A cargo ship, meant to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), faced an unexpected hurdle. The ship, launched by Northrop Grumman, encountered engine issues shortly after takeoff. This problem stopped the ship from reaching its destination. The plan was for the ship to arrive at
Mars, our rusty neighbor, has been hiding a secret deep inside. Recent findings from NASA's InSight mission reveal that Mars has a core similar to Earth's, with a solid center surrounded by a liquid outer layer. This discovery, published in Nature, helps us understand how Mars evolved over billions
A recent study suggests that a regular, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray might help prevent COVID-19 infections. The research, which involved 450 healthy adults, found that using the antihistamine spray azelastine three times a day reduced the number of COVID-19 cases by 67 percent compared to a
The moon is back on the agenda for both the US and China. But before astronauts can set up camp, there's a big question: how will they survive up there? Living in space is tough. You can't just pop to the shop for supplies. So, scientists are looking at ways to grow food and recycle resources using
Sean Duffy, the acting head of NASA, recently brought some laughter to a serious topic: aliens. He joked about not yet receiving the so-called "alien briefing" but said he had asked for it. This was during a chat on Fox News, which was later shared online. Duffy, who also serves as the U. S. transpo
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat
Vinay Prasad is back at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), picking up where he left off just two weeks ago. He's in charge of vaccines, gene therapies, and blood products again. The FDA asked him to come back, but it's not clear if he'll keep his other big job as the agency's top medical and sc
Right now, NASA is in a tough spot. It's losing top talent, facing budget cuts, and lacks a permanent leader. This is a big deal because NASA used to be a symbol of American ambition and innovation. Without a strong vision, the U. S. might fall behind in space exploration. A while back, Jared Isaac
Space weather is a big deal, and NASA is taking steps to understand it better. On a recent Wednesday, two satellites were sent into space from California on a SpaceX rocket. This mission, called TRACERS, is set to study the polar cusps, areas in Earth's magnetic field near the poles. These areas are
The X-59 is a big step forward in making supersonic travel quieter. It's designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. This is a big deal because the loud noise from supersonic flights has been a major problem in the past. The X-59 is currently being built and t
