The solar system is filled with carbon-rich asteroids, but only a tiny fraction of these ever reach Earth's surface. This is a big problem for scientists who study space rocks. They want to understand why so few carbonaceous asteroids make it to our planet. A group of astronomers did some digging and found the answer. They looked at almost 8, 000 meteoroid impacts an...

Imagine two small satellites, each about the size of a car, launching from India on a mission to dance around each other in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) calls this duo Proba-3, and they're not just out for a joyride. These spacecraft are on a unique adventure to test out new technologies and sneak a peek at the Sun's hidden outer layer, known as the corona....

Ever thought of building a house in space? Scientists are now testing if wood can handle the harsh conditions of space. A wooden satellite, named after the Latin word for wood, LignoSat, was recently sent into orbit. It will spend the next six months being exposed to space to see how it holds up. The mission is a joint effort between Kyoto University researchers and...

Iran's recent launch of a satellite into space has sparked a mix of excitement and concern among the international community. On one hand, the successful launch demonstrates the country's growing technological capabilities and potential for future advancements. On the other hand, it has raised eyebrows over the potential military applications of this technology and t...

Chinese astronauts are on a mission to uncover whether some of Earth's oldest lifeforms can survive in the harsh conditions of space. They're studying anaerobic archaea, single-celled organisms that have been around since the dawn of time, aboard the Tiangong space station. These hardy microbes eat hydrogen and carbon dioxide, producing methane as a byproduct. But ...