A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars
Reported by Universe Today
Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover. Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials....
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:56 +0000
La NASA busca a la próxima generación de astronautas
Reported by NASA
Read this release in English here.La NASA busca a los exploradores que ayudarán a escribir el próximo capítulo de los vuelos espaciales tripulados. Ya está abierto el plazo de inscripción para la próxima promoción de astronautas de la agencia, que s...
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:27 +0000
NASA’s Chandra Finds Source of Star’s Mysterious Outbursts
Reported by NASA
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have discovered what is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star. A new study, published Monday in the latest issue of The Astrophysical Journal, details the discovery of a previously h...
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:55 +0000
An Artificial CORTEX to Guide Satellite Rescue Missions
Reported by Universe Today
Thousands of so-called zombie satellites orbit Earth in the critical Low-Earth Orbit regime. They're either inactive or have stopped alerting other satellites to their presence. Researchers are building a system called CORTEX that can guide a repair satell...
- By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:36 +0000
NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket Challenge
Reported by NASA
Mid-power (3-7 kW) Hall effect thruster systems have been identified by government and industry stakeholders as critical capabilities for satellite, defense, and exploration missions. Given the need for this capability, NASA is launching the Advanced Mid-P...
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:42 +0000
La NASA destina un millón de dólares al reto estudiantil Base Lunar
Reported by NASA
Read this release in English here.El domingo 8 de noviembre de 2026, la NASA anunció la convocatoria del reto estudiantil Base Lunar, dotado con un millón de dólares, durante un acto de MAX POWER celebrado en el Complejo de Visitantes del Centro Espacia...
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:36 +0000