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A decades-old mystery about the sun’s outer atmosphere has been solved by researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Their discovery shows that reflected Alfvén waves are responsible for the…

Vast Space has revealed the design for Haven-2, a modular commercial space station designed to replace the International Space Station by 2030. Planned to launch its first module in 2028,…

This week, October’s Hunter’s Moon will shine brighter than any other full moon in 2024. Not only does this celestial event mark the first full moon following the autumnal equinox,…

SpaceX achieved a major milestone on October 13, 2024, with the successful launch and landing of its Starship rocket during its fifth test flight. For the first time, the massive…

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 14, 2024, aims to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, which may harbor a vast subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust. The mission,…

Tonight, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) will be visible in the night sky, marking a rare opportunity to see a bright comet passing 44 million miles from Earth. Observers in the…

The FAA has cleared SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 launches after temporarily grounding the rocket due to an upper stage issue during the Crew-9 mission in September. After reviewing SpaceX’s…

Astronomers have made an exciting discovery about the early universe using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The telescope has observed a galaxy forming stars in an unexpected pattern, only…

Scientists have recreated the eerie sound of Earth’s magnetic field flip from 41,000 years ago, using data from ESA’s Swarm mission. This geomagnetic reversal, known as the Laschamp event, saw…

NASA is eagerly anticipating SpaceX’s upcoming fifth test flight of Starship, which could take place as soon as October 13, pending FAA approval. The flight is crucial to the development…

Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected a water-rich atmosphere on GJ 9827 d, a small exoplanet located 98 light-years away. With a unique composition of heavier…

Experts are warning that the growing crisis of space debris in low Earth orbit is creating a ticking time bomb that threatens astronauts, satellites, and future missions. With over 30,000…

A new study led by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has uncovered indirect evidence of a volcanic exomoon orbiting the distant exoplanet WASP-49 b, 635 light-years away. Researchers detected a large…

NASA has combined the observational power of the Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons to simultaneously observe Uranus, offering new insights into the study of distant exoplanets. By comparing Hubble’s…

Astronomers have discovered a new sungrazer comet, C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), which could become visible to the naked eye later this month. Making its closest approach to Earth on October 24,…

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning image of Westerlund 1, the largest remaining super star cluster in the Milky Way, revealing a dense collection of massive…

Recent observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have revealed unexpected changes in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has fascinated astronomers for over 150 years. Over a 90-day…

NASA has recently unveiled groundbreaking insights into black holes and their star-devouring habits, revealing how these cosmic giants actively consume nearby stars. Using advanced observational technology from missions like the…

A powerful G4-class geomagnetic storm is set to illuminate the skies across the United States this week, offering a rare opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. The Space Weather Prediction…

SpaceX is preparing for its fifth Starship test flight (IFT-5), potentially launching as soon as October 13, 2024, pending regulatory approval from the FAA. This test flight is a key…

ESA has tested a cutting-edge lunar camera designed for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions during the PANGAEA geology training in Lanzarote. The Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), equipped to withstand the…

NASA is on the verge of a new era in space exploration with the launch of its Probe Explorers program. Two groundbreaking missions—an Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite and a Far-Infrared…

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has provided groundbreaking insights into asteroid Bennu, revealing key clues about the origins of life on Earth and the potential existence of a fifth fundamental force in…

A new study from researchers at Western University's Institute for Earth and Space Exploration explores the possibility of using asteroid material to grow edible biomass for astronauts on long-duration space…

The return of NASA's Crew-8 mission from the International Space Station has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm posing significant risks to splashdown operations. Initially planned…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has revealed new evidence showing how Mars transitioned from a potentially habitable planet with vast bodies of liquid water to the cold, dry desert we see today.…

A newly discovered galaxy, REBELS-25, has stunned astronomers by displaying a smooth, rotating disk structure similar to our own Milky Way, despite forming just 700 million years after the Big…

The Draconid meteor shower offers a unique celestial display, known for its slow-moving meteors and early evening visibility. While typically producing around 10 meteors per hour, the shower is famous…

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a method to convert Martian and lunar sand into strong, durable bricks using carbon nanotubes. This breakthrough could pave the way for future…

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 recently achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 2,500 miles traveled during the transport of the mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center. This move is a key step in…

The European Space Agency's Hera mission is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, aiming to study the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on the…

Recent research suggests that the Milky Way and its neighboring galaxies are part of a much larger cosmic structure than previously thought. Astronomers have discovered that the Laniakea supercluster may…

Earth has captured a new mini-moon, 2024 PT5, a small asteroid temporarily trapped by Earth’s gravity. Discovered in August 2024, the asteroid became Earth’s second moon on September 29 but…

After more than 12 years of exploring Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover has developed significant wear and tear, including a large hole in one of its wheels. Despite the damage, NASA…

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has achieved a significant milestone, successfully transmitting a laser signal over 290 million miles—the farthest distance ever for laser communication.

A stunning display of the northern lights is expected across parts of the northern U.S. this weekend, following a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection from the Sun.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched its second Vulcan Centaur rocket on October 4, 2024, marking a major step toward certifying the rocket for future national security missions. Despite a…

NASA is preparing to launch the Europa Clipper mission on October 10, 2024, marking the start of a six-year journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. The spacecraft, NASA’s largest planetary…

Recent studies suggest that the Moon's interior may still contain a partially molten layer, challenging previous assumptions that it had completely cooled and solidified. Using data from NASA's GRAIL and…

ESA’s Hera mission, a vital follow-up to NASA’s DART impact test on the asteroid Dimorphos, is nearing its October 7 launch. Hera will study the aftermath of the DART collision,…

NASA is gearing up for the next phase of its Artemis missions by developing the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), designed to aid astronauts in exploring the lunar surface. Through rigorous…

ESA and JAXA’s BepiColombo spacecraft has made significant discoveries during its third Mercury flyby, revealing surprising magnetic features such as energetic hot ions and potential ring currents. These findings are…

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected unusual jets of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from Centaur 29P, one of the most active icy bodies in the outer solar…

NASA scientists have discovered a new type of gamma-ray emission produced by tropical thunderstorms, called "flickering gamma-ray flashes." Using advanced detectors aboard a high-altitude NASA aircraft, researchers found that these…

NASA has powered down one of Voyager 2's key science instruments, the plasma science detector, as the spacecraft's power supply continues to decline. The decision, made to conserve energy, comes…

Astronomers have discovered a new triple star system, TIC 290061484, which now holds the record for the shortest orbital period in such systems. The discovery, made with NASA's TESS data…

A massive X7.1-class solar flare erupted from the sun on October 1, 2024, sending a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The resulting geomagnetic storm could trigger auroras visible in…

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a gravitationally lensed supernova, named Supernova H0pe, which is helping refine the Hubble constant and shed light on the ongoing mystery of the…

The groundbreaking image, taken by the JENI instrument, reveals the intricate structure of the Van Allen belts, providing critical insights into space weather and the hazards of deep space exploration.