ISS Will Burn and Fall to Earth: A New Space Race Has Already Begun
MM 24 Newsroom
March 19, 2026
As NASA prepares to retire the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030, a new era of commercial space stations and
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Sun’s Hidden Engine Found 200,000 Kilometers Below Surface; Scientists Track Magnetic Mystery
MM 24 Newsroom
March 19, 2026
In a major breakthrough in solar physics, scientists have traced the origin of the Sun’s powerful magnetic activity deep beneath
Artemis II Nears Launch, But Its Story Began 100 Years Ago with Goddard’s Rocket
MM 24 Newsroom
March 18, 2026
A century ago, a small rocket rose just 40 feet above a quiet field in Massachusetts. It may have seemed
From Orbit to Plate: China’s Latest Space Experiment Yields a Big Surprise
MM 24 Newsroom
March 18, 2026
Astronauts aboard China’s Tiangong space station have successfully harvested fresh tomatoes grown in space. The achievement marks another step forward
Study: Thwaites Glacier Ice Loss Could Rival Entire Antarctic by 2067
Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk
March 17, 2026
University of Edinburgh scientists using satellite-calibrated models project Thwaites Glacier could lose 180–200 gigatonnes of ice yearly by 2067—matching the entire Antarctic ice sheet’s current annual loss. The research in Geophysical Research Letters shows how different model calibrations affect predictions and reveals thinning spreading inland along vulnerable deep troughs. The findings raise urgent concerns about accelerated sea level rise this century.
China’s Weird-Looking Humanoid Robot Could Help Build Moon Base by 2035
Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk
March 17, 2026
Chinese researchers from the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering have proposed a semi-humanoid robot on wheels to help build the International Lunar Research Base by 2035. The design combines stable wheeled movement with a dexterous upper body that can rotate 180 degrees and perform precise tasks. A six-legged cargo platform is also planned to support construction and equipment transport on the moon.
U.S. Startup Starcloud Plans 88,000 Satellites for AI Data Centers
Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk
March 17, 2026
Redmond-based Starcloud has filed FCC plans for up to 88,000 satellites to serve as orbital AI data centers. The constellation would operate in sun-synchronous orbits between 600 and 850 kilometers, using continuous solar power. The company has already tested an Nvidia H100 processor in space and aims to launch its first commercial spacecraft in 2027.
Europe’s New Cosmic Ray Simulator Could Solve One of Space Travel’s Biggest Dangers
MM 24 Newsroom
March 15, 2026
An international research team working with the European Space Agency (ESA) has developed Europe’s first simulator for Galactic Cosmic Rays.
Artemis II Back on Track: NASA Targets April 1 Launch for First Crewed Moon Flight in 50 Years
MM 24 Newsroom
March 14, 2026
NASA says its Artemis II moon mission is back on track after engineers successfully repaired a key issue with the
Firefly Alpha Rocket’s ‘Stairway to Seven’ Mission Marks Big Comeback
MM 24 Newsroom
March 14, 2026
Texas-based space company Firefly Aerospace has successfully returned its Alpha rocket to orbit after a series of major setbacks last
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