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Source: Space.com Boom! Studios releases a two-fisted final issue to end the "All-New Firefly" comics series. (Image credit: Boom! Studios) The new "Firefly" comic series, titled "The Big Damn Finale," has recently come to a close, much to the disappointment of fans of the beloved science fiction franchise. For those unfamiliar with "Firefly," it was a television show that aired on Fox in 2002 and was created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The show followed the adventures of a group of rebels on the fringes of a futuristic society, as they traveled through space on a spaceship called Serenity. Despite its short run of just one season, "Firefly" gained a devoted fan base and has remained popular over the years, leading to the creation of various spin-off media, including the new comic series. "The Big Damn Finale" was a nine-issue limited series that was released by Boom! Studios and written by Greg Pak, with art by Dan M

On April 20th, 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover made history by successfully depositing its first sample of Martian soil on the surface of the Red Planet. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the mission to understand the geology and past habitability of Mars, as well as pave the way for future human exploration of the planet. Perseverance, also known as the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, was launched on July 30th, 2020 and landed on Mars on February 18th, 2021. It is equipped with a suite of scientific instruments and tools designed to search for signs of ancient microbial life and collect samples of rock and soil for further analysis. One of the key objectives of the MSR mission is to search for evidence of past microbial life on Mars. Scientists believe that Mars may have once had conditions that were favorable for life, including liquid water and a stable climate. By analyzing samples of Martian soil and rock, researchers hope to learn more about the planet'

In a recent announcement, tech mogul Elon Musk stated that he will resign as CEO of Twitter, citing the negative impact that social media has had on his mental health and overall well-being. This decision has sparked a wider conversation about the role of social media in our lives and the potential downsides of constant online engagement. Musk is no stranger to controversy and has long been a polarizing figure on social media. His tweets have often made headlines, whether for their bold and sometimes outrageous content, or for the impact they have had on financial markets. However, in his statement announcing his departure from Twitter, Musk acknowledged the negative impact that social media has had on his life, saying that it "distracts from creativity and productivity." This admission is a reminder of the potential downsides of social media, which can often be addictive and all-consuming. While platforms like Twitter and Facebook can be useful for staying connected with fri

Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash As the commercial space industry continues to grow and evolve, the race to explore and exploit the vast resources of space has become increasingly competitive. Companies and countries around the world are vying for a share of the lucrative space resource market, which is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. While this competition can be fierce, it is also possible for competitors to be turned into partners, working together to advance the interests of the industry as a whole.                                         One key reason why competitors can easily be turned into partners in the space resource mining industry is the fact that the market is simply too large for any one company or country to dominate. With so much potential value at stake, it makes sense for companies and countries to work together to explore and exploit the resources of space. This can take the form of joint ventures, partnerships, and other collaborative arrangemen

As humanity continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, the need for resources and technologies to sustain long-term missions becomes increasingly evident. One such resource that has garnered significant attention in recent years is oxygen, a vital element that is essential for human survival. While oxygen can be found in abundance on Earth, it is a scarce resource on the Moon, making it a critical target for exploration and mining efforts. Recently, several companies and organizations have begun to investigate the possibility of mining lunar oxygen as a means of supporting future space missions. These efforts have the potential to revolutionize space exploration, as oxygen is not only essential for human life, but also for rocket propulsion and other technologies. As as a company at the forefront of this effort, Ararat Robotics is developing advanced robotics technologies for lunar mining. The Ararat Robotics team is working on a mission to send a robot to the Moon to extra

A new boom in the space industry driven by Elon Musk's, Jeff Bezos', and NASA's chase to seize the moon has created perfect conditions for sprouting space tech startups. In turn, the growing competition drives invention, allowing for faster acquisition of the needed tech to manifest the interplanetary existence of humankind and for small-scale startups, those spearheaded by Millennials and Gen-Z in particular, to have significant contributions.  The reason to look to that demographic, including current college students, is glaring: they are the ones who have the most skin in the game, being the generation that will inevitably feel the effects of the environmental changes, whose gears by the way, have already started turning. Artemis Student Challenge: NASA Selects University Teams to Build Technologies for the Moon’s Darkest Areas learn more here. Ararat Robotics and many others are at the center of this simmering pot aiming to take full advantage of the newly increased dem