A Study recent published in the journal Science reveals that the Cygnus X-1 system contains the most massive stellar-mass black hole ever detected without the use of gravitational waves. Cygnus X-1 is a binary system hosting a supergiant star, around which a stellar-mass black hole evolves. Discove

Researchers at the University of Bremen, Germany, cultured cyanobacteria at low pressure using only Martian materials. Eventually, this type of technology could allow the creation of oxygen to support the first Martian explorers. Several agencies and companies such as NASA or SpaceX aim to establis

Testing a new space-imaging instrument on the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia recently yielded a very detailed image of the site landing of Apollo 15 on the Moon. For several years, Raytheon Intelligence &Space, an American company, has been developing a new radar imaging tool. The technology

While the Starship SN8 test flight is still fresh in memory, its successor, the SN9, flew away on Tuesday before also failing landing. But let it be said:what SpaceX is trying to do is unprecedented and incredibly difficult. SpaceXs Starship prototype SN9 successfully launched on Tuesday, February

Dubai is planning the creation of a space court to settle commercial disputes related to space activities. This announcement comes as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthens its presence in space. In the 1960s, the potential militarization of space led several countries to draft and sign the Uni

The reasons for poor sleep can be multiple. Lets mention the lack of physical activity, the influence of screens, stress... but also the Moon! We would indeed tend to go to bed later and sleep less in the days preceding the full moon. In any case, this is what a new study finds. As part of a study

On the one hand, NASA is developing its SLS rocket, the most powerful ever built by the agency, responsible for sending astronauts back to the Moon. On the other hand, SpaceX is developing a fully reusable launcher/vessel combo that is also responsible for sending humans into space. But concretely,

The James Webb Telescope is one of the most anticipated space observatories, with a launch normally scheduled for fall. Positioned 1.5 million kilometers from Earth on the side opposite the Sun, it will be able to probe the Universe like never before. A launch planned for Halloween Considered the s

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said this Thursday, February 4, that President Joe Biden would continue the Artemis program to re-land humans on the moon. On the other hand, the 2024 deadline will probably be postponed. In 2017, the Trump administration asked NASA to return astronauts t

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to oversee the investigation to determine the causes of the recent crash of SpaceXs SN9 prototype. The objective will be to further secure the Starship test program which has just suffered its second explosion. SpaceXs Starship prototype SN9 success

The first meeting of the Square Kilometer Array Observatory Board implemented the action plans that will lead to the assembly of the worlds largest radio telescope at course of the next decade. This scientific tool, one of the most ambitious of the 21st century, promises to solve some of the greates

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, launched his private rocket company Blue Origin over twenty years ago. Lagging behind SpaceX, the serious stuff may just be getting started. Jeff Bezos recently announced that he will step down as CEO of Amazon this summer to become its executive chairman. In a le

NASA is still considering the ideal landing site for its next manned mission to the Moon, as well as that of its future base camp. In particular, this area will have to favor access to sunlight while bringing the astronauts closer to the different sources of water ice. As everyone knows, NASA plans

NASA, which initially had to reduce the choice of its lander supposed to deposit new astronauts on the Moon as part of the Artemis program, has given itself a few extra weeks . In the meantime, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics, the three selected service providers, will continue to develop their app

Of the three new Mars missions planned for this year, the Hope probe, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be the first to reach the red planet. Placed in a high elliptical orbit, the probe will aim to focus on studying its atmosphere. Imminent arrival Three countries took advantage of an open

For Steve Blank of Stanford and Columbia Universities, SpaceX and other innovators must operate by different rules:those of innovation. Rules the FAA no longer understands. Also, the agency should be relieved of the oversight of these programs to focus on their core functions:ensuring the safety of

Fifty years ago, astronaut Alan B. Shepard made history by hitting two golf balls on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission. Enthusiasts have debated for decades how far the second bullet travels. We finally have the answer. Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. is known for being the first American to travel i

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is about to make aerospace history by joining Mars for the very first time. The objective of this mission, called Hope, will be to characterize the very dynamic weather system of the red planet. This Tuesday, February 9, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency aim

The Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) has just announced a shortlist of ten names for its Mars rover. All these proposals refer to Chinese mythological figures, Confucian concepts and legendary animals. Two rovers are due to land on Mars in the next few weeks. The first, named Perseveran

The European Space Agency has awarded Airbus Defense and Space the construction of three more European Service Modules (ESMs) aimed at returning humans to the Moon. The new contract is in addition to the three ESMs already in production. The European Service Module is ESAs contribution to NASAs Ori