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NASA’s new heat shield passes its test

It might look like it, but it's not a UFO. It's an innovative, inflatable, new heat shield - called LOFTID - successfully tested in early November 2022.

Dave Adalian

November 10, 2022

Space-based solar power to become reality?

Space-based solar power is a long-held dream of space visionaries. ESA will present a plan to implement it at an upcoming council meeting later this month.

Deborah Byrd

November 9, 2022

Carl Sagan born 88 years ago today

For many, for decades, Carl Sagan was the best-known astronomer on Earth. He popularized astronomy in a popular TV series. Today is his birthday.

EarthSky Voices

November 9, 2022

Ancient ocean on Mars confirmed?

Scientists say they have confirmed an ancient ocean on Mars. The study uses new topographical maps that reveal traces of the shoreline that once existed.

Paul Scott Anderson

November 8, 2022

Hot Jupiters keep their stars young

A study of multiple hot Jupiters - using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory - confirms that hot Jupiters do cause their stars to appear younger than they are.

Deborah Byrd

November 3, 2022

Is Mars volcanically active?

Is Mars volcanically active? An international team of scientists says data from NASA's InSight lander suggests it is, below its surface.

Paul Scott Anderson

November 3, 2022

Alien technology might signal extraterrestrial life

Our technology – from cell towers to fluorescent light bulbs – could signal the presence of life. Can we find life in the universe from alien technologies?

EarthSky Voices

November 3, 2022

Did life on Mars cause its own extinction?

Life on Mars may have initially thrived early on, but then ultimately caused its own extinction, a new study from researchers in the U.S. and France says.

Paul Scott Anderson

November 1, 2022