Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 has successfully completed its first extraterrestrial mission. As reported by Gagadget, the consumer-grade smartwatch played a crucial role in studying the effects of cosmic radiation on astronauts during the Polaris Dawn space mission. Record-breaking heights. The Polaris Dawn mission, part of a broader program aimed at expanding human spaceflight capabilities, achieved several notable firsts. The four-person crew reached a record-breaking orbit … Continuer de lire Wrist-Worn Wonder Meets Cosmic Rays

Tiny hitchhikers, big impact. As humanity ventures further into space, we’re not going alone. Universe Today reports on a study published in the journal Biofilm that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of space travel: biofilms. These microscopic communities of bacteria and fungi, ubiquitous on Earth, are hitching rides on our spacecraft and could play a significant role in the future of space exploration. Friend … Continuer de lire Microscopic Stowaways Hitchhiking to the Stars

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully 3D-printed the first-ever metal part entirely in space. This groundbreaking achievement, reported by TheNextWeb, marks a significant milestone in space manufacturing capabilities. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Airbus collaborated on this project. Size matters, even in space. Engineers had to radically redesign traditional metal 3D printers to function in the unique environment of space. The … Continuer de lire Orbital Forge: ISS Successfully 3D Prints Metal in Space