Unveiling: Why Does Pluto Have Such an Odd Orbit?

First, let’s compare the orbital characteristics of Pluto with those of other planets. Pluto has an orbital eccentricity (the degree to which its orbit deviates from a perfect circle) of 0.25, while ...

As Saturn makes closest approach to Earth, here's what to look for

Saturn is about to make its closest approach to Earth, and that means you might be able to see its rings — if you have a ...
Live Science

Why does Pluto have such a weird orbit?

Pluto's unusual eccentricity and tilt is likely due to its interactions with neighboring Neptune and other giant planets, ...

In another star system, a Pluto-like world survived until the bitter end

Normally when a medium-size star dies, it blasts away the bulk of material in its system. The Hubble discovery was surprising ...

Is Sedna Coming Back After 11,000 Years? How Can Humanity Intercept the Solar System's Most Mysterious Celestial Body?

Today, let's talk about an incredibly mysterious celestial body in the solar system — Sedna. Did you know that it takes Sedna about 11,000 years to complete one orbit around the Sun? It leisurely ...

Scientists: It’s do or die time for America’s primacy exploring the Solar System

Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Alien: Earth’ Creator on That Wild Stand-Alone Movie Episode and Elon Musk-Inspired Twist

Noah Hawley talks episode five, "In Space, No One...", which stages an 'Alien' mini-movie and explains that (perhaps controversial?) twist: "It escalates in a way that ends up feeling a little crazy." ...
Superhero Hype

Alien: Earth Episode 6 Trailer Shows Wendy Connecting With a Xenomorph

Alien: Earth Episode 6 trailer spotlights Wendy’s shocking encounter with a Xenomorph. The promo teases how her connection with the creature deepens the danger. It also pushes forward the conflict set ...
Comic Book Movie

ALIEN: EARTH Episode 5 Teaser Takes Us Back To The Maginot; Facehugger Victim Revealed - SPOILERS

The fifth episode of Alien: Earth hits Disney+ this Wednesday, and FX has released a new teaser which reveals that "In Space, No One?" will feature a flashback to the massacre aboard the USCSS Maginot ...
Reuters

Rare earth prices hit two-year peak after MP Materials stops China shipments

LONDON/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Prices of two rare earth elements needed for super-strong magnets have surged to their highest in more than two years after U.S. miner MP Materials (MP.N), opens new ...
The New York Times

A High-Wire Act: Bringing Circus and More to New York’s Public Spaces

Performances in N.Y.C. The Down to Earth festival answers a pandemic-era call for changes in the performing arts, offering free events in city parks and urban spaces. The festival’s founder directors, ...
SpaceNews

DeepSat wins AFWERX contract for very low Earth orbit monitoring

SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup DeepSat won a $1.25 million U.S. Air Force contract to develop very low Earth orbit (VLEO) monitoring capabilities. “Our focus is on using the best ...