Astronomy

NASA is set to launch an innovative artificial star into space, a mission designed to refine the accuracy of astronomical measurements. This groundbreaking project, named the Landolt mission, involves deploying...

NASA's Perseverance rover has recently begun scientific investigations at a unique site on Mars known as Bright Angel. This site, located at the edge of Neretva Vallis, a dried river...

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, France and China have launched a joint satellite to explore the most powerful explosions in the universe. The mission aims to study gamma-ray...

The summer night sky in 2024 promises a spectacular array of celestial events, from  stunning auroras, to planetary conjunctions and rare eclipses. Here’s a detailed look at what skywatchers in...

Scientists are increasingly intrigued by the potential insights offered by the air contained in the sample tubes collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. These samples provide a unique opportunity...

Recent studies leveraging data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft have revealed significant insights into the seasonal heat storms on Saturn. These findings challenge existing models and provide a deeper understanding of...

The Strawberry Moon of 2024 is set to captivate sky watchers across the United States on June 21. This full moon, occurring during the strawberry harvest season, promises a breathtaking...

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured a groundbreaking image of aligned jets from newborn stars in the Serpens Nebula, offering new insights into star formation processes. This discovery marks...

NASA has issued a warning about a giant asteroid, comparable in size to a 210-foot yacht, set to pass by Earth on June 22, 2024, at a distance that has...

There is a chance to witness the northern lights in Canada and parts of the northern U.S. once again tonight, marking another opportunity following May's historic solar geomagnetic storm. This...

This summer, a rare and spectacular astronomical event will be visible from Earth: the explosion of a star known as T Coronae Borealis, or the "Blaze Star." Located approximately 3,000...

Astronomers have recently observed a dramatic and unexpected brightening of a distant galaxy, revealing the sudden awakening of a massive black hole at its core. This extraordinary event involves a...

Recent studies have provided new insights into the age and origin of Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS), one of the most iconic features in our solar system. This massive storm,...

The U.S. Space Force has launched a significant initiative to develop a laser communication network, engaging four prominent companies in a project aimed at revolutionizing military communications in space. This...

A team of astronomers has identified the most distant pair of merging quasars ever observed, providing new insights into the early universe. These quasars, seen as they were around 900...

A team of scientists has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to gain new insights into the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation...

An ancient star, named CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36), has been observed moving through space at an astonishing speed of nearly 600 km/second (1.3 million mph). This velocity not only surpasses the...

Skywatchers are in for a treat as the first "major lunar standstill" in more than 18 years is set to grace our night skies. This celestial event occurs when the...

A rush-hour rocket launch is set to captivate skywatchers as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket prepares for liftoff from Cape Canaveral. This launch will carry the Astra 1P satellite and...

Stargazers are in for a treat as the "strawberry moon" graces the night sky in June 2024, coinciding with the arrival of the summer solstice. This celestial event will be...

Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have made groundbreaking discoveries about the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). Utilizing a...

China has successfully tested a new engine system designed for its future lunar missions, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious space program. This ground test, conducted on June 14,...

The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $5.6 billion to Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and SpaceX for the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 (NSSL)...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket aborted its launch during the ignition sequence of its nine first-stage engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 14, 2024. This attempt was...

China's Chang'e-6 mission has made a groundbreaking discovery on the far side of the Moon, detecting negative ions on the lunar surface for the first time. This achievement marks a...

Boeing's first crewed Starliner mission, designed to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS), has faced another delay in its return schedule. Initially planned for June 18,...

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, which has been traveling through space for nearly 47 years, has resumed transmitting science data from all four of its instruments. This marks a significant milestone...

SpaceX's attempt to launch 22 Starlink satellites was thwarted by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to a last-minute cancellation. The mission, originally set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They observed twin disks and parallel jets erupting from a...

NASA's Perseverance rover has made significant strides in its mission to uncover the geological history of Mars by exploring the ancient river channel of Neretva Vallis. Originally thought to be...

A recent discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed the presence of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) in the atmosphere of the exoplanet GJ 3470b, challenging existing theories of...

NASA’s scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) for June 13 has been postponed due to a "spacesuit discomfort issue," as reported by both USA Today and Space.com. This...

SpaceX’s much-anticipated launch of 22 Starlink broadband satellites, originally scheduled for June 12, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 13, due to unfavorable weather conditions. This mission, set to take...

NASA has addressed public concerns following an accidental broadcast of a medical emergency drill on the International Space Station (ISS). The unintended transmission, which aired during a scheduled livestream, led...

Researchers are utilizing cutting-edge supercomputers to provide a detailed preview of what NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will observe in the cosmos. This...

A recent powerful solar flare, the strongest in nearly two decades, has had significant impacts on Mars, causing widespread radiation on the Martian surface. Solar Flare Details On May 20,...

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, currently conducting its first astronaut-crewed flight test, has encountered five minor helium leaks, as reported by NASA and Boeing. This development comes as the Starliner, which...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has enabled astronomers to discover supernovae from the early Universe, providing a new window into the cosmos's formative years. These discoveries were made as...

Astronomers have observed the aftermath of a cataclysmic collision between large asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system, located just 63 light-years away from Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope...

Recent observations have revealed the presence of early morning frost on some of the largest mountains on Mars, specifically the colossal Martian volcanoes that rise up to three times the...

Astronomers have revisited one of the strangest binary star systems in our galaxy, HM Sagittae (HM Sge), using new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the retired SOFIA (Stratospheric...

Astrophysicists have recently calculated the likelihood that Earth was exposed to cold, harsh interstellar clouds approximately two million years ago, suggesting a significant influence on the planet's climate and environment....

NASA has selected seven companies to conduct studies on innovative concepts for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, aiming to deliver samples from Mars more efficiently and at a lower...

Recent research has introduced a groundbreaking perspective on the nature of gravity and dark matter. Traditionally, dark matter has been proposed to explain gravitational effects that cannot be accounted for...

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has made a remarkable discovery during its recent flyby of asteroid Dinkinesh in November 2023. The mission revealed significant geological features and a fascinating new formation: a...

SpaceX is embarking on an ambitious journey to revolutionize space travel by constructing a new manufacturing facility, the Starfactory, aimed at producing one Starship megarocket per day. This announcement follows...

Recent studies have cast doubt on the presence of a liquid water lake beneath the ice cap at Mars' south pole, a discovery that initially raised hopes for finding microbial...

NASA is poised to reveal a significant milestone in its ambitious Artemis program with the rollout of the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This event, scheduled...

Planet Labs PBC is on the verge of launching its first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, which represents a major leap forward in the company's Earth imaging capabilities. This state-of-the-art satellite has...