Despite its huge potential, the $6.8 billion Earth observation industry continues to struggle to establish a sustainable and scalable business model. New space companies are eager to democratize ...

and contains almost no water or vegetation. The desert's Persian name, Dasht-e Lūt, means "emptiness plain." The region is often called the "hottest place on Earth," but this is open to ...

researchers may be unable to collect enough data to confirm the new hypothesis before the space rock disappears. It is currently unclear if 2024 PT5 will reenter a temporary orbit around Earth ...

The "mini-moon" asteroid originates from the Arjuna asteroid belt, a secondary asteroid belt made of space rocks that follow an orbit around the sun that's very similar to Earth's orbit ...

“A wooden satellite should be feasible, too.” Murata added that wood is more durable in space than on Earth because there’s no water or oxygen to rot or inflame it. He also noted its minimal ...

If it works, just one 100ml bottle will be offered for sale on Earth at 100 million yen, or about $653,000. A standard serve is 80ml, making it one very expensive drink. “There is no guarantee of 100% ...

(Auroras happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's upper atmosphere.) Related: 'Spaceborne': Astronaut Don Pettit's amazing space photos (gallery) As shown in his other ...

As I write this, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is making its long journey to an asteroid named 16 Psyche. When it arrives, it may confirm the presence of minerals which, when multiplied by the current ...

NASA has been tracking a giant asteroid, about the size of a stadium, that is set to pass very close to Earth this week.

For many, gazing at the stars evokes dreams of venturing beyond our planet. Jim Kitchen, too, harbored such aspirations since childhood. In 2023, he realized his lifelong ambition by boarding a ...

"Mini-moon" events occur when asteroids or floating pieces of space junk temporarily orbit the Earth. Their length of time in orbit varies, with some completing a full rotation around the Earth ...