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Are asteroids the right place to look for the heaviest elements?

October 22, 2023
One reason why asteroid mining is so hot among industrial folks is that these space rocks pack a massive stash of heavy elements. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just took off this week, zooming toward an asteroid that’s loaded with rare-earth elements and other heavy…
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What are Silicon anode batteries and why are they the future

October 19, 2023
As people want batteries that last longer and work better, scientists and companies are trying out new stuff to change how our gadgets get their power. Silicon anode batteries are one of these new things that might give us more energy and make things work even better. Big…
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Here's what EU's 5 futuristic technologies will test in space

October 12, 2023
The EU just launched some seriously futuristic gear into space on a Vega rocket that took off from the European spaceport in French Guyana. They sent six satellites and nine experiments up there to put them through their paces. This program’s goal is to give the…
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How an Omega watch changed the way NASA fixes the ISS

October 9, 2023
Since the year 2000, the International Space Station has been zooming through space at a blazing 17,500 mph, cruising a cool 260 miles above us. This high-speed orbit lets its crew of seven astronauts catch stunning views of nearly the entire Earth every 90 minutes. But if…
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Would advanced civilizations be aware of humanity's existence?

September 13, 2023
As we float amidst the vast expanse of the cosmos, it’s kinda tough to believe we’re the only ones here, right? When you gaze up at the night sky, it’s almost impossible not to ponder the chance of other civilizations cruising out there. The more…
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Is interstellar travel really possible or just a distant dream?

September 12, 2023
For ages, humans have been daydreaming, pondering, and chatting about the idea of traveling to far-off stars, discovering planets where we could live, and setting up shop there. Eventually, the offspring of these brave explorers might establish a fresh society, and who…
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What makes dust swirl so quickly on the Moon without wind

September 10, 2023
Moon dust, or lunar regolith, is pretty intriguing and puzzling stuff. Picture it as this fine, powdery substance that came to be after eons of little meteorite smacks, grinding rocks into these itty-bitty pieces. What’s quirky about this lunar dust is that it’s…
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Chandrayaan 3: The Next Giant Leap for India's Moon Mission

September 5, 2023
Pragyan’s mission spans one lunar day (14 Earth days) Pragyan Rover embarks on a mission of data collection and experimentation : Design and Dimensions Rover weight- 26 kg Pragyan’s chassis: 91.7 x 75.0 x 39.7 cm. Pragyan Rover Technical…
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After Chandrayaan-3's success will ISRO foray into space tourism?

September 3, 2023
After successfully landing the Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, ISRO has created history, becoming only the fourth nation to land a rover on the Moon. The space agency has also become the first one to land a rove on the South Pole of the Moon. The mission is still going…
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Hello, Sun! ISRO is coming for you next

August 28, 2023
After successfully putting the Vikram lander at the moon’s south pole, an uncharted territory thus far, ISRO is ready to up its game with its next mission to the Sun with the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. The ambitious solar mission will be launched in a week’s time…