Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases on the Moon
Reported by Universe Today
Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil—a s...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:16 +0000
The Toughest Animals in the Universe Just Got a New Job
Reported by Universe Today
They are the toughest animals on Earth and possibly the key to surviving on Mars. Tardigrades, the microscopic creatures nicknamed 'water bears', have survived the vacuum of space, the crushing pressure of the deep ocean and temperatures that would kill vi...
- By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
- On: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:19 +0000
The Comet From Another Star
Reported by Universe Today
A visitor from another star system has just had its portrait taken by a spacecraft on its way to Jupiter and the image is superb. Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever discovered passing through our Solar System, has been captured in stun...
- By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
- On: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:13 +0000
Europe's Answer to Starship
Reported by Universe Today
SpaceX's Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and it may be about to change everything. But researchers at the German Aerospace Centre have been asking a question: does Europe have an answer? Their new study, built on meticulous analysis of Star...
- By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
- On: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:03 +0000
Lunar eclipse: Tips for watching and enjoying
Reported by Space | EarthSky
A total lunar eclipse is coming up overnight on March 2-3, 2026. Here are some tips for watching and enjoying the total lunar eclipse.
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000
A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why?
Reported by Space | EarthSky
Coming up ... the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026. At maximum eclipse, the moon will look red. But why? Earth's atmosphere is the key.
The post A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why? first appeared on EarthSky....
- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000