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Archive for July 19th, 2024

Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein’s theory of relativity

July 19th, 2024 by

New theoretical research finds that it’s impossible to form a black hole with the energy of light particles alone, poking a hole in Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

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1st stratospheric skydive by a woman delayed to 2026, Hera Rising says

July 19th, 2024 by

Hera Rising, the first effort to bring a woman skydiver into the stratosphere, now plans to launch its historic mission in 2026. Fundraising is one of the things the group is working on.

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In a way, Space.com and the dark universe grew up together

July 19th, 2024 by

The concept of dark energy came about just around the time Space.com booted up.

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Space.com co-founder and former CNN, Fox host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78

July 19th, 2024 by

Space.com co-founder and longtime cable TV host host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78.

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May solar superstorm caused largest ‘mass migration’ of satellites in history

July 19th, 2024 by

In May 2024, the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth in two decades caused chaos in space as it forced thousands of satellites to fight against thickening atmospheric gases to remain in orbit.

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Astronauts could ditch diapers on spacewalks thanks to new device that lets them drink their pee

July 19th, 2024 by

A new device may someday allow astronauts to drink purified water made from their filtered pee during spacewalks.

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Where will we be in space in 2049? A look at spaceflight over the next 25 years

July 19th, 2024 by

The next quarter-century in space exploration could be historic, the era in which humanity finally establishes a foothold on the moon and Mars.

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Virgin Galactic completes new Delta space plane manufacturing facility in Arizona

July 19th, 2024 by

Virgin Galactic has completed its new multi-use manufacturing facility in Arizona, where it plans to begin assembly on its new Delta space plane fleet in 2025.

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