Arthur C. Clarke is a name that often pops up when talking about space. He wasn't an astronaut or a politician, but a writer who had a huge impact on how people think about space technology. He was born in England but moved to Sri Lanka in 1956, when it was still called Ceylon. This move was a big deal for his career and for Sri Lanka's role in the space age. Clarke...
The Trump White House recently shared its budget plan for NASA in 2026. This plan suggests a significant reduction in NASA's overall budget, with a massive cut to its science programs. The proposed budget would slash NASA's funding by about 20 percent, which amounts to a $5 billion reduction from its current $25 billion budget. This cut is particularly harsh on the S...
The Moon might have a close call with a large asteroid in the future. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, was first spotted some time ago. Initially, scientists thought it might hit Earth in 2032. However, further observations have greatly reduced that risk. Now, the focus has shifted to the Moon. The chances of the asteroid hitting the Moon have increased. This is based ...
A Dutch company has made a significant mark in space exploration. They have created a powerful camera, the HyperScout H, which is part of the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. This small but mighty tool has captured a unique image of Mars and its moon Deimos. This is a big deal because it gives scientists new information about these celestial bodies. The Hera mi...
A spacecraft on an asteroid-chasing mission recently had a close encounter with Mars. It was a Wednesday when the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft flew past the Red Planet. During this flyby, the spacecraft captured hundreds of stunning images of Mars and several detailed shots of Deimos, one of Mars' two small moons. The scientists and engineers at the Europ...
The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has around 18, 0...
In the vast expanse of space, scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4. This space rock, first spotted in December 2024, has been a hot topic due to its potential to hit Earth in 2032. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have been tracking 2024 YR4 closely. Initially, they estimated a 2. 6% chance of impact. But then, things got a bit mor...
A space rock named 2024 YR4 was first seen on December 27, 2024. It was really big, about 131 to 295 feet wide, like a large building. At first, scientists thought it might hit Earth in 2032. But now, they say there's almost no chance of that happening. NASA and the European Space Agency both agree that the odds are super low, around 0. 0017% and 0. 002% respectively...
Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption scandals that happened earlier. Minutes after taking over Mikhail Rogo...
Did you hear about the new asteroid that astronomers just found? Hard to believe, but it’s named 2023 YR4. Okay, to keep it real, asteroid with a 2. 2% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. This number just popped up because of new observations. So, how did this happen? As we get more details about the space rock, it leads to changes in how we think...