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The existence beyond Earth is not only a scientific question but an inquiry that goes towards philosophy. It invites us to think about life, intelligence, and ourselves. ‘What does it mean to be in existence’ becomes one of the fundamental questions a…
While the exploration of outer space is a long-term aim of humanity, considerations for sustainability have gained importance. Space robotics is critical in the pursuit of sustainable activities to facilitate further exploration of the Moon and Mars,…
in environments where communication with control centers is unreliable or impossible over extended periods. The significant new capability enabled by these systems is characterized as the level of automation commonly referred to as autonomous interact…
Environmental conditions in space that can impact technologies on Earth and human activities in space are termed as space weather. The phenomena of solar activity form the main driving force, which includes solar flares and CMEs down to solar wind. It…
Space robotics is arising to be one of the transformative technologies in space exploration: this basically deals with the rovers roaming over the Martian surface and orbital robotic arms servicing the satellites in orbit. Robotic systems are changing…
These are very interesting celestial bodies of large scale that play a part in the dynamics of our solar system. Remnants from the early solar system, they provide valuable insight into its formation and evolution. The text will outline the character…
Among the most interesting and mysterious concepts in modern cosmology are dark matter and dark energy. They account for a good 95% of the universe, yet scientists know little about them. These phenomena are, therefore essential in piecing together t…
A new field of scientific research has born: astrobiology, the science of finding the origin, evolution, and potentialities of life in the universe. Astrobiology deals with the integration of elements of biology, chemistry, geology, and astronomy for…
The discovery of exoplanets-that is, planets beyond our solar system-has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and our place within it. From the first confirmed detection in 1992 through the several thousands detected since then, a wide var…
Telescopes have been able to revolutionize our perception of the universe through them being very crucial instruments for astronomers and scientists. From the refracting telescopes of the 17th century to the powerful space-based observatories of toda…
One of the most interesting scientific pursuits our generation is embarking on is the search for extraterrestrial life. With advancements in technology and knowledge of the cosmos, the discovery of missions focused on finding life on earth, other than…
Space exploration has boomed beyond national borders and become a global endeavor, co-led by various space agencies around the world. Spaces have been much developed due to input from agencies like NASA, European Space Agency, Ros cosmos-the Russian …
These are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-the outer planets of our solar system, which, in turn, hold a treasure trove of information regarding planetary origin and the dynamics governing our solar system. These gas giants, with their very comple…
Space weather is that term referring to any phenomenon that affects the environmental conditions in space, especially those related to solar activity. Though a relatively neglected feature, in reality, it has been playing a very important role in aff…
Black holes have been an object of intense interest for scientists and the rest of the public, standing among those phenomena that best challenge science's understanding of the universe. Black holes are regions in spacetime where gravity is so po…
A journey into space by Yuri Gagarin as the first human way back in 1961 has a long way ahead of it when it comes to space travel for humans. Future decades will drastically change the way we consider exploration of space with a human. With such acce…
As the human footprints in space expand, so does the problem of space debris: dead satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions and disintegration. This challenge threatens operational satellites and future space missions, raising u…
History is full of women who have gone into space and have served as spearheads in the discovery of the cosmos. Despite huge social barriers and challenges, female pioneers and leaders have impacted knowledge to an all-time high within the cosmos but…
While many view space exploration as research toward seeking new worlds and understanding the universe, it's fair to say that the technologies and innovations that arise out of this field have dramatically shaped life on Earth. From telecommunica…
Another natural question that a man has always asked of existence is whether indeed we are alone in the universe. SETI basically stands for scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence and includes the scientific endeavor searching for evidenc…
Discovery of exoplanets-the planets orbiting the stars outside our solar system-one of the biggest revolutions we have had over the last couple of decades, in our understanding of the universe. The first confirmed exoplanet was observed in 1995, and …
As humankind stands at the cusp of a new era of exploration into outer space, no place may have captured the human imagination as vividly as the Red Planet-that is, Mars. The Red Planet is, after all, next door; the closest planetary neighbor in the …
As human space flight marks the spirit of exploration and innovation, people on Earth have been fascinated by it. The future for human space flight is one that will be challenging yet excitingly full of opportunities as we stand at the threshold of a …
