes to the planets produced in protoplanetary disks, size matters, but not the way…

Watch the partial solar eclipse from London’s Royal Observatory

By David Stock On 29 March, a partial solar eclipse will pass over Canada and parts…

Spectrum takes flight and clears the launch pad

Enabling & Support 30/03/2025 555 views 8 likes Today the European commercial rocket Spectrum, developed and…

Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

The engine shuddered to life around half past noon local time on Sunday, and with a…

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit in 2032, but it will be back

The faint dot fixed in the center of this starfield is asteroid 2024 YR4. This is…