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Astronomers from Lund University in Sweden have made a surprising discovery that may reshape our understanding of planetary formation and stability. A small exoplanet, TOI-1408c, has been observed 455 light-years...

SpaceX's Starship rocket could begin Mars missions in as little as two years, with the first flights aiming to land uncrewed spacecraft on the Red Planet. If these missions are...

A new study suggests that our Milky Way galaxy and its neighboring Andromeda galaxy are already interacting, long before their predicted collision billions of years from now. According to research...

Recent research has revealed that the high-altitude explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket during its second test flight in November 2023 temporarily tore a hole in the ionosphere, the uppermost layer...

New research indicates that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, likely formed through the merger of two black holes. The study, published in...

As we approach the September equinox, experts are forecasting an increased likelihood of vibrant auroras due to the Russell-McPherron effect. This phenomenon, first described by Christopher Russell and Robert McPherron...

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft safely touched down on September 7, 2024, following an uncrewed mission that has brought renewed focus on the spacecraft's challenges. Details of the Landing Starliner touched down...

China’s experimental reusable spaceplane has successfully returned to Earth after completing a 268-day mission in orbit. The spaceplane landed at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert on...

NASA has postponed the launch of its ESCAPADE Mars mission to spring 2025, delaying the mission that was originally set for October 2024 aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. The...

New analysis from China’s Chang’e 5 mission has revealed compelling evidence that the Moon experienced volcanic activity far more recently than previously believed. This groundbreaking discovery suggests that volcanic eruptions...

Recent discoveries have shown that the outer Solar System is more crowded with celestial bodies than previously believed. Acombination of data from the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii and NASA’s New...

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission have worked together to unravel one of the biggest mysteries surrounding Mars: what happened to its water?...

NASA’s Boeing Starliner capsule is set to return to Earth on Friday, September 6, 2024, marking the end of an extended and challenging mission. The spacecraft, which has been docked...

The BepiColombo mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully completed its fourth gravity assist flyby of Mercury on September 4,...

China is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aiming to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. This mission will build upon the success...

NASA’s BurstCube satellite, a shoebox-sized CubeSat, has successfully detected its first gamma-ray burst (GRB)—one of the most energetic explosions in the universe. The satellite, which was deployed from the International...

In a remarkable display of natural phenomena, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), captured a breathtaking video of a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere and exploding...

SpaceX has postponed its latest Starlink mission, originally scheduled for September 4, 2024, due to poor weather conditions affecting booster recovery in the Atlantic Ocean. This delay highlights the challenges...

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled a rare and striking cosmic phenomenon—a question mark-shaped structure formed by two interacting galaxies. Captured during an observation of the massive galaxy...

On September 4, 2024, astronomers detected a small asteroid, 2024 RW1, just hours before its predicted atmospheric entry over the Philippines. The asteroid, roughly 1 meter (3 feet) in size,...

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace are preparing for the final launch of the Vega rocket, which has been a key part of Europe’s space program for more than...

A relentless heatwave is expected to sweep across the U.S. West this week, intensifying what has already been a blistering summer. Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada are bracing for some...

Sunspot activity on the Sun has reached its highest level in 23 years, with an average of 215.5 sunspots per day recorded in August 2024, according to Live Science. This...

The European Space Agency's Mars Express mission continues to deliver breathtaking images of the Red Planet, with one of its latest photographs capturing a remarkable view that includes Mars’ largest...

A recent study has uncovered that a colossal asteroid impact, occurring approximately 4 billion years ago, dramatically altered the rotational axis of Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system....

Saturn, one of the most captivating planets in our solar system, is famous for its stunning and intricate ring system. These rings, composed primarily of ice particles, rocky debris, and...

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a significant delay in the BepiColombo mission's planned orbital insertion around Mercury due to unforeseen problems with the spacecraft's electric propulsion system. Originally...

Astronomers have recently uncovered a remarkable cosmic event taking place 12.9 billion light-years away: the collision and merger of two ancient quasars, an interaction that is set to give birth...

A mesmerizing astronomical event is on the horizon as the Moon prepares to pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a stunning annular solar eclipse. This rare celestial occurrence,...

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy IC 4709, located approximately 240 million light-years away in the southern constellation Telescopium. This remarkable galaxy,...

NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has reported an unusual and mysterious sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which is currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS). This report...

Recent research has unveiled a previously unknown doughnut-shaped structure deep within Earth's outer core, potentially offering new insights into the planet’s magnetic field, which plays a crucial role in protecting...

An asteroid approximately the size of two football fields, designated 2024 ON, is set to make a notably close approach to Earth this month. According to the Virtual Telescope Project,...

As global temperatures soar, the use of air cooling is becoming more widespread, contributing to higher energy consumption and environmental concerns. In response, researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center...

Recent studies using data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter have provided compelling evidence that Alfvén waves play a critical role in accelerating and heating the solar...

NASA has recently announced significant changes to its upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission in response to the need to safely return two astronauts currently stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

As summer winds down across the Northern Hemisphere, the night sky is set to showcase some of the year’s most captivating celestial events. Among the highlights for September 2024 are...

When people think about healthcare’s contribution to climate change, images of energy-hungry hospitals and heaps of single-use medical supplies often come to mind. But few would suspect that a critical...

NASA has awarded a significant contract to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, as part of its ongoing efforts to explore the lunar South Pole. The contract, valued at $116.9 million,...

Recent groundbreaking findings from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft have offered new perspectives on the deep, pervasive darkness of the universe, suggesting that the number of galaxies might be significantly fewer...

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has successfully deployed its solar sail, marking a significant achievement in the mission aimed at testing a new method of space propulsion. Initially launched...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of astronomy, enabling researchers to make significant strides in our understanding of the cosmos. A recent breakthrough from the Flatiron Institute's Center...

A meteor dazzled residents across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early on Friday morning, providing a spectacular natural light show. The meteor, described by many as a brilliant fireball, was...

NASA has confirmed the homecoming date for Boeing's Starliner capsule, with plans for its departure from the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled for no earlier than Friday, September 6, contingent...

NASA’s NEO Surveyor, a next-generation infrared space telescope, is making significant progress as it moves closer to its planned launch in late 2027. Designed to detect asteroids and comets that...

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is poised to become a cornerstone of astronomical research, offering unprecedented insights into the history of our galaxy and the nature of dark matter....

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has broadened its scope in a new study by exploring over 2,880 galaxies for signs of highly advanced civilizations. Utilizing the Murchison Widefield Array...

On August 29, 2024, Blue Origin completed its eighth human spaceflight, sending six passengers on a sub-orbital journey aboard the New Shepard rocket. The mission, known as NS-26, was launched...

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, a highly anticipated journey to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has successfully cleared a crucial milestone, keeping it on track for its scheduled launch on October...