Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) are about to make a new cyborg friend in the form of two short mechanical arms that will do their bidding in the cold, dark vacuum of low Earth orbit. Taking out the Trash (in Space) California-based startup GITAI is launching its 4.9-foot-long (1.5-meters) autonomous dual robotic … Read more
A Progress spacecraft docked to the ISS.Photo: NASA Every once in a while, the ISS requires a boost to counteract orbital decay and maintain its altitude. While the ISS is equipped with its own thrusters, they aren’t sufficient for major reboosts due to limited fuel capacity, lower power, and the need to preserve onboard resources … Read more
In an effort to secure precious access to low Earth orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) signed an agreement with Airbus and Voyager Space for the use of their commercial space station which is currently under development as a replacement for the International Space Station (ISS). Taking out the Trash (in Space) The agreement explores … Read more
A new way to view the Sun A new way to view the Sun Scientists adapted a camera on the Solar Orbiter probe to investigate seldom-seen areas of the Sun’s atmosphere. By modifying the Solar Orbiter’s Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) with a clever hack, they managed to block the overpowering light from the Sun, highlighting … Read more
An artist’s depiction of the Starlab business house station. Illustration: Voyager Spacee Colorado-based firm Voyager Area is collaborating with Europe’s Airbus to construct a business house station in low Earth orbit that can succeed the Worldwide Area Station (ISS) following its retirement. Why Do Folks Purchase into Crypto? | Gizmodo Interview The 2 firms introduced … Read more
After Euclid blasts off, it would journey to a spot known as Lagrange level 2, about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, the place the telescope could have a transparent view of deep house whereas with the ability to talk with astronomers and revel in steady daylight on its photo voltaic panels. The telescope is supplied … Read more