Science

Why is Europe not at the forefront of the spacetech race?

November 16, 2023
Last month, there were reports that the European Space Agency (ESA) joined forces with SpaceX to send four Galileo satellites into orbit in 2024. They opted for Elon Musk’s US company because Europe’s Ariane 6 rockets faced delays, leaving the continent without a…
Science

Is living on Mars really possible or just a far-fetched dream?

November 14, 2023
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos might dream big about sending millions to Mars, the moon, and space habitats, but a new book wisely suggests: Take it easy, don’t be too adventurous. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith didn’t anticipate offering this advice when they started…
Science

ESA's big plan to eliminate new space debris within a decade

November 13, 2023
What should we do about all that space debris? We’re aware of the increasing amount of debris up there, and we’re the ones to blame for it. Now, our planet is surrounded by a ring of orbital trash, and the ESA has a plan to quit adding to the mess. You…
Miscellaneous

Did Apple launch its Vision Pro headset at the wrong time?

November 11, 2023
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is the most significant new product they’ve unveiled in nearly ten years, but there are strong cautions that it might not achieve the massive success Apple is aiming for. Even for a company known for pulling off surprises like Apple…
Science

We might be in for a 'hologram revolution' soon

November 9, 2023
At this zoo, you can dodge charging elephants, peek into a hippo’s mouth, and give friendly giraffes a pat. These exciting adventures are all part of Australia’s Hologram Zoo, which just opened this year. The zoo boasts 50 incredibly realistic holographic…
Science

What is ISRO's big plan to send humans into space?

November 7, 2023
In 2025, India aims to send its first-ever crewed spaceflight, launching astronauts on an Indian spacecraft from within the country. On October 21, ISRO performed an uncrewed in-flight abort test. Around one minute into the flight, the Crew Escape System was activated for a…
Science

What does ISRO have in store for the future?

November 5, 2023
On October 21, ISRO nailed the test for its Crew Escape System (CES), a key step in their Gaganyaan human space travel program. The team will now go through all the data from the mission and has plans for three more tests to make sure all the tech is up to par and the crew…