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Falling Satellites Could Have A Devastating Effect On Earth's Ozone Layer

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0000

There are a lot of satellites above our heads these days, but they will eventually come down, and when they do our ozone layer could be in trouble.

Space Missions Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Astronauts' Sense Of Smell

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Going into outer space causes a lot of changes in the human body, but you may be surprised to learn that it can radically alter your sense of smell.

10 Of The World's Biggest Telescopes & Where They're Located

staff@bgr.com (Zak Wojnar) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Reaching out and seeing into the vast distances of space means using incredibly sophisticated equipment and the perfect atmospheric conditions for the job.

How Accurately Did The Martian Depict Its Science And NASA?

staff@bgr.com (Kieran Fisher) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0000

"The Martian" was a hit at the box office, but fans have wondered whether the scientific claims shown in the film are accurate rather than just entertaining.

New Image Shows What 14 Years Of Driving Has Done To NASA's Mars Rover

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0000

NASA's Curiosity rover has traveled more than 20 miles across Mars since 2012. New images reveal the toll that journey has taken on the machine.

The First X-Rays Have Been Taken In Space - And It's A Gamechanger

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Going into outer space is dangerous for lots of reasons, but being able to take an X-ray while in orbit opens the door to longer-term missions.

China's Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Might Give SpaceX Some Serious Competition

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0000

China has launched and recovered its first reusable rocket booster, meaning there's a chance it could compete with SpaceX outside the US market.

Magnet Breakthrough In Europe Might Help Solve The Biggest Problem With Rocket Design

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The dangers associated with space travel are uncountable, but an array of powerful permanent magnets may solve one of the more persistent problems.

NASA Knows The Sun Isn't Yellow, But Still Calls It A 'Yellow' Dwarf - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0000

The bright golden depictions of the sun from childhood drawings don't quite match up to the science behind its color.

After Blue Origin's Huge Explosion, Will It Be Able To Launch To The Moon This Year?

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Blue Origin still hopes to return New Glenn to flight this year after a destructive test explosion. Whether that flight reaches the moon is less certain.

The '60s Space Race Influenced The Tech We Still Use Today - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Space Race reshaped far more than spaceflight, accelerating breakthroughs that later moved into homes, workplaces, cars, and everyday devices.

NASA Is Building A Team Of Volunteers For A Yearlong Virtual Mission To The Moon And Mars

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0000

To help with its plans for long-term lunar visits and missions to Mars, NASA is putting together a year-long virtual program and looking for volunteers.

Becoming A NASA Astronaut Is Over 30 Times More Exclusive Than Getting Into Harvard - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Harvard is one of the most elite universities in the world, but its rejection rate is nothing compared to NASA's exclusive astronaut program.

This New Biotech Might Have Solved The Problem With Long-Term Space Missions

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0000

Space missions come with certain dangers, including a lack of supplies. But a new study has shown that astronauts may be able to grow those supplies themselves.

Why Do Some Rockets Not Have Fins?

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0000

While in the early days of space exploration it was quite common to see fins on rockets, today these structural components have become increasingly rare.

How Do NASA Astronauts Drink Liquids In Space?

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Thanks to the fact that water doesn't stay in a cup in space, drinking on the International Space Station is no easy feat, so how do they do it?

SpaceX Wants To Keep Important Supplies Floating In Space - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0000

SpaceX is working on something unusual in orbit, and it could open the door to a very different kind of space mission than most people expect.

China's Asteroid Defense System Is Gearing Up To Deflect Its First Target

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Unlike NASA's approach of launching two separate spacecraft, China reportedly plans to send its observer and impactor together in a single launch.

50 Years Later, NASA's Voyager Probe Is Reaching A Big Milestone For Space Travel

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0000

Nearly 50 years ago, NASA launched what would become its first interstellar spacecraft, and this year Voyager 1 is set to reach a huge milestone.

China Plans To Launch A Satellite System To Predict Natural Disasters Across Asia

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0000

China claims its new Tianwu satellite network is for predicting natural disasters. But is Beijing using climate monitoring as a clever cover for espionage?