High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, ...

For years, physicists treated an Earth-to-space quantum uplink as a beautiful idea that nature simply would not allow. Now a set of detailed models and experiments suggests that the same fragile ...

A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging ...

It can even alert occupants of a moon base if there is radioactive debris to hit the lunar surface.

Webb telescope data shows a once-risky asteroid will safely pass Earth and the Moon in 2032, removing all impact concerns.

New faculty member Anton Artemyev is bringing his award-winning research in space physics to The University of Texas at ...

Mike Hankey, a researcher who manages fireball reporting tools for the AMS, analyzed data stretching back to 2011. He shared his findings in a recent AMS report, noting this meteorite season is ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

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The University of Pittsburgh launched a new space biomedical institute Thursday. The University of Pittsburgh officially launched a $25 million biomedical institute Thursday aimed at bridging human ...

Each year, Space Science Week brings together leaders across the space science disciplines to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of the field from a variety of perspectives, from ...