Quantum Physics Could Help Us Find Earth 2.0
Reported by Universe Today
When astronomers talk about directly imaging an exoplanet that is orbiting a far away star, the analogy they most commonly go with is trying to spot a fireflight next to a massive search light. An Earth-like exoplanet is incredibly dim - usually between 10...
- By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
- On: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:56 +0000
Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit
Reported by Universe Today
Geostationary orbit (GEO) is arguably one of the most important orbital spaces we have. So it's critical that we keep it clear of debris that could destroy the valuable GPS, weather tracking, and communications satellites already in this orbit. Unfortunate...
- By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
- On: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00 +0000
Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases
Reported by Universe Today
A strong foundation is key for any building construction, and this doesn’t just apply to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system, and possibly beyond, understanding the planetary surfaces is key to...
- By: Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti)
- On: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:52 +0000
Tracking Satellites and Space Debris Using Radio Antennae
Reported by Universe Today
Every year, thousands and thousands of satellites get launched into orbit around our planet. The result is an increasingly congested "space" above Earth populated by equipment that provides services to the surface. At the same time, these satellites affect...
- By: Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen)
- On: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:08 +0000
The Risks of Debris Between the Earth and the Moon for Future Exploration
Reported by Universe Today
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) addresses the threat of debris in cislunar space, which could pose threats for future missions bound for the Moon....
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:38 +0000
Radio Astronomy is Getting a Big Boost from the VLA's New Sky Survey
Reported by Universe Today
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has completed a new survey with the updated Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico. It's called the VLASS, the Very Large Array Sky Survey, and it's the most detailed radio survey of the sky ever comple...
- By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
- On: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:09 +0000