When scaled accurately, the distances in our solar system are so vast that planets appear incredibly far apart. Voyager 1, ...

Maximizing solar array power generation in Earth-orbiting satellites traditionally relies on sun sensors, which increase system complexity and cost. This article proposes an orbital-attitude coupled ...

In this paper, effects of the earth's curvature and lunar revolution on the performance of the moon-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) are examined by a comprehensive analysis of the motion-induced ...

The Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field shield us from most of the sun's radiation, so solar flares are unlikely to harm people or animals directly on the surface. But the bursts can cause ...

US should put nuclear reactors on moon: Sean Duffy Nuclear power on the moon is critical to the United States' space exploration and national security goals, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said.

Carbon and natural graphene have been found in lunar dust for the first time, opening up new opportunities for moon exploration.

There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle: New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit.

Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor ...

Google has released a new AI model that maps the world in 10-meter squares for machines to read. The company's AlphaEarth Foundations model has been trained on vast amounts of Earth observation data ...

Say goodbye to Earth’s second Moon! This video explores the fascinating phenomenon of what is often referred to as Earth's second moon, discussing its origins, characteristics, and the ...