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Remote-control robots could help humanity explore the moon and Mars

Remote robots could help humanity explore the moon | Space Quiz! The icy moon Europa orbits what planet? | This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 - Red Moon Rising

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October 21, 2024

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The Launchpad

Remote robots could help humanity explore the moon

(NASA/Daniel Rutter)

Teleoperated rovers could soon be working on the moon, with human controllers on Earth manipulating the rovers' tools virtually, allowing for greater dexterity when taking samples, digging or assembling.

Full Story: Space (10/20)

Space Quiz! The icy moon Europa orbits what planet?

Learn the answer here!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 - Red Moon Rising

(TWiS)

On Episode 133 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Greg Autry on the progress of the Artemis moon program, space science, and the challenges posed by a fast-rising Chinese space program. Dr. Autry is the Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy at the University of Central Florida, visiting Professor at Imperial College London, former NASA transition team member, and author of "Red Moon Rising."

Full Story: Space (10/18)

Spaceflight

Europa Clipper isn't just a spacecraft - it's a work of art

(NASA)

A metallic plate about the size of a standard sheet of printer paper is bolting through space as you read this, engraved with the thoughts of U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón: "Arching under the night sky inky with black expansiveness, we point to the planets we know,"

Full Story: Space (10/21)

Science & Astronomy

Hubble sees 'stellar volcano' erupt in amazing colors

(NASA, ESA, Matthias Stute , Margarita Karovska , Davide De Martin (ESA/Hubble), Mahdi Zamani (ESA/Hubble))

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an intricate portrait of two nearby stars that have been in close contact for centuries, revealing once again the complex yet volatile relationship of a stellar duo.

Full Story: Space (10/20)

Technology

Inflatable habitats could be key to exploring space

(Max Space)

It's high time to crank up the volume in space! That's the shout from several private firms that want to see an inflation factor for the future. What is now being evaluated and tested is the use of "softgoods" to fashion inflatable/expandable airlocks and off-Earth habitats, not only for low Earth orbit, but also to provide comfy housing for future moon and Mars explorers.

Full Story: Space (10/20)

Entertainment

'Edge of Space' director Jean de Meuron on his X-15 film (exclusive)

(Atticus Films)

Soaring in with the unbridled spirit of classics like director Philip Kaufman's "The Right Stuff," a new short film making the festival rounds and being submitted for Oscar contention is indie filmmaker Jean de Meuron's "Edge of Space."

Full Story: Space (10/20)

Star Trek

Star Trek Universe warps into NYCC with sneak peeks at 'Lower Decks' season 5, 'Strange New Worlds' season 3, a date for 'Section 31' and 'Starfleet Academy' season 2

(Paramount+)

The invigorating "Star Trek" franchise is a flourishing galaxy of content these days and that imaginative sci-fi realm is about to become even more fertile as evidenced by all the Star Trek-centric projects heading our way that were revealed at Saturday's "Star Trek" Universe panel at New York Comic Con.

Full Story: Space (10/20)