Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Robot Will Mine The Surface Of The Moon

By late 2016, a robotic spacecraft, the size of an average coffee table, will hopefully make a soft landing on the moon, where it will begin mining its lunar surface. The robot in question is part of a contest that … Continue reading

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These Balloons Could Fly Tourists To The Edge Of Space

Instead of rocket-powered sub-orbital flights like those of Virgin Galactic, could high-altitude ballooning become the most viable way of letting paying tourists experience space — or at least something thrillingly close to it? Ballooning is already tried and tested technology … Continue reading

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UGR Scientists Provide New Data On The Nature of Dark Matter

Dark matter amounts to more than 80 percent of the universe, according to indirect evidence provided by its gravitational effects. Recent research conducted by scientists from the University of Granada can contribute to determine the nature of dark matter, one … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage: Update After One Year

The Helium Stewardship Act has improved helium supplies, as a result, 2014 was a better year for the gas. Developments include Qatar’s increased helium production, and the launching of a Liquid Helium Purchasing Program. Helium Situation in 2014 Compared to … Continue reading

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Moon Express’s Billionaire, NASA Team Up To Build Robotic Spacecraft To Mine The Moon

Moon Express, a California-based company located in Mountain View, is attempting to send the first commercial robotic spacecraft to the Moon next year, by teaming up with NASA. A recent test and a series of tests that will happen later … Continue reading

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