On Wednesday, China successfully launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa and return them to Earth by late 2027. This mission marks a significant advancement in China's space exploration efforts.
In a dramatic turn of events, the White House's FY26 budget proposal suggests a staggering 24.3% cut to NASA's funding, jeopardizing crucial space exploration missions and scientific research. As National Space Day highlights the importance of space initiatives, this proposal has raised alarms among scientists and lawmakers alike. The potential impact on programs like Artemis and the Mars Sample Return mission has sparked widespread outrage.
A newly discovered rock on Mars, the Cheyava Falls, showcases features that may indicate ancient microbial life. This discovery has scientists buzzing about the possibilities of life on the Red Planet!
