Daron Krikorian
Correspondent, Space Exploration
Daron Krikorian is the Space Exploration Correspondent for New Frontier Magazine, where he covers the commercial space industry, planetary science, and the history of spaceflight. His writing specializes in translating complex aerospace engineering and astrophysics concepts into accessible, clear explainers for readers. By focusing on both technical innovations and the human ambition driving modern missions, his stories bring the high-stakes world of space exploration to life. Through this approach, he helps readers understand the breakthroughs shaping our future in the cosmos.
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Top 3 NASA Artemis Challenges for Sustainable Moon Presence in 2026
Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin has publicly called for the Artemis III mission and all subsequent missions to be canceled and restarted, citing deep-seated program issues.
Jul 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Top 9 Quantum Computing Research Institutions for 2026
By 2026, a single quantum computing breakthrough from one of the top institutions could render current cryptographic standards obsolete, fundamentally reshaping global data security.
Jul 17, 2026 · 5 min read
How Do Quantum Heat Engines Work? Reaching 0.7 Carnot Efficiency
Experimental quantum dot heat engines have already achieved an astonishing 70% of the theoretical maximum efficiency, a benchmark that challenges traditional thermodynamic limits.
Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Diamond NV-Centers in Quantum Computing?
A refrigerator-sized quantum computer prototype, operating at room temperature, is already being tested by the DLR QCI project.
Jul 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Automating Space Collision Avoidance in 2026
In 2026, with thousands of active satellites and countless pieces of debris hurtling through space, the European Space Agency's Collision Risk Estimation and Automated Mitigation (CREAM) project, laun
Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min read
How Do Antimatter Rockets Work for Interstellar Travel?
An antimatter rocket can achieve a specific impulse of about 0.
Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 3 Quantum Computing Developments and Challenges
Quantinuum's new H2-1 quantum computer recently shattered performance expectations, achieving a Quantum Volume record of 65,536.
Jul 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Euclid Telescope Reveals Most Detailed Visible-Light Image of Milky Way's Center
A new mosaic image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, released by the European Space Agency (ESA) on June 24, 2026, contains more than 60 million individual stars, according to EarthSky , revealing a
Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read
NASA's Mars Missions Now Rely on Private Rocket Builders
In 2028, the Aeolus mission will launch to provide the first integrated, daily global view of Martian winds, with NASA providing the science instrument and Relativity Space supplying the spacecraft an
Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Quantum Computing vs. Classical: Understanding Qubits vs. Bits
In 2019, Google announced it had achieved 'quantum supremacy,' performing a calculation in just 200 seconds that would have taken even the most powerful classical supercomputer an estimated 10,000 yea
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
How Multi-Qubit Entanglement Powers Future Quantum Networks
In 2020, researchers achieved an extraordinary feat: they entangled two ensembles of rubidium-87 atoms.
Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Private Companies Win NASA Mars Mission Contracts Amidst Reliability Concerns
Relativity Space, a company whose only rocket launch failed mid-flight, has been selected by NASA to build and launch the Aeolus Mars orbiter in 2028.
Jun 20, 2026 · 6 min read
NASA's Mars Mission Contract Sparks Private Sector Competition
In a move that redefines deep-space exploration, NASA has awarded Relativity Space, a company founded in 2015, a contract to build a spacecraft for the Aeolus Mars mission, scheduled for a late 2028 l
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Qubits vs Classical Bits: Powering Quantum Computing's Future
Operating superconducting qubits, which have recently achieved beyond-classical performance, requires temperatures colder than outer space.
Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Apple iOS 27 Boosts Older iPhone Speed
With iOS 27, AirDrop transfers on older iPhones will surge up to 80% faster, making devices from 2020 feel remarkably snappier.
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review Shows Significant Electricity Bill Savings
A reviewer configured an EcoFlow PowerOcean battery system to fill its two 5-kWh batteries during cheap electricity hours, from 11:30 pm to 5:30 am, and then discharge precisely at 5:31 am.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
China's Nuclear Power Surges, Poised to Fuel Energy Mix
China now operates 58 nuclear power units, surpassing France's 56 units, a dramatic shift in global energy dynamics.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Drug Designer Tim Cernak Tackles Animal Health and Ecosystems
Chemist Tim Cernak's lab is a beacon of innovation, developing drugs for everything from cancerous sea turtles to Gila monsters battling intestinal parasites.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
What is quantum error correction for fault-tolerant quantum computers?
The distance-7 quantum memory has shattered expectations, preserving quantum information for over twice as long as its most robust physical qubit, a monumental feat reported in Nature .
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
SpaceX Dragon Captures Southern Aurora Footage From Orbit
From 250 miles above Earth, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a timelapse of the Southern Lights, revealing a vibrant, swirling spectacle caused by an M1.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read