Archives for October 2024

NASA reconnected with Voyager 1, which is located nearly 15 billion miles away from Earth, after a brief pause that triggered the spacecraft's fault protection system. … [Read more...] about NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades

The Orionids meteor shower peaks on Monday, but will continue to light up the sky through Nov. 22, as debris from Halley's Comet enters Earth's atmosphere. … [Read more...] about Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November

U.S.-based startup company Heliospect Genomics reportedly is offering wealthy couples embryo screening for IQ and other traits at $50,000 for 100 embryos. … [Read more...] about Rise of the superbaby? US startup offers genetic IQ screening for wealthy elite: report

SpaceX pulled off a stunning achievement this week, conducting four launches in less than 48 hours with huge implications for the future of space exploration. … [Read more...] about SpaceX pulls off historic achievement, launching four rockets in less than 40 hours

A massive NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa. The craft, named Europa Clipper, will determine if conditions there could support life. … [Read more...] about NASA spacecraft to scour Jupiter’s icy moon in search of life-supporting conditions