Space

NASA engineers resolved an unexpected problem with the Curiosity rover when its drill became stuck on a rock on Mars. The incident marked the first time the agency faced this specific issue. It took nearly a week to free the tool.

May 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

An asteroid designated 2026JH2 will fly past Earth at a distance of 90,917 kilometres on 18 May. The object measures between 16 and 36 metres across and carries enough mass to damage a city if it struck, though experts confirm no impact risk for at least a century.

Satellite burn-ups, especially from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, release tons of metals like aluminum oxide into the mesosphere daily. This human-made injection now rivals or exceeds natural cosmic dust inputs, raising concerns about ozone depletion and orbital debris. Scientists warn of parallels to past environmental damage in oceans and the atmosphere.

May 03, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

AMD has pitched an open space AI strategy to counter rivals, highlighting risks of vendor lock-in in orbital computing. The company emphasized that space constraints demand greater adaptability than on Earth. This comes amid competition in space technology.

A lunar mineral named Changesite-(Ce) discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th globally identified lunar mineral. This brings China's total to four, equal to the United States. The mineral was found in the Pakepake 005 lunar meteorite, China's first recovered sample.

April 22, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

About 65 percent of Saturn's moon Titan consists of uniform flat plains likely coated in up to a meter of fluffy organic material from its atmosphere. Researchers analyzing radar data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft propose a two-layer surface model. This finding could inform future missions to the hazy moon.