Space Scientists Predict Spectacular Star Explosion Visible to the Naked Eye NASA plans to use multiple space-based and ground-based telescopes to observe the nova across different wavelengths gain a comprehensive understanding of the event.
Space Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Image of ISS Transiting the Sun The entire transit lasted a mere 0.54 seconds, making the capture incredibly challenging. The photographer used a high-speed camera capable of shooting over 100 frames per second to document this fleeting event.
Space NASA Selects SpaceX to Deorbit the International Space Station by 2030 The new vehicle will be tasked with guiding the ISS to a controlled reentry and eventual disposal in the remote waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically an area known as the graveyard for decommissioned satellites and spacecraft.
Space Scientists Discover Frozen Water on Mars' Equator for the First Time Researchers now aim to investigate other volcanoes on Mars for similar frost formations, which could provide further insights into the planet's geological and climatic history.
Space NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Unique Boulder in Ancient Martian Riverbed Measuring approximately 18 inches (45 cm) wide and 14 inches (35 cm) tall, Atoko Point is composed of pyroxene and feldspar, minerals that suggest it might have originated from a subsurface magma layer.
Space NASA's New 3D Visualization Takes You Through the Pillars of Creation The visualization highlights the dynamic and three-dimensional nature of these pillars, showing them in both visible light, as seen by Hubble, and in infrared light, as captured by Webb.
Space Astronomers Discover 'Death Star' Black Holes Emitting Deadly Beams These black holes emit jets of particles at sub-light speeds, and their trajectories are highly dynamic. Approximately one-third of these jets have notably altered their paths, with some shifts exceeding 45 degrees.
Space ESA Unveils Mars Flyover Video Exploring Canyons of Nili Fossae The minerals detected in this region include silicates, carbonates, and clays, pointing to a time when the region was considerably wet, supporting underground hydrothermal flows heated by ancient volcanoes.
Space Voyager 1 Fully Restored, Resumes Sending Valuable Interstellar Data The mission team’s successful efforts led to the restoration of two initially non-responsive instruments, ensuring that all four instruments could once again collect and send back data on plasma waves, magnetic fields, and cosmic particles.
Space Holes on Mars May Not Be Entrances to Caves Further investigations are needed to confirm whether these Martian pits can serve as reliable shelters or if they are merely fascinating geological features that deepen our understanding of Mars’s volcanic past.
Space Astronomers Measure Black Hole Spin Using Stellar Destruction The method, which observes the interaction between the black hole and the star's remnants, could revolutionize our understanding of how black holes consume matter and evolve over time.
Space Einstein's Prediction Confirmed: Astronomers Observe Matter's Final Plunge into Black Holes The findings are critical as they allow scientists to better understand the strong gravitational fields that black holes produce, which is essential for improving models of how matter behaves in such extreme environments.
Space NASA and Boeing Launch First Crewed Starliner Mission to International Space Station Boeing’s Starliner is expected to become a regular vehicle for ferrying astronauts to and from the ISS, alongside SpaceX's Crew Dragon, which has already completed multiple crewed flights to the station.
Space Astronomers Discover Gliese 12 b, an Ideal Exoplanet for Life Search Two international teams of used the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and other facilities to identify Gliese 12 b as one of the closest Earth-like planets to our solar system.
Space Hubble Captures Young Sun-like Star in a Striking New Image The star, known as HP Tau, is just 10 million years old and has yet to initiate nuclear fusion. It is part of a triple-star system that includes HP Tau G2 and HP Tau G3, shining brightly from a hollow in a reflection nebula.
Space James Webb Space Telescope Unveils the Farthest Galaxy Ever Discovered These findings are crucial as they indicate that significant galaxy formation was occurring much earlier than previously thought, challenging existing models of cosmic evolution.
Space NASA Captures Rare Images of Jupiter’s Elusive Moon Amalthea Amalthea, noted for its red color and unusual energy output, stands out among Jupiter’s moons. It is described as having a potato-like shape. Despite being the fifth-largest of Jupiter’s moons, Amalthea is relatively small.
Space Blue Origin Returns to Crewed Flights for the First Time Since 2022 The flight, which carried a six-person crew, including 90-year-old former astronaut candidate Ed Dwight, ascended to an altitude of 105 kilometers, offering the passengers a brief experience of weightlessness at the edge of space.
Space NASA's Psyche Mission Fires Up Its Futuristic Thrusters En Route to an Asteroid Unlike conventional rocket thrusters that deliver short bursts of high power, Psyche's thrusters provide a gentle, continuous push, allowing the spacecraft to increase its speed gradually over time without the need for large fuel reserves.
Space ESA's Mars Orbiter Captures Image of Its Largest Crater in Utopia Planitia Estimates suggest that thousands of cubic kilometers of frozen water are buried beneath the surface, hinting at Mars' climatic history and its capacity to host life forms in the ancient past.
Space Curiosity Rover Discovers Potential Signs of Ancient Life on Mars The rover's ChemCam instrument played a crucial role in identifying the manganese oxide, which is commonly associated with high oxygen levels and biological activity on Earth.
Space James Webb Space Telescope Explores K2-18b, a Potential Haven for Alien Life The UCR team's follow-up research emphasizes the need for more refined observations to accurately interpret the data, highlighting the complexity of detecting and confirming signs of extraterrestrial life.
Space Astronomers Discover an Exoplanet as Light as Cotton Candy The planet orbits its sun-like star every 6.25 Earth days, suggesting that its proximity to the star might contribute to its puffed-up atmosphere due to intense stellar radiation.
Space Scientists Discover Potential Cause for Venus Losing Its Water The implications of this study extend beyond our solar system. Understanding Venus's atmospheric dynamics can help scientists assess the habitability of exoplanets that could undergo similar transformations.
Space James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Possible Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet While 55 Cancri e is far from habitable, understanding its atmosphere provides crucial insights into the atmospheric retention capabilities of rocky planets under extreme conditions.
