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Venus is a Russian planet — say the Russians 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 19, 2020
No longer confined to territories here on Earth, Russia has now staked its claim on Venus, saying it is a “Russian planet.”

By David Aragorn
NASA says Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has a cousin and it’s changing color 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 18, 2020
NASA has published the most recent up-close image of Jupiter, the massive planet covered with beautiful, terrifying storms.

By David Aragorn
Astronomers Find Jupiter-Sized Exoplanet Orbiting White Dwarf 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 18, 2020
Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and several ground-based telescopes, astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a nearby white dwarf star called WD 1856+534.

By David Aragorn
Did a solar flare sink the Titanic? Study suggests space weather may have been responsible for tragedy 0
- Earth Mysteries, From Around the Web, Space
- September 17, 2020
According to the study, a geomagnetic storm was present during the period around the Titanic’s disaster that may have impacted navigation and communication

By David Aragorn
The True Origins of Gold in Our Universe May Have Just Changed, Again 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 17, 2020
When humanity finally detected the collision between two neutron stars in 2017, we confirmed a long-held theory – in the energetic fires of these incredible explosions, elements heavier than iron are forged.

By David Aragorn
NASA says Solar Cycle 25 has begun 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 17, 2020
The sun goes through cycles where it has more or less activity, and NASA has now confirmed that Solar Cycle 25 has begun.

By David Aragorn
Neutrinos could reveal how fast radio bursts are launched 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
The elusive particles would be hard to catch, but they’d be a smoking gun, researchers say

By David Aragorn
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at sea, state media reported on Wednesday.

By David Aragorn
How do you clean up clingy space dust? Zap it with an electron beam 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
A new approach to space housekeeping sends charged dust particles flying

By David Aragorn
ESA’s Hera planetary defense mission signs prime contractor, on course for launch in 2024 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a design, manufacturing, and testing contract with OHB of Germany for their Hera planetary defense mission, marking a major advancement toward the agency’s commitment to NASA for their joint Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment project.

By David Aragorn