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The launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, an ambitious five-day journey to the upper reaches of Earth’s orbit, was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but a discovered helium leak forced a…
The launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, an ambitious five-day journey to the upper reaches of Earth’s orbit, was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but a discovered helium leak forced a…
The ambipolar electric field was first proposed over 60 years ago as the primary driving force of the polar wind, a steady outflow of charged particles into space that occurs…
As space programs push for greater inclusion of people with disabilities, other sectors on Earth, such as healthcare, could follow suit. ADVERTISING Space research could be a leading example of…
SpaceX mission Polaris Dawn prepares the ground for the first commercial spacewalk When SpaceX launches the Polaris Dawn mission this month, it will reach greater altitudes than any manned mission…
Click here to watch the video As sunlight dimmers during a total solar eclipse, nature responds in ways you might not expect. This unique celestial event will likely cause birds…
What makes Ohio State the ideal location for the NASA Starlab research project? John Horack, professor at Ohio State University, explains the special characteristics of Ohio State University as a…
Brevard Space Coast Launch Sites Rockets SpaceX ULA NASA A quick look at which rockets will lift off from the various launch sites in Brevard. Amazon is building a major…
A threatening asteroid called Apophis is expected to come close to Earth in 2029. Scientists have long ruled out that it is at risk of impact, but still want to…
Perseid meteor shower and Blue Moon are among the astronomical events in August 2024 From a popular summer meteor shower to the seasonal blue moonrise, here are the top astronomy…
While Jupiter and Mars have been close to each other before sunrise in the east all month, the planetary duo will come closest to each other on Wednesday. Perseid meteor…