Astronomy

In a remarkable achievement, NASA's citizen science program has led to the discovery of a hypervelocity object moving at an astonishing speed of 1 million miles per hour. This object,...

Hidden beneath the idea of the asteroids being plain space rocks is a more complex issue. Recent studies have shown that certain asteroids may possess moons having strange shapes like...

Having been initiated in 2011, NASA’s NEOWISE mission has recently concluded its work after identifying more than 3,000 near-Earth objects (NEOs), which are asteroids and comets that can potentially hit...

This August, skywatchers are in for an extraordinary celestial event as the full sturgeon moon graces the night sky. This particular full moon is unique not only because it is...

Newly released images from the International Space Station (ISS) have captured the stunning beauty of the aurora borealis and the glowing moon in ways never seen before. These breathtaking photos...

On the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, skywatchers across the globe will have the rare opportunity to witness an extraordinary celestial event: a planetary conjunction where Jupiter and Mars...

On August 12, 2024, Earth was struck by a severe G4-class geomagnetic storm, following a series of powerful solar eruptions. The storm, classified as a "severe" event by the National...

In a significant breakthrough, the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, renowned for mapping stars in the Milky Way, has identified hundreds of previously unknown asteroid moons in our solar system....

Rocket Lab successfully launched an Earth-observing radar satellite for Capella Space on August 11, 2024, marking the company's 10th mission of the year and its 52nd orbital mission overall. The...

NASA has successfully completed a series of critical tests on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's "visor," known formally as the Deployable Aperture Cover (DAC). This large, sunshade-like component is...

The Hubble Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), continues to push the boundaries of our understanding of the cosmos. In its latest achievement, Hubble...

In a groundbreaking new approach to terraforming Mars, scientists have proposed using specially engineered dust particles made from minerals already abundant on the Red Planet. This innovative idea, detailed in...

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is set to peak soon, providing stargazers with a dazzling display of meteors lighting up the...

Eta Carinae, one of the most massive stars in our galaxy, is on the brink of a spectacular transformation that could forever alter our understanding of stellar life cycles. With...

Recent studies have provided new insights into the origins of fast radio bursts (FRBs), linking these intense cosmic phenomena to highly magnetized neutron stars known as magnetars. These findings have...

On August 5, 2024, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) observed two significant solar flares. These twin X-class flares, the most intense type of solar flare, erupted from the Sun, providing...

New research suggests that Venus, often considered Earth's hostile twin, may share a geological history with our planet. Scientists have identified that Venus' extensive plateaus, called tesserae, might have formed...

China has successfully launched the initial batch of satellites for its ambitious "Thousand Sails" constellation, designed to compete with SpaceX's Starlink for global internet coverage. The launch marks a significant...

An innovative concept from Honeybee Robotics, now part of Blue Origin, aims to support NASA's Artemis mission by solving multiple challenges with a single piece of infrastructure. The Lunar Utility...

An international research team has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying potential signs of an intermediate-mass black hole within the IRS 13 star cluster near the supermassive black hole at the...

Astronomers have discovered that the star V889 Herculis exhibits a unique rotational profile that challenges established theories of stellar dynamics. This groundbreaking discovery was made by a team of researchers...

Scientists have identified natural graphene flakes in lunar soil samples collected by China’s Chang’e 5 mission, providing new insights into the Moon’s formation and potential applications for future space exploration....

August 2024 offers an exceptional opportunity for stargazers, with the skies lighting up thanks to several celestial events. The highlights include the Perseids meteor shower and the first supermoon of...

Astronomers have discovered that Saturn ejected a fast-moving comet, designated Comet A117uUD, from our solar system at an astonishing speed of 6,700 miles per hour. This event, analyzed through extensive...

Recent research conducted by scientists from MIT and the University of Chicago has revealed that the Moon's extremely thin atmosphere, known as an exosphere, is primarily sustained by constant meteorite...

The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, offers a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors dancing across the night sky, typically visible in high-latitude regions. This evening presents a unique opportunity for...

Astroscale, a Tokyo-based space technology company, has achieved a significant milestone in space debris management through its ADRAS-J mission. The mission recently captured detailed imagery of a large piece of...

The recent findings from NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission have provided unprecedented insights into the twin asteroids Didymos and Dimorphos. This mission, which involved deliberately crashing a spacecraft...

An international team of scientists, engineers, and artists, led by French engineer Benoit Faiveley, is spearheading the "Sanctuary on the Moon" project. This ambitious initiative, supported by NASA, UNESCO, and...

NASA has recently announced a significant achievement in the ongoing search for planets beyond our solar system, with the confirmation of over 5,500 exoplanets. This milestone not only underscores the...

A significant celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the mid-latitudes of the United States and Europe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has...

A remarkable digital artwork has been created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy, who meticulously combined over 100,000 images of the sun captured through a specially modified telescope. This stunning 375-megapixel image...

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is on the brink of a historic moment as it prepares to launch the final Atlas V rocket carrying a national security payload. This mission, designated...

Recent observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed intriguing evidence suggesting that Ariel, one of the moons of Uranus, may host a subsurface ocean. This discovery comes...

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in the study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), identifying an unprecedented emission line in the brightest GRB ever recorded. The event,...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 launches after a thorough investigation into an upper stage anomaly that occurred on July 11. This issue, involving...

A significant astronomical event is set to occur as asteroid 2011 AM24, classified as a "potentially hazardous object," will make a close approach to Earth on July 26. This asteroid,...

NASA and Boeing have announced a delay in the return of the Starliner crew from the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing technical challenges with the spacecraft. Test pilots...

NASA has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking technology by streaming 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back using laser communication. This achievement, conducted by a...

SpaceX recently completed a crucial static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket, an important milestone in the lead-up to resuming flights after a recent anomaly. The test took place...

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), known for capturing the first image of a black hole, is set to receive significant upgrades that will enhance its capabilities and potentially unlock new...

The core stage of NASA's Artemis 2 rocket has successfully arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, marking a significant milestone in preparations for the mission. This core...

A groundbreaking discovery by an international team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a 'super-Jupiter' planet, Epsilon Indi Ab, located approximately 12 light-years from Earth. This...

In an ambitious project aimed at supporting future lunar missions, inventors from the UK and Canada are competing to develop innovative technologies to create clean water on the moon. This...

Stargazers are in for a treat as two meteor showers, the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquariids, will peak in close succession next week. This rare event provides an...

Recent analyses of lunar samples brought back by China’s Chang'e-5 mission have revealed the presence of water molecules, marking a significant breakthrough in lunar exploration. These discoveries add valuable insights...

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is celebrating its 25th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen images of NGC 6872, also known as the Peacock Galaxy. These new images showcase the largest known spiral...

On the nights of July 23 and 24, skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as the moon and Saturn will appear close together in the night sky. The event,...

NASA has awarded SpaceX a $112.7 million contract to provide launch services for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) 4 mission. This mission is...