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Scientists Find A New Kind Of Strange Matter For The First Time

In a finding that might offer new insights into the source of mass in the universe after the Big Bang, researchers from the international J-PARC E15 Collaboration, spearheaded by scientists from the RIKEN CPR (Cluster for Pioneering Research) have utilized tests with helium-3 and kaons. This was done for the first time to experimentally show…

SpaceX Job Openings Plummeted By 63% In Just 3 Weeks

Earlier in this year, SpaceX announced that it would cut down 10% of its workforce at its California headquarters. During that time, the silver lining was that recruiting at the company’s Washington plant, signaling good things to come for Elon Musk’s SpaceX. But since those statements, job listings data discloses that recruitment at SpaceX has…

NASA And Its Astronauts Are Decelerated By Government Shutdown, But Not Grounded

Reportedly, NASA has not been completely grounded by the government shutdown. The partial shutdown, which is the country’s longest ever, at 24 days and still counting, has of course had a grave influence on the space agency. More than 95% of NASA workers have been furloughed, and growth effort on most future space missions has…

Scientists Found Geckos Defying Physics

Gecko can climb walls, but these reptiles are also capable of running across the water as fast as they move on the ground. How these Geckos manage to avoid sinking into the water is still a mystery until now. The water walking ability has been found in smaller animals such as water striders. This is…

A Process Stabilizing Fusion Plasmas Is Discovered By Scientists

Scientists looking for to bring the fusion reaction that influences the Stars and the Sun to Earth must preserve the superhot plasma free from disturbances. Now, researchers at the Department of Energy in the U.S. have revealed a process that can benefit to control the interruptions, which were supposed to be most dangerous. Duplicating fusion,…

January 7 has been set as the date for the launch of an uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft which is the first ever commercial crew test flight. It is all set to begin a series of high-stake missions in 2019. NASA stated in 21st November that Falcon 9’s launch of Crew Dragon spacecraft on Demo-1 mission…

NASA Sets Its Eyes On The Nuclear Reactors For Future Power Generation When In Space

NASA has declared on using the latest style of the nuclear generator which can be permanently fixed on the lunar outposts or become a part of the deep-space missions in the next few decades. The solar system exploration demands for more of a power source for the landing, examination, and launching purposes. The plan to use solar…

Huge Meteorite Impact Crater Unearthed Buried Under Greenland Ice

NASA has declared the detection of a huge meteorite impact crater buried deep under the Greenland ice. It measures 1,000 ft deep and more than 19 miles wide, making it among the top 25 biggest impact craters existing on the planet. The finding was made by a research team directed by Centre for GeoGenetics,…

Pentagon Emphasizes More On Laser Investments For Missile Defense

The US Department of Defense is planning to increase its investments in missile defense laser systems in future budget cycles, according to its technical advisor. Michael Griffin, secretary of defense for research and engineering, said Tuesday that he hopes for useful laser weapons in the hands of combatants, “no more than a few years,” but…

First High-Resolution Picture Of Hawaii Captured By New NOAA Weather Satellite

A spanking new weather satellite positioned above the Pacific Ocean has just started sending out its primary high-definition pictures, comprising its initial sight of Hawaii. The GOES-17 satellite of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)—that blasted-off on March 1 from Kennedy Space Center of NASA—arrived at its new permanent orbital location above the Pacific…

SpaceX Receives FCC Sanction To Set Up Thousand More Internet Satellites

SpaceX’s plan to develop a high-speed & global wireless internet network with the help of satellites has taken one more step forward. The FCC sanctioned the firm’s request for its Starlink network to deploy over 7,000 very-down-to-Earth satellites. It follows the controller offering SpaceX the green signal to introduce 4,425 satellites in March. When it…

Around $8.3 Million Raised By Momentus For Last-Mile Spacecraft Delivery

Around $8.3 Million has been raised in seed funding by Momentus, a space transportation startup, for its business to provide satellite operators travels from one orbit to another, as declared by the company. With the raised funds, Momentus intends to display its Vigoride rocket motorized by water-plasma thrusters within orbit in the coming year, said…

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