Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. The Chinese government now has something no human has ever encountered before: rocks and soil taken from the dark side of the Moon. The successful return of Chang’e-6 to the lunar surface with its historic… Read More »
Taiwan leaders are working on an ambitious new satellite system that would keep the island online in the event of disaster, as they grapple with the persistent threat of hostilities with China. Taiwan is in the “experimental stage of development” in its efforts to build new domestic communications satellites, Wu Jong-shinn, director general of the… Read More »
Taiwan leaders are working on an ambitious new satellite system that would keep the island online in the event of disaster, as they grapple with the persistent threat of hostilities with China. Taiwan is in the “experimental stage of development” in its efforts to build new domestic communications satellites, Wu Jong-shinn, director general of the… Read More »
(Independent) Japan’s space agency said it was in communication with Japan’s newly arrived lunar rover, but it appeared to be experiencing technical problems. The country sent the “Slim” spacecraft to the lunar surface in hopes of becoming only the fifth country to successfully land on its surface. It was stated that the lander arrived on… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A SpaceX rocket is headed for the International Space Station on a groundbreaking mission run entirely by the private sector. On board is a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey to… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A SpaceX rocket will launch to the International Space Station on a groundbreaking mission run entirely by the private sector. There will be a group of European astronauts on board, including the first person from… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When a rocket makes its first attempt at liftoff on Monday, it will carry nothing but the first lunar lander launched from the United States since NASA’s last Apollo mission in 1972. The risks are… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When a rocket makes its first attempt at liftoff on Monday, it will carry nothing but the first lunar lander launched from the United States since NASA’s last Apollo mission in 1972. The risks are… Read More »
NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, who was the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster in 1989, died at the age of 76, the space agency announced on Wednesday. NASA did not specify the cause of death. “I am saddened to have lost groundbreaking Dr. Mary Cleave, a shuttle astronaut,… Read More »
NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, who was the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster in 1989, died at the age of 76, the space agency announced on Wednesday. NASA did not specify the cause of death. “I am saddened to have lost groundbreaking Dr. Mary Cleave, a shuttle astronaut,… Read More »