Space The Earth Has Received a Laser Message Beamed from 10 Million Miles Away Typically, radio waves are utilized to communicate with missions beyond the Moon, but the introduction of laser technology could increase data transmission speeds by a factor of 10 to 100.
Space Supernova's Impact on Earth's Ozone Layer Revealed in a New Study Simulations have revealed that a gamma-ray burst within our Milky Way could obliterate the stratospheric ozone layer for several years, causing extensive species extinction and posing significant threats to humanity.
Space James Webb and Hubble Telescopes Illuminate the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster This collaborative effort between the two space telescopes has unveiled a rich tapestry of celestial wonders, offering a breathtaking glimpse into the cosmos. MACS0416 is actually a pair of colliding galaxy clusters.
Space James Webb Space Telescope Reveals an Exoplanet with Sand Clouds Their findings have been nothing short of remarkable. Amidst the gaseous expanse of WASP-107b, astronomers detected the presence of water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and an unexpected phenomenon—clouds composed of fine silicate particles.
Space ESA's Orbiter Observed Mars' Atmosphere Glowing Green at Night In 2020, the phenomenon was observed in visible light during Martian daylight using TGO. Now, scientists have observed it at night through TGO, providing valuable insights into this captivating phenomenon.
Space NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Becomes a Bright Satellite in Earth's Orbit Currently orbiting at altitudes ranging from 415 to 416 kilometers, it is slowly descending. Eventually, it will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, where it is anticipated to disintegrate.
Space Solar Conjunction Puts NASA's Mars Robots on Hold Mars exploration will temporarily rely on onboard instruments, as communication with Earth may lead to unintended consequences. NASA's precautionary measure aims to ensure the robots' safety and prevent any issues arising from miscommunications.
Space NASA Launches an Exciting New Streaming Service Called NASA+ Users can enjoy a wide range of content without any interruptions or subscription fees. Plus, the service is available to everyone, making it a valuable resource for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
Space SpaceX's Starship Completes Its Second Test Launch Although the Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after separation, and the Starship upper stage experienced issues, SpaceX considered the test a success and plans to analyze the data for future improvements.
Space Astronomers Detect the Presence of Oxygen in Venus' Dayside Atmosphere Understanding Venus's atmosphere and the distribution of atomic oxygen could provide insights into why Earth and Venus, once potentially similar, evolved into drastically different worlds.
Space Mars Lava Chamber Revealed as Potential Shelter for Future Bases These subterranean structures offer protection from radiation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and even meteorite impacts. Researchers believe that such underground features could serve as crucial refuges for future Mars missions.
Space Saturn's Rings to Temporarily Disappear and Reappear in 2025 While the rings' disappearance may seem like a loss, it offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers to observe Saturn's moons more clearly, as the reduced tilt makes them easier to spot.
Space NASA's Juno Probe Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede Scientists speculate that these findings could suggest the existence of hydrothermal activity deep beneath Ganymede's icy surface or interactions between its subsurface ocean and the planet's interior rocks.
Space NASA's Lucy Probe Discovers Surprise Contact Binary at Dinkinesh Contact binary systems, where two smaller objects are in contact with each other, are not uncommon in the solar system. However, it's a rare occurrence to find one of these systems orbiting another asteroid.
Space New Study Suggests That Earth Harbors Remnants of a Moon-Forming Protoplanet These continent-sized anomalies, known as large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs), have long puzzled scientists due to their higher density and temperature compared to the surrounding mantle.
Space NASA's Juno Probe Captures a Spooky "Face" on Jupiter The photograph reveals turbulent storms and swirling clouds along Jupiter's terminator, the boundary between its day and night sides, casting an uncanny appearance akin to a ghostly visage.
Space NASA's Lucy Mission Discovers a Surprise Asteroid During Dinkinesh Flyby The encounter primarily served as an in-flight test of Lucy's tracking system, designed to autonomously track asteroids as the spacecraft zooms past at speeds of up to 10,000 mph. Despite Dinkinesh's small size, the system performed admirably.
Space NASA Released an App That Helps You Spot the International Space Station It even has a built-in compass to show the ISS's position, no matter where you are on Earth. Users can also sign up for mobile notifications of upcoming viewing opportunities based on their location.
Space India Successfully Conducts Test Flight for Gaganyaan Astronaut Mission During the test flight, the crew module and escape system demonstrated their ability to safely separate from the rocket at specific altitudes, ensuring that astronauts can escape in case of any issues during launch.
Space The Moon Is 40 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought Lunar samples collected during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 were analyzed using a technique called atom probe tomography, revealing that the moon is likely at least 4.46 billion years old.
Space Mars' Core Looks Bigger than It Is Because of a Layer of Molten Rock A game-changing event occurred in September 2021 when a meteorite impact on Mars generated seismic waves that allowed scientists to gain new insights into the planet's interior. This impact provided crucial data that illuminated the core's true nature.
Space Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Striking Image of Three Interacting Galaxies These three galaxies, located approximately 500 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Tucana, are engaged in a gravitational tango, prompting astronomers to label them as a "merging group."
Space Scientists Reveal the Surprising Origin of Mars' Most Powerful Quake It has now been revealed that the quake was not caused by an asteroid impact, as initially suspected, but by tectonic forces deep within Mars itself. This discovery challenges previous notions of Mars' geological activity.
Space Juno Probe Reveals New Images of Jupiter's Moon Io On October 15, Juno passed by Io's surface, capturing high-resolution images that showcase the moon's tumultuous landscape. Skilled technicians at NASA and amateur astronomers further refined the images, eliminating noise and distortions.
Space A Mud Lake on Mars Might be Hiding Signs of Ancient Life Around 3.4 billion years ago, this underground system was disrupted, resulting in massive floods that deposited mountains of sediment on the Martian surface. Hydraotes Chaos is a striking example of this geological upheaval.
