The International Space Station is in a unique position to help scientists on Earth understand some of the more mysterious aspects of thunderstorms. An observatory on the ISS is providing researchers with insights >>
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A star exploded in a distant galaxy, and Hubble spotted it
NASA and the ESA have released a timelapse clip of images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showing a supernova slowly dying far away. The supernova took roughly a year in Earth time >>
ESA wants to make Moon bases out of astronaut pee
The European Space Agency says urine could play a major role in the construction of lunar bases. The urea in urine makes it an ideal ingredient to combine with lunar soil, creating a >>
Coronavirus just forced the ESA to power down a bunch of spacecraft
The European Space Agency is putting four of its most high-profile missions on hold as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic. With the health of its staff a top priority, the agency is >>
That AI robot that had an emotional meltdown in space got an upgrade
SpaceX was finally able to launch its Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station this week after the initial launch was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions. The spacecraft is carrying a >>
Astronauts on the International Space Station will control a robot back on Earth
When you’re a kid, few toys are as cool as radio-controlled vehicles. There’s just something awesome about piloting a tiny vehicle from afar, and even as an adult, it can quickly put a >>
ESA’s Mars mission hits snag after second parachute test failure
Sending a spacecraft to Mars is no easy feat, but landing it on the Red Planet without making a crater is equally challenging. The European Space Agency knows that all too well, and >>
The European Space Agency just updated its massive galaxy map
Back in early 2018, the European Space Agency released the second phase of Milky Way mapping data collected by the agency’s Gaia satellite. With a variety of tools that allow scientists and even >>
