The Moon got a new mark on June 11, 2025. This wasn't a natural feature, but a dark smudge left by a spacecraft crash. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) snapped pictures of the aftermath. This wasn't just any spacecraft, but the RESILIENCE lander, part of a Japanese mission aiming to establish
The Psyche spacecraft is back in action, fully powered and on track to its destination. After a brief interruption in its propulsion system, engineers have successfully restored its capabilities. This spacecraft is on a mission to explore a unique, metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt. In
A spacecraft orbiting the moon has snapped pictures of a recent lunar crash. The images show the aftermath of a Japanese company's failed landing attempt. A dark mark now blemishes the moon's surface. This is where the Resilience lander and its tiny rover met their end. The crash happened in a regio
The fascination with unidentified flying objects and government conspiracies has been going on for decades. One former NASA official has decided to challenge the idea that aliens are visiting Earth. Joseph Gutheinz, a retired senior special agent from NASA’s Office of Inspector General, thinks it'
Jared Isaacman had a plan. He was close to becoming NASA's administrator. He had gone through months of checks, interviews, and a committee hearing. He was all set for a vote in the US Senate. Then, a phone call changed everything. The president's office wanted a different person for the job. This w
The latest budget proposal from the White House for NASA's 2026 fiscal year has sparked controversy. It suggests a major shift in the agency's focus, with significant cuts to space science and other programs. The goal? A dramatic pivot towards sending humans to Mars. However, this plan is already fa
Galatasaray, the Turkish football powerhouse, is on the hunt for a new goalkeeper. They have their sights set on Alisson, the Brazilian shot-stopper who has been a key player for Liverpool since 2018. This move comes after Galatasaray's impressive 2024/25 season, where they secured their 25th Turkis
Kidney stones are a painful and common health issue. They can affect anyone, but some people are more likely to get them. Recent research has looked into how the body's energy use might be linked to kidney stones. The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy it burns at rest. Th
In the current political climate, NASA's advisory committees are facing significant changes. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Committee, mandated by Congress, has continued its work. However, the NASA Advisory Council and its various subcommittees have been on hold since the start of the second Trump a
The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget
