It was the first time in history that a powered, controlled flight occurred on another planet. NASA compared it to the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903—a moment that could change exploration forever.
Located about 120 light-years away in the Leo constellation, Exoplanet K2-18b is nearly nine times larger than Earth and has a high potential for hosting life.
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Elon Musk reaffirmed on Friday that SpaceX aims to launch an uncrewed Starship to Mars by the end of 2026. Image credit: NASA
The famous WOW signal—who sent this message?
The signal came from the direction of the Sagittarius constellation.
- An extraterrestrial civilization?
- An unknown spacecraft?
- Or a natural cosmic event?
One of the most famous theories suggests that the layout of the three pyramids of Giza mirrors the "Orion constellation", specifically the three stars of Orion’s Belt (Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka).
some stars in the sky, known as circumpolar stars, never set below the horizon when viewed from Egypt
Many believe the wreckage, possibly an alien craft, was transported to Area 51 for study. Though it was later revealed to be part of Project Mogul, a secret balloon project to detect Soviet nuclear tests, the secrecy around Area 51 fueled speculation that aliens were involved.
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Starship. Standing at nearly 120 meters (394 feet) tall, it’s a towering giant, capable of lifting over 100 metric tons of payload into orbit. But its size isn’t the only thing that makes sit special—it’s the vision behind it.
Search for extraterrestrial intelligence<
For four decades, the SETI Institute has led the search for life and intelligence beyond Earth. With recent discoveries, such as exoplanets,
we are closer than ever to answering the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe?
Next time you step outside at night and gaze at the stars, remember—you’re actually looking into the past. Some of them might not even exist anymore. In a way, you’re standing in the present while witnessing the past. Does that make you feel like a time traveler?