New Optical Sensing System Enhances Space Domain Awareness
In an exciting development earlier this year, the QZS6-HP1, the first of two space domain awareness (SDA) payloads, successfully launched…
Category: Space
Mystery of Moon’s Magnetic Rocks Solved by MIT Scientists
Have you ever pondered the mystery of the moon’s magnetism? Scientists have been intrigued by this question for decades, particularly…
New Data Enhances Insights on Early Planetary Formation
An international team of astronomers, led by Richard Teague, the Kerr-McGee Career Development Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric…
Rare Cosmic Explosion Gamma-Ray Burst or Tidal Disruption Event
When we gaze at the night sky, we often think about the incredible phenomena that occur beyond our planet. One…
Mysterious X-ray Flashes from Nearby Supermassive Black Hole
A stunning astronomical phenomenon is captivating researchers as they delve into the enigmatic behaviors of the supermassive black hole known…
Space Traffic Management Innovations at MIT Research
Sydney Dolan’s journey is rooted in a passionate commitment to responsible stewardship of both space and our planet. As a…
Yari Golden-Castaño Excited About MIT Outreach Efforts
Yari Golden-Castaño’s journey into the wonders of space began with her grandmother, Barbarita, who taught her how to read from…
MIT scientists discover origins of fast radio burst
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are remarkable cosmic phenomena, characterized by their brief yet intense emissions of radio waves. These bursts,…
Ariane 6 Starship tests and Starliner failure in 2024
The year 2024 saw remarkable progress in global space exploration and commercialization. What exciting developments are on the horizon for…
Hale Van Dorn Bradt X-ray Astronomy Pioneer Dies at 93
Hale Van Dorn Bradt, PhD ’61, a distinguished professor emeritus at MIT, has passed away at the age of 93.…
Mars liquid may not be all water new findings reveal
The dry riverbeds and desolate lake beds of Mars hint at a time when liquid flowed across its surface, with…
TBIRD Tech to Capture Images of Black Holes Photon Rings
In April 2019, a remarkable team of astronomers from around the world unveiled humanity’s first glimpse of a black hole—a…
Curiosity and Images Fueling Scientific Exploration at MIT
“Grasping the scientific and material foundations of these extraordinary phenomena hasn’t lessened my respect and wonder in the slightest,” Lightman…
Aerospace Entrepreneurship Launchpad at MIT
At just 22 years old, aerospace engineer Eric Shaw found himself working with some of the most powerful aircraft in…
Asteroid Grains Reveal Origins of Outer Solar System
Small particles from the asteroid Ryugu are shedding light on the magnetic forces that have sculpted the distant corners of…