Interview with Jean Marc Salotti by Tara Bisharat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLTh3tZ1RsU
World’s Largest Martian Meteorite Sells for $4.3M — But Should It Be in a Museum?
The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth has just been sold for a staggering $4.3 million at Sotheby’s New York, raising both excitement and questions across the space science community. Weighing 54 pounds (24.5 kg) and officially named NWA 16788, this rare specimen is 70% larger than any other known Martian meteorite. Discovered in…
Are We Alone? The Hunt for Microbial Life on Mars
For centuries, humanity has gazed at the red planet with wonder, speculation, and the hope of answering one of the oldest philosophical questions: Are we alone in the universe? While visions of little green men have long since been replaced by scientific scrutiny, the search for life on Mars continues—now focused on the smallest…
Rovers, Drones, and AI: The Robotic Workforce on Mars
Before humans set foot on Mars, an army of robots is already hard at work. From the legendary rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance to cutting-edge drones and AI systems, these machines are transforming the way we explore and prepare Mars for human missions. They are the first workforce on Mars — pioneers laying the groundwork…
Interview with Dennis Silin by Tara Bisharat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiBeEQ0mNiE
Rubin Observatory Begins Cosmic Revolution: First Image Captures 10 Million Galaxies
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has kicked off its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) with a breathtaking image of the Virgo Cluster, capturing about 10 million galaxies in a single frame. From its home atop Cerro Pachón in Chile, the Rubin telescope will scan the Southern Hemisphere’s skies every three nights —…
3D Printing in Space: Building Habitats with Regolith
How Additive Manufacturing Is Redefining Lunar and Martian Architecture As we prepare for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars, one question stands out: how do we build habitats using the materials already available on site? The answer may lie in one of the most transformative technologies of our time—3D printing, or more precisely,…
How Space Suits Are Evolving: From Apollo to xEMU to BG-SUIT
When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon in 1969, he wore the now-iconic A7L suit—bulky, white, and undeniably historic. Fast forward over 50 years, and space suits have undergone dramatic transformations. Today, the evolution from the Apollo-era suits to NASA’s xEMU and the innovative BG-SUIT marks not just technological advancement but a shift in how…
From ISS to Mars: Evolution of Human Habitats in Space
From ISS to Mars: Evolution of Human Habitats in Space Humanity sets its sights on Mars and one of the greatest challenges is not launching rockets or landing rovers—it’s building homes. From the early days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to the ambitious plans for Martian habitats, the evolution of human living environments in…
Spaceports of Tomorrow: The New Airports for Interplanetary Travel
Imagine checking in for a flight not to Paris or Tokyo—but to the Moon, Mars, or an orbiting space station. While it still sounds like science fiction, the rapid development of spaceports around the globe signals that this future is closer than we think. What Is a Spaceport? A spaceport is the terrestrial equivalent of…