Cosmic Backyard
Cosmic Backyard is an Inverse series that explores cutting-edge research looking into the depths of the cosmos. This work is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, and our place in it.
Cosmic Backyard is an Inverse series that explores cutting-edge research looking into the depths of the cosmos. This work is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, and our place in it.
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Is About To Take One Small Step ... To Get Us Back To The Moon
NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the Moon no sooner than April 2026. But first, we need live measurements.
These Are The Most Exciting Space Missions Coming In 2025
When it comes to space travel, 2025 is looking up.
Dark Comets In Our Solar System Could Explain Earth’s Oceans — And So Much More
The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth.
The Moon Might be Older — Way Older — Than We Previously Thought
A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician dive into the science behind the age of the moon.
15 Years Later, Earth’s Most Advanced Planetary Defense System Ends In A Fiery Reentry
NEOWISE contributed to planetary defense efforts with its research to catalog near-Earth objects.
This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel
Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.
How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers
How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.
The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away — Its Data Is Just Plain Odd
A recent study suggests an exoplanet orbiting daringly close to its small star may have a thick atmosphere, but there's reason to be skeptical.
