Space

After decades of debate and speculation, scientists have finally confirmed the composition of the Moon’s core. A recent study published in May 2023 in Nature has revealed that the Moon’s...

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, August 27th for the launch of the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission. The mission will send a Crew Dragon spacecraft to its highest orbit yet and...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Cluster mission, which has provided crucial insights into Earth’s magnetic environment for over 24 years, is set to conclude with a historic reentry. On September...

The Hubble Space Telescope has once again delivered a spectacular image of the cosmos, this time focusing on the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), one of the closest galaxies to the...

For the first time, scientists have captured high-resolution images of Polaris, the North Star, revealing unexpected surface features. The images, obtained using the CHARA Array at Mount Wilson, California, show...

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made groundbreaking discoveries that support the long-standing hypothesis that the Moon was once engulfed by a global magma ocean. This discovery offers a deeper understanding of...

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that many rocky exoplanets, particularly larger ones known as "super-Earths," may have massive reservoirs of water trapped deep within their molten cores. This discovery...

In a significant milestone for space exploration, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully performed a rare double gravity assist flyby, utilizing both the Moon and...

After more than three and a half years exploring the ancient lakebed of Jezero Crater on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover is preparing for the next major phase of its mission:...

New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are challenging long-held assumptions about the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, suggesting that the surface of this $100,000 quadrillion space rock may be...

Chinese scientists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in Mars exploration by unveiling a high-resolution global color-image map of Mars. Created using data from China’s Tianwen-1 mission, the map offers an...

NASA’s ambitious ESCAPADE mission is poised to take a significant leap forward as its twin spacecraft head to Florida for their final preparations before launch. These two small satellites, named...

SpaceX is gearing up for yet another milestone in its ambitious journey of space exploration. CEO Elon Musk recently described the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission as "epic," and with good...

Greatly disappointed, to the relief of all those who keep an eye on the skies, the massive object was not an asteroid. ESA's Juice Spacecraft Confused with a Threatening Asteroid...

Astronomers have observed a black hole gradually consuming a star, providing a rare opportunity to predict the next cosmic “snack.” This discovery offers valuable insights into black hole behavior and...

SpaceX has once again demonstrated its leadership in the space industry with the successful launch of 116 satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-11 rideshare mission....

In a groundbreaking study, two scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have discovered a new type of electromagnetic wave that carries significant amounts of lightning energy into Earth's magnetosphere....

Space enthusiasts and observers have a rare chance to witness the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE spacecraft as it makes a historic Earth-Moon flyby next week. This remarkable maneuver will...

In an extraordinary event, a massive solar storm that erupted in April 2023 temporarily disrupted Earth's magnetosphere, opening up a rare, two-hour magnetic highway between the Sun and Earth. This...

The mysterious origins of the asteroid responsible for wiping out the dinosaurs have long perplexed scientists, sparking debates about whether the deadly impactor was an asteroid, comet, or another celestial...

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...

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...

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 officially decommissioned the NEOWISE space telescope, marking the end of a 15-year mission that significantly advanced our understanding of near-Earth objects (NEOs) and contributed to planetary defense efforts....

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...

Recent images from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express spacecraft have provided a stunning view of what was once the largest lake on Mars. The lake, known as Lake...

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...

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...

NASA is considering using SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to return astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule. Discussions within NASA...

Following a successful launch of NASA’s 21st Northrop Grumman commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and cargo are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission is...

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...

NASA is pioneering innovative approaches to space habitation with its Mycotecture Off Planet project, which aims to use fungi to grow habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This groundbreaking...

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...

A pioneering proposal has been unveiled by a group of scientists suggesting the establishment of a storage facility on the Moon to preserve frozen samples of endangered animals. This concept,...

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...