Space enthusiasts have a new way to test their knowledge every week. A special crossword puzzle is crafted using the latest stories from the cosmos. This isn't just any puzzle; it's a brain teaser that covers everything from rocket launches to stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope. The puzzle is designed to be fun and engaging. It's not just for expert...
Comet 3I/ATLAS just flew by Mars, and NASA shared some cool images taken by the MAVEN spacecraft. The pictures show the hydrogen cloud around the comet, but there's more to the story than what NASA said. The hydrogen cloud around 3I/ATLAS isn't acting like a typical comet. It's not spread out evenly. Instead, it's more stretched out on one side, with a clear directi...
Space exploration is always full of surprises. From the International Space Station to the James Webb Space Telescope, there's always something new to learn. But how much of it do you remember? This week, there's a special treat for space fans. A crossword puzzle is here to challenge your knowledge. It's made from the top stories of the week. So, if you've been keep...
Tiffany Haddish, a well-known comedian and actress, recently sparked a conversation about the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. She shared her doubts during an episode of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. When asked if she believed in the moon landing, Haddish responded with a surprising claim: \"There are people living on the moon right now. \" She went o...
A new Mars mission is testing if cheaper, faster space science can really work. The ESCAPADE mission, launched by Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, aims to study Mars’s interaction with the sun’s charged particles. But the real test isn’t just the science—it’s whether a mix of academic and commercial teams can pull off a Mars mission for under $100 million. This missi...
Blue Origin, a company started by Jeff Bezos over 25 years ago, achieved a major milestone on Thursday. Their massive New Glenn rocket, standing 18 stories tall, successfully landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean. This landing happened nine minutes after the rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 3:55 pm EST (20:55 UTC). T...
Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has just launched its New Glenn rocket. This is a big deal because it's the first time they're doing a mission for NASA. The rocket, which is as tall as a 32-story building, took off from Florida. It was carrying two satellites heading to Mars. The launch didn't go as planned at first. There were delays because of ...
In the 2030s, Japan's space agency has big plans. They're thinking about sending a spacecraft called GREX-PLUS into space. This isn't just any spacecraft. It's packed with tools to help us understand how galaxies and planets are made. GREX-PLUS has a big mirror, 1. 2 meters wide, that's kept super cold. This helps it see things far away. It has two main tools. One i...
People have always been fascinated by space. Many dream of living among the stars, but is this really possible? Let's take a closer look. First, let's talk about what living in space would actually mean. People often point to places like the International Space Station (ISS) as examples of humans living in space. But is this really living, or just visiting? Think a...
Astronauts might soon be eating protein powder made from their own urine. This is not a joke. The European Space Agency is exploring this idea to keep astronauts fed during long space missions. The protein powder is called Solein. It is made using air, microbes, and electricity. The process involves a special bacterial culture. This culture is fed with hydrogen, oxy...