A Huge Molecular Cloud Found Close to the Solar System

Molecular clouds are composed mostly of molecular hydrogen and other molecules, along with cosmic dust. These…

The Moon is a Constant Source of Minimoons

Earth has only one natural satellite, the Moon, which is relatively large compared to its parent…

Origins of gold traced to extreme explosions of collapsed stars

Gold may not come from where you think. According to new research, some of the gold…

Walking Moon Robots Possibly More Reliable than Lunar Rovers

By Laurence Tognetti, MSc April 28, 2025 How can walking robots deliver more efficient in-situ robotic…

Harnessing Nanosatellite Technology for Lunar Infrastructure

By Laurence Tognetti, MSc April 30, 2025 How can nanosatellites help advance lunar exploration and settlement?…

Flexible Launch Opportunities for the Uranus Flagship Mission

By Laurence Tognetti, MSc April 30, 2025 What methods can be employed to send a spacecraft…

Magnetars are a Surprising Source of Gold in the Universe

Heavy elements like gold and platinum are primarily formed in explosive cosmic events such as supernovae…

Exploring Valles Marineris on Mars with Helicopters, Not Rovers

By Laurence Tognetti, MSc April 30, 2025 What are the best methods to explore Valles Marineris…

JWST May Have Found a Supermassive Black Hole in the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

We know that our Milky Way galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole (SMBH) in its center.…

Astronomers Observe Dark Matter Bridge in the Perseus Cluster

Galaxy clusters are among the largest structures in the Universe, composed of thousands of galaxies bound…