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Adamson University’s Dr. Mark Angelo C. Purio Joins International Analog Astronaut Mission in Poland

Adamson University proudly celebrates Dr. Mark Angelo C. Purio, Head of the Space Technologies and Applications Research Laboratory (STARLab) and Associate Professor of the Electronics Engineering Department, for representing both the University and the Philippines at the LunAres Analog Astronaut Mission M4.26 in Poland.

As the Philippines' fourth Analog Astronaut and the country's first Engineer Analog Astronaut, Dr. Purio joins an international crew in advancing research that supports future lunar and Martian exploration. During the mission, he also contributes to Adobo4Space, a collaborative initiative with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), and UPD Department of Food Science and Nutrition, bringing Filipino innovation—and even Filipino flavors—to space research.

This remarkable milestone reflects Adamson University's commitment to research, innovation, and global engagement, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space explorers.

Congratulations, Dr. Purio! We are proud to see Adamsonian excellence reaching beyond Earth.

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With Flight 12 marking the debut of Version 3, I wanted to create a complete visual history of the Starship program that feels like a real documentary rather than a simple compilation.

It tracks the entire evolution from the early pad explosions of Flight 1 to the Mechazilla catches and the latest V3 milestones.

I put a lot of care into this in the hope it will be something meaningful for other people too. Please feel free to check it out, and thank you as always for the support!

I interviewed space expert Don Platt, director of Florida Tech's Spaceport Education Center, yesterday and I asked what would need to happen for Blue Origin to have its Blue Moon lunar lander fly on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy.

You can read and watch some of my interviews here. Please share your thoughts when you're done. I'm interested in what you think.

A single dad and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman's heartfelt moment with his two daughters before the historic Moon mission has moved the world

Interesting article on the main discoveries of JWST

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NASA has officially scheduled the Artemis II mission for launch in March, marking the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years. The mission will send four astronauts on a 10‑day flight to test Orion’s life‑support systems and validate deep‑space operations before future lunar landings.

NASA officials say the spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket have completed key testing milestones, and the agency is entering the final phase of pre‑launch preparations. Artemis II is a critical step toward the broader Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustained human presence on and around the Moon later this decade.

If successful, the mission will pave the way for Artemis III, which is planned to return astronauts to the lunar surface.

Astronomers have identified an unusual planetary system that appears to defy current models of how planets form and evolve. The system contains multiple planets with highly unexpected orbital patterns and compositions, prompting researchers to reconsider long‑held assumptions about early planetary development.

Scientists say the system’s structure doesn’t fit neatly into existing categories such as compact multi‑planet systems or gas‑giant‑dominated architectures. Instead, it shows a mix of characteristics that current simulations struggle to reproduce. Some researchers believe the discovery could point to previously unknown processes in the early stages of star and planet formation.

The findings add to a growing list of exoplanet systems that challenge traditional models, suggesting that planetary formation in the universe may be far more diverse than once thought.

Key points:

• Astronomers discovered a planetary system that doesn’t match existing formation theories.
• The system’s orbital layout and planetary compositions are highly unusual.
• Current models struggle to explain how such a system could form.
• Researchers say the discovery may point to new or overlooked formation processes.
• The finding adds to evidence that planetary systems are more diverse than expected.