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What would happen to a dead body in space?
By Carrie Klein published
Space is a harsh place, with freezing temperatures, harmful radiation and a near-vacuum. So, what would happen to the body of an astronaut that was exposed to space's elements?
Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites, U.S. Congress reveals
By Brett Tingley published
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Congress learned that Russia is creating a mysterious space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites. The capability is still in development and the launch of such a weapon does "not appear imminent."
Undiscovered extra moons may orbit Earth. Could they help us become an interplanetary species?
By Kiley Price published
Due to their proximity to Earth, minimoons are prime candidates for exploration. Now, some scientists want to use these tiny satellites to push humanity further into the cosmos.
There's an asteroid out there worth $100,000 quadrillion. Why haven't we mined it?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
While asteroids are rich sources of precious and valuable materials, scientists still haven't fully committed to mining them.
'Stepping stone to Mars': Minimoons may help us become an interplanetary species, says MIT astrophysicist Richard Binzel
By Kiley Price published
MIT researcher Richard Binzel has studied near-Earth asteroids for more than five decades and believes they could one day act as "space filling stations."
Can we refuel 'dead' satellites in space? Bold new missions aim to try.
By Ivan Paul published
When a satellite runs out of fuel, it becomes little more than space junk. Now, space agencies and private companies want to change that. Here's how scientists plan to refuel satellites — in orbit.
What would happen if you moved at the speed of light?
By Rebecca Sohn published
There's nothing faster than the speed of light. So, what would happen if a human managed to move at this universal speed limit?
Watch the 1st X-class solar flare of 2024 erupt from the sun in explosive fashion
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
An X-class flare, the most powerful type of solar flare, erupted from the sun on Feb. 9, 2024. Lucky for us, Earth wasn't in the direct firing line.
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