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An international scientific team, led by the University of Warwick and involving the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, has used the European Space Agency’s Cheops satellite to discover that the planetary system around the star LHS 1903 challenges current planet formation theories with the unusual order of its planets. Surprisingly, the most distant outer planet might be rocky and seems to have formed later – in a different environment than the other planets around the star. The study is published in the prestigious journal Science. In our Solar System, the inner planets (Mercury to Mars) are rocky, and the outer planets (Jupiter to Neptune) are gaseous. This planetary pattern – rock then gas – is consistently observed across the Milky Way. That was, until an international team of scientists, led by Dr. Thomas Wilson Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Warwick, took a closer look at a star called LHS 1903. Their observations reveal a system of four p...

Intention Recognition for Space Non-Cooperative Targets Using Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer Introduction As human activity in Earth’s orbit continues to grow, maintaining space safety and security has become increasingly complex. Thousands of satellites, defunct spacecraft, and debris objects now populate near-Earth space. Among them, non-cooperative space targets —objects that do not transmit intent, status, or control information—pose significant challenges for space situational awareness. Understanding not only where these objects are, but what they are likely to do next , is essential. This is where intention recognition plays a crucial role. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have introduced powerful tools for interpreting complex behaviors, and one of the most promising among them is the Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer (KAT) . What Are Non-Cooperative Space Targets? Non-cooperative space targets include: Defunct or inactive satellites Space debris and fragmentati...

Goals and Trends in Space Exploration: Insights from COSPAR General Assembly 2024 Introduction The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) General Assembly 2024 brought together leading scientists, engineers, policymakers, and representatives from space agencies worldwide to discuss the future of space science and exploration. One of the most anticipated segments of the assembly was the panel on exploration sessions , which focused on defining the key goals, emerging trends, and long-term visions for space exploration . This post provides an overview of the main discussions and takeaways from the panel, highlighting how international collaboration and technological innovation are shaping humanity’s journey beyond Earth. Key Goals of Space Exploration Discussed at COSPAR 2024 The panel emphasized that modern space exploration is driven by both scientific discovery and societal benefit . The primary goals highlighted include: Advancing planetary science to better understand the fo...

  Planetary Sustainability Science and Technology As humanity prepares for long-term space exploration, planetary sustainability is becoming essential. Scientists are now integrating Astro-soil , Astro-environmental engineering , and Astro-habitat engineering to create self-sustaining systems on the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. Astro-soil research focuses on transforming extraterrestrial regolith into fertile ground for food production. Astro-environmental engineering develops closed-loop systems that recycle air, water, and waste. Meanwhile, Astro-habitat engineering designs durable, efficient living structures that support human survival in extreme environments. Together, these innovations pave the way for sustainable life beyond Earth and mark the next era of human space settlement. Website: Astro Biologists Awards contact us : contact@astrobiologists.org Social Media link: you tube-  https://www.youtube.com/ twitter-  https://x.com/astrobio25 Blogger-...

Solar System exploration refers to the scientific investigation of planets, moons , comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies within our solar system using both robotic and human missions. Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, space agencies have been striving to uncover the mysteries of the solar system. These efforts aim to better understand planetary formation, the evolution of celestial bodies, and the potential for extraterrestrial life. The primary goals are to gather data on the composition, atmosphere, geology, and potential habitability of different solar system bodies. Both manned and unmanned missions have been employed to study nearby and distant objects. Major space agencies like NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO, JAXA, and CNSA have contributed significantly. The ongoing exploration supports both scientific knowledge and future space colonization efforts. From Earth’s orbit to the distant realms of Pluto and beyond, exploration missions are vital for shaping humanity’s fut...

Black holes and neutron stars are two incredible outcomes of stellar death. Both form when massive stars exhaust their nuclear fuel and explode in powerful supernova events. The remaining core, depending on its mass, collapses under gravity into either a neutron star or a black hole. These objects are small in size but have incredibly high mass and density, making them some of the most extreme environments in the universe. A neutron star forms when a star with a mass between about 8 and 20 times that of the Sun collapses. The force of gravity squeezes protons and electrons together, forming neutrons. The result is an object only around 20 kilometers wide but with a mass greater than the Sun. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields and can spin rapidly, emitting radiation as pulsars that can be detected from Earth. A black hole forms when the core left after a supernova is so massive that even neutron pressure cannot stop the collapse. This leads to the creation of a singularit...