A new generation of spaceplanes is taking advantage of the latest in technology

Spaceplanes seemed out of favour when the shuttle was retired in 2011; they now seem to be making a comeback.

James Campbell, Reader, Brunel University London • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~9 min

Betelgeuse: star is continuing to behave mysteriously – here's what would happen if it exploded

There are signs that Betelgeuse may be evolving rapidly – meaning a supernova explosion may happen sooner rather than later.

Albert Zijlstra, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Manchester • conversation
June 12, 2023 • ~7 min

Night skies are getting 9.6% brighter every year as light pollution erases stars for everyone

With the help of thousands of citizen scientists, a new study measured exactly how much brighter night skies are getting every year.

Connie Walker, Scientist, National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory • conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~6 min

Counting stars in Orion can help beat light pollution – here's how to help

The Orion Star Count 2022 calls on us to go outside and count the stars of Orion.

Daniel Brown, Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
March 4, 2022 • ~6 min

First space tourists will face big risks, as private companies gear up for paid suborbital flights

When it comes to commercial space tourism, suborbital flight are the first frontier. But what are the risks? Are there health requirements? What should you know before taking such a way-out trip?

Sara M. Langston, Assistant Professor of Spaceflight Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • conversation
June 11, 2020 • ~9 min

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