Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, is a man who prefers to keep his feet firmly on Earth, even though he builds rockets that fly to space. While many people dream of traveling to space, Beck is content enabling others to reach the stars. “I have a burning desire
Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa, is setting its sights on outer space. The nation’s National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) has announced an exciting plan to work with Russia to build a spaceport and train its first astronaut. If all goes well, Zimbabwe hopes to launch its own rocket
A strange, white-colored object has been spotted on a remote airstrip in northwestern China, near the Lop Nur nuclear test site. This airfield, known for its ties to China’s secretive spaceplane program, is stirring curiosity once again. Recent satellite images, taken on November 29 by Planet Labs, show the object
An asteroid recently made a dramatic appearance in the sky above a small town in eastern Siberia, providing an unexpected light show for the residents. The event, which took place on Tuesday evening, caught the attention of the people in Olyokminsk, a town of around 10,000 people located about 650
A strange and mysterious odor is coming from a Russian spacecraft that just docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft, called Progress 90, arrived last weekend after launching on a Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan. This cargo ship was carrying three tons of supplies for the astronauts aboard the
SpaceX, the rocket company owned by Elon Musk, is making big waves in the world of space exploration. Why? It’s about to launch one of India’s most advanced satellites into space – a $60 to $70 million mission that is the first of many future deals between SpaceX and India’s
India has taken another big step toward preparing for the future of warfare, and it’s happening in space—or at least, using space technology. This week, the Indian military conducted its second-ever series of space wargames, called ‘Antariksha Abhyas 2024’. Although these drills didn’t actually take place in outer space, they
In a fascinating global survey, 24,471 adults from 36 countries were asked if they believed that aliens would visit Earth. The results, collected between October and November 2022, show some surprising trends. While many people around the world are still skeptical about extraterrestrial life, there are a few countries where
Imagine a gathering where some of the world’s brightest minds come together to discuss the future of humanity, technology, and even life beyond Earth. This is exactly what’s happening in Moscow, Russia, where more than 3,000 people from over 100 countries have arrived for a unique event called the “Inventing
