space Dead European Satellite Is Set to Crash Back to Earth Soon ESA initiated controlled maneuvers in 2011 to expedite the satellite's descent, reducing the risk of collision with other space objects. ERS-2 is now expected to crash back to Earth in mid-February.
space NASA Reveals Traces of Ancient Rivers on Mars The high-resolution image offers a glimpse into Mars' ancient hydrology. Unlike the present-day barren and dry Martian environment, these ancient riverbeds suggest a more temperate past.
space NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning Images of Io's Volcanic Activity During the flyby on February 3, Juno dipped to within 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) of Io's surface, allowing JunoCam to capture images of erupting plumes.
space SpaceX to Launch the Starlab Private Space Station Using Starship The decision to use Starship underscores its unmatched capacity to accommodate Starlab's substantial eight-meter diameter in a single launch, minimizing on-orbit assembly risks and streamlining operations.
space James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Views of Spiral Galaxies The JWST's observations support the theory that galaxies grow from the inside out, with star formation initiating at the core and propagating outward along the spiral arms.
space NASA's TESS Discovers Potentially Habitable 'Super-Earth' Orbiting Nearby Red Dwarf Red dwarfs, like the star hosting TOI-715 b, are increasingly viewed as prime candidates for hosting potentially habitable worlds due to their smaller size and cooler temperatures compared to stars like our Sun.
space NASA's Perseverance Rover Confirms the presence of an Ancient Lake Bed on Mars The Jezero Crater was the landing site for Perseverance in February 2021. Since then, the rover has been traversing the crater, collecting samples and scanning the subsurface with RIMFAX.
space Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Massive Stellar Bridge Between Galaxies Arp 295 comprises three spiral galaxies: Arp 295a, Arp 295b, and Arp 295c. The focal point of the image is Arp 295a, an edge-on galaxy, while Arp 295c, a smaller blue spiral, graces the background.
space NASA's Curiosity Rover Spots 'Star Trek' Starfleet Emblem on Mars While this whimsical rock discovery may not be the first, as previous sightings included a "doughnut," an "avocado," and even a "bear," it adds a touch of science fiction to the rover's mission.
space NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Captures Spectacular Star Factory in a Nearby Galaxy By studying regions like N79 with the JWST, scientists can gain valuable insights into the composition of gas and dust clouds during the early universe's peak star formation period.
space NASA and SpaceX to Launch a Private Lunar Lander in February NASA's contribution to the mission includes a range of scientific instruments aimed at studying plume-surface interactions, space weather, lunar surface characteristics, radio astronomy, and precision landing technologies.
space The Mars Express Orbiter Discovers Water Ice Deposits Beneath Mars' Surface While the exact quantity of ice remains undetermined, preliminary analysis suggests that if it were to melt, it could inundate Mars with an ocean up to 2.7 meters deep.
space NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Completes Its Historic Mission Ingenuity's journey began on April 19, 2021, when it became the first aircraft to take flight on another planet. Its mission was initially planned for five experimental test flights over 30 days, but it far outperformed those expectations.
space Japanese Moon Lander SLIM Resumes Operations Despite Upside-Down Landing The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that communication with the SLIM spacecraft has been re-established, and operations to investigate the Moon's origins have resumed.
space NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil Groundbreaking X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Expected to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound, equivalent to 925 miles per hour, the X-59 incorporates cutting-edge design and technologies to minimize the sonic disturbance.
space A Giant Structure Found in Distant Space Challenges Cosmology These colossal cosmic structures emphasize how much remains unknown about the universe and its intricate workings, highlighting the need for further exploration and discovery.
space NASA Successfully Opens Container Holding Asteroid Dust After Months of Effort The container, which touched down in Utah in September of the previous year, couldn't be accessed immediately due to two stubbornly stuck bolts out of the 35 fasteners securing the lid.
space Astronomers Discover Young Earth-Sized Exoplanet With the 'Lava Hemisphere' The planet is the closest Earth-sized exoplanet to our solar system this young, believed to be less than 500 million years old. HD 63433 d orbits a Sun-like star, sharing similarities with our own solar system.
space Peregrine Moon Lander's Fiery End Marks Astrobotic's Brave Effort This unfortunate outcome marked the conclusion of Peregrine's debut mission, which aimed to make it the first commercial lunar lander and the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon in decades.
space NASA Invites Public to Send Their Names to the Moon Aboard Its VIPER Rover "Send Your Name with VIPER" is an opportunity for space enthusiasts to be part of a historic lunar exploration mission and contribute to the understanding of the moon's resources and environment.
space Hubble Captures a Spectacular Collision of Two Spiral Galaxies This captivating encounter involves NGC 6040, a tilted and warped spiral galaxy, and LEDA 59642, a round and face-on spiral galaxy, locked in a gravitational embrace.
space SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Successfully Relay First Text Messages The groundbreaking test, carried out in collaboration with T-Mobile, demonstrated the potential for satellite connectivity to smartphones, even in challenging orbital conditions.
space Troubled Moon Lander Peregrine Is Set to Head Back to Earth Despite the challenges faced by the Peregrine mission, Astrobotic sees it as a valuable learning experience that will contribute to the success of future lunar missions.
space Axiom Space Unveils Advanced Lunar Spacesuit for Artemis Missions Since its initial concept presentation in March 2023, the AxMEU spacesuit has undergone substantial enhancements. Notably, it now boasts enhanced mobility along with integrated tools for scientific research.
space NASA Delays Moon Missions by One Year Due to Safety Concerns These delays are attributed to safety concerns related to the Orion crew capsule and technical challenges, prompting NASA to ensure the safety of its astronauts.
