Matías S. Zavia

1 day ago | xatakaon.com | Matías S. Zavia

The concept of a missile defense system to protect the U.S. from enemy attacks isn’t new. During the Reagan era, a proposed initiative called “Star Wars” ultimately never materialized. The Trump administration wants to revive this idea with modern technology and a more imposing name: “Golden Dome.” SpaceX technology. According to Reuters, a technology consortium headed by SpaceX is in the lead to develop part of the Golden Dome project.

1 day ago | xatakaon.com | Matías S. Zavia

There are many ways to celebrate a birthday, but few are as unique as how Don Pettit, NASA’s longest-serving astronaut, spent his 70th birthday. On Sunday, he finally returned to Earth after spending seven months aboard the International Space Station. While Pettit is safe and sound, the world will miss the unique perspective of one of space’s greatest photographers. Landing in the Kazakh Steppe.

2 days ago | xataka.com | Matías S. Zavia

Hay formas y formas de celebrar un cumpleaños, pero pocas como la de Don Pettit. El astronauta en activo más longevo de la NASA regresó a la Tierra después de siete meses en la Estación Espacial Internacional justo el día que cumplía 70 años. Un hito agridulce porque, si bien se encuentra sano y salvo, perdemos la perspectiva única de uno de los mejores fotógrafos del espacio. Aterrizaje delicado en la estepa kazaja.

2 days ago | xataka.com | Matías S. Zavia

La idea de un escudo antimisiles que proteja a Estados Unidos de ataques enemigos no es ni siquiera original. Ya en la era Reagan, el país fantaseó con una iniciativa apodada "Star Wars" que nunca vio la luz. Ahora, la administración Trump quiere desempolvar el proyecto con tecnología del siglo XXI y un nombre más intimidante: "Golden Dome" (la Cúpula Dorada). Con tecnología de SpaceX.

2 days ago | xatakaon.com | Matías S. Zavia

NASA’s Curiosity rover recently provided some of the strongest evidence to date of Mars’ past habitability, highlighting the fragility of this once-habitable ecosystem. The discovery. Curiosity landed on Mars on Aug. 6, 2012. Despite being covered in dust and wearing worn-out wheels, it continues to explore the Gale Crater methodically. It recently made a significant discovery in a 290-foot stretch of rock strata on the slopes of Mount Sharp.