Space Exploration Archives

Space exploration, the investigation, by means of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos and benefit humanity.

Astronomers: Interstellar Tunnel Connects Solar System To Other Stars

Astronomers: Interstellar Tunnel Connects Solar System To Other Stars

DETROIT - Astronomers disclosed new observations suggest we have been living inside a hot, less dense region, and that there may even be a strange “cosmic interstellar channel,” or tunnel, connecting us to distant stars. After years of careful mapping, a new analysis reveals what appears to be a channel of hot, low-density plasma stretching

By Mike Brennan|2025-10-25T15:56:08-04:00October 25th, 2025|Science, Space Exploration|

WCC Alumna Aisha Bowe To Launch Into Space Monday On Blue Origin

WCC Alumna Aisha Bowe To Launch Into Space Monday On Blue Origin

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has become the launching pad for two aerospace engineers on the upcoming Blue Origin NS-31 mission to space and will host a countdown watch party on campus Monday, April 14. Join students, faculty and staff to count down and celebrate the achievements of WCC’s own crew member Aisha Bowe

Plasma Engine Could Reach Mars In 30 Days

Plasma Engine Could Reach Mars In 30 Days

MOSCOW - Scientists at Rosatom have unveiled a plasma electric rocket engine that is claimed to be capable of propelling spacecraft to Mars in just one to two months. As reported by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper, unlike traditional rocket engines that rely on fuel combustion, this innovative propulsion system utilizes a magnetic plasma accelerator and promises

By Staff Writer|2025-02-09T19:05:00-05:00February 9th, 2025|Science, Space Exploration|

NASA Will Pay You $3 Million To Help Them Take Out The Trash

NASA Will Pay You $3 Million To Help Them Take Out The Trash

WASHINGTON DC - As NASA looks toward long-term lunar missions, a few problems have arisen -- specifically, how to create less trash in space and what to do with the trash that people create. That's why the US space agency started the LunaRecycle Challenge. This challenge is a two-phase competition, NASA says, focused on the

By Mike Brennan|2024-10-19T11:58:58-04:00October 19th, 2024|Featured, Science, Space Exploration|

NASA To Let International Space State Burn Up In Atmosphere

NASA To Let International Space State Burn Up In Atmosphere

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. - NASA is scaling back its presence in low-Earth orbit as the government focuses on sending humans back to the moon and, eventually, to Mars. As part of that transition, the space agency wants to rent out facilities for its astronauts on new space stations run by private companies. When these stations are ready, NASA

By Staff Writer|2022-01-05T08:02:43-05:00January 4th, 2022|Science, Space Exploration, STEM|

Hypersonic Jet Can Fly From NYC To London In Less Than An Hour

ATLANTA - Supersonic flight is arriving—in a hurry. In the last 18 months, Boom has successfully tested its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft and pre-sold 15 of its still-in-development 30-seat Overture models to United Airlines. Virgin Galactic and Rolls Royce rolled out a partnership to develop a 19-seater. Even the Russian Federation revealed plans to build a supersonic jet for commercial use.

By Staff Writer|2021-08-28T17:22:35-04:00August 28th, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts, Space Exploration|