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NASA's New 'Space Gas Station' Will Change The Way Astronauts Refuel

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:17:00 +0000

NASA and other space agencies have put plenty of things in orbit, including space stations, satellites, and even a car, but not a gas station.

Scientists Are Using Internet Cables For Something They Weren't Built To Do

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Researchers are increasingly tracking natural hazards with internet cables, and their success could lead to them using the technology in space.

Why NASA's Space Shuttle Hitched Rides On Top Of A Boeing 747

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Although the Space Shuttle was capable of rocket-powered rides to space, it required the help of a Boeing 747 for earthbound transportation.

The Reason American Spacecraft Land In The Ocean – But Russian Ones Don't

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:47:00 +0000

American spacecraft have often returned to Earth with a literal splash, but Russia's Soyuz craft touch back down on land. And the reason is surprisingly simple.

Why Do Rockets Perform A Rolling Motion After Launch?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Scientists learned early on how crucial the roll maneuver was to get astronauts to space, and NASA has been using it since the days of its earliest rockets.

At 8 Billion Light Years Away, This Laser Just Set Records - And It Was A Lucky Find

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Lasers originating from across the universe are a rare find, and astronomers only managed to catch a glimpse of a record-breaking one due to a stroke of luck.

4 Meteor Myths You Need To Stop Believing

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Most of us have probably seen a shooting star, but our meteor knowledge likely stops there, with all the gaps filled by myths and misinformation.

NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Is Fighting To Make Pluto A Planet Again - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Current NASA head Jared Isaacman, himself something of a controversial choice, is determined to get Pluto reclassified as a planet again. Here's why.

One Of HBO's Best Miniseries Is An Emmy-Winning Drama About NASA's Moon Exploration

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

As Artemis II has us looking to the moon once again, consider watching this 1998 series, hosted by Tom Hanks, depicting the Apollo space program.

Why Do Rockets Curve Instead Of Shooting Straight Up At Launch?

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Rockets can take humans far into space, but their curved trajectory might seem counterintuitive. However, physics can explain why it's actually beneficial.

Elon Musk's 200 Million Share Payday Depends On SpaceX Putting Over A Million Humans On Mars

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

SpaceX reportedly has a huge share package waiting for Elon Musk. Getting it would require establishing a Mars colony bigger than Jacksonville, Florida.

NASA Plans To Put A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon By 2030 - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Despite budget cuts, the White House just gave NASA a high-stakes nuclear mission. Find out why a lunar reactor is crucial for deep space exploration.

NASA's Next Big Step In Space Travel Will Be A Nuclear-Powered Mission To Mars

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000

NASA has plans for a giant leap in its method of space travel, beginning with a nuclear-powered mission to Mars that's projected to launch in 2028.

SpaceX Will Have To Pay A Fee For Any Future Rocket Launches - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:09:07 +0000

SpaceX and pretty much any other organization wanting to send rockets to space will now have to pay a fee based on the total payload of the rocket.

NASA Just Discovered A Massive Field Of 'Dragon Scales' On Mars

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:19:18 +0000

While the red planet might be a hopeful destination for some in the eventual future, there is still so much humans don't know about Earth's neighboring planet.

SpaceX Will Start Making GPUs Soon, And They Could Potentially Compete With Nvidia

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:34:13 +0000

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO filing includes a plan to build AI chips in-house. Here's what that actually involves and what it might mean for the market.

You Should Never Touch A Meteorite With Your Bare Hands - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

If you manage to win the rock lottery and find a meteorite, you should avoid touching it with your bare hands, and there's a good reason why.

The US Is Paying $190M For Mach 5 Rockets That Will Never Reach Space - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Defense isn't known for its restraint when it comes to spending, but these expensive rockets that won't reach space have a clear purpose.

The U.S. Wants To Cut NASA's Budget - Here's What It Would Actually Cost

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:57:02 +0000

The Trump administration has proposed making drastic cuts to the budget for NASA, but doing that would effect much more than that one organization.

A Powerful Supercomputer Found A Flaw In A Decades-Old Theory About Sun-Like Stars

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Scientists thought they knew what happened to stars in their dotage, but thanks to new supercomputer simulations, we now believe that was wrong.