Recycled technology used to explore new parts of Mars’ atmosphere

Orbital configuration of Mars Express (red) and trace gas orbiter (blue) during a typical mutual radio occultation observation, with a black and white arrow indicating the direction of radio communication between the two spacecraft. Credit: Radio science (2024). DOI: 10.1029/2023RS007873 Using the repurposed equipment, a team including researchers from Imperial College London measured parts of … Read more

NASA and SpaceX explore ways to reduce Dragon debris

WASHINGTON — NASA and SpaceX are exploring how to adjust the Dragon spacecraft’s reentry process to limit the amount of debris from the spacecraft’s fuselage that reaches the ground. On several occasions, debris from fuselage parts of the Dragon spacecraft, which were ejected from the capsule before the capsule performs a deorbit burn, have been … Read more

A new method could enable multi-robot teams to explore other planets autonomously and reliably

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked preprint trusted source proofread OK! by Ingrid Fadelli, Phys.org The rocker bogie runt rover was chosen because it has a small form factor and uses off-the-shelf components. Credit: Sarah Swinton. × close to The rocker bogie runt rover was chosen because it has a small form … Read more

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail looks summer-ready as we explore the new land of Tural

After the climatic end to a decade-long saga in Endwalker, expectations are high for Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion, Dawntrail. I got to try out the game and talk to director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) about new jobs and the difficulty of handling fan feedback (not to mention what makes the Warrior of Light such a great skin has – you’ll see). But how can Square Enix ever hope to follow the highs of Endwalker, including space travel and a battle against the physical embodiment of grief? By taking us on holiday, of course.

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System Shock Xbox achievements allow you to fully explore this remake

It’s been a while since Nightdive Studios announced it, but players can now take on the rogue AI Shodan as they collect the System Shock achievements. Looking at the list, you’ll probably have to explore every nook and cranny of this Xbox first-person shooter if you want to get all 1,000 Gamerscore. look at the … Read more

Neutrons open window to explore space glass

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! A team of scientists from nine government, academia and industry institutions discovered that many types of glass have a similar atomic structure and can be successfully made in space. The image shows a space glass bead. Credit: Phoenix Pleasant/ORNL, U.S. … Read more