The ISS just dodged a satellite that entered its orbit
Astronauts have occupied the International Space Station since 2000. Since its launch, the ISS has continued to circle our planet, oftentimes having to swerve or …
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NASA targeting Thanksgiving 2024 for Artemis II launch
The first Artemis mission has proven to be a huge success, despite some issues with the heat shield upon reentry. With all that in mind, …
A newly discovered asteroid could collide with Earth in 2046
Valentine’s day 2046 could have quite the attraction, according to a risk list that is managed by the European Space Agency’s Near Earth Objects Coordination …
UK space exploration boss says aliens definitely exist
Libby Jackson, the Head of Space Exploration in the UK, says that there is “no way” humans are the only life form in the universe, …
Watch the largest 3D-printed rocket in historic launch today
The inaugural flight of Relativity Space’s Terran 1 will lift off today. When the Terran 1 launches, it will bring to life Relativity’s biggest project …
Hubble really needs a push to a higher orbit right now
Hubble is over 30 years old at this point, but the aging space telescope still has plenty of years left of service, if NASA is …
Japan’s new H3 rocket just self-destructed mid-flight
The maiden launch of Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) new H3 rocket has come to an explosive end following orders from JAXA to self-destruct the …
A planet between Mars and Jupiter could have kicked Earth out of orbit
New research claims that a long-wished for planet between Mars and Jupiter could actually have had some major ramifications for Earth. According to the new …
New comet headed toward Earth is even brighter than the green comet
Yet another bright comet is heading toward Earth and this one is brighter than the green comet that wowed skywatchers a few weeks ago. The …
This rare photo shows the oldest known supernova from the year 185 AD
In the year 185 AD, Chinese astronomers noted the appearance of a “guest star” in the night sky. This guest star remained visible in the …
Astronomers may have discovered the universe’s largest magnetic fields
Despite the fact that our universe is electrically neutral, atoms found throughout the universe can be positively charged nuclei or negatively charged electrons. When these …
Hubble captured a gorgeous image of a galactic seascape
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has captured a mesmerizing image of what the space agency calls a “galactic seascape.” The seascape in question is a jellyfish …
Hubble captured a stunning video of NASA’s DART colliding with an asteroid
NASA has released new video footage of DART’s collision with an asteroid. The footage was taken back in September. NASA says the video was created …
7 things you didn’t know about the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is a modern marvel when it comes to the hardware and equipment that makes this space-based observatory work. While you …
The Milky Way may be producing more stars than expected, new study claims
A new analysis of the most energetic light sources in our galaxy may have provided scientists with a shocking revelation. According to a new paper …
The Roman Space Telescope will let NASA rewind the universe
Observing distant galaxies or objects in space is like looking back through time. That’s because the light from these objects often takes years to travel …
Astronomers discovered a planet that shouldn’t exist
Scientists have discovered a Jupiter-like “forbidden planet” around 285 light-years from our solar system. The newly discovered gas giant was revealed by astronomers utilizing NASA’s …
James Webb photographs cosmic mirage of a galaxy far, far away
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to peer into the recesses of our universe. One of its latest images takes advantage of a cosmic effect …
NASA astronaut captures ‘absolutely unreal’ photo of auroras from the ISS
Being aboard the International Space Station is quite the treat, as showcased by several astronauts over the course of the station’s operations. Now, NASA astronaut …
Radiation from Jupiter created a dazzling cosmic light show
The northern lights make for some of the brightest and most spectacular light shows you can ever see on Earth. But what if I told …
Scientists want a time zone for the Moon, here’s why
Scientists have big plans for the Moon. In fact, many want to create a base on the Moon and then continue space exploration from there, …
Watch Venus and Jupiter’s dazzling sky show finale this week
The night sky has been a happening place the last few weeks. Not only did Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon meet up earlier this month, …
Samples from asteroid Ryugu give insight into origin of life on Earth
Life on Earth may have come from space. At least, that’s the general belief, especially after recent observations of samples from the asteroid Ryugu. According …
Our galaxy’s black hole is getting ready to devour a massive cloud
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way could soon help scientists unlock new data about the harsh and extreme environments surrounding …
Scientists found the meteorite that exploded into a fireball over Texas
Earlier this month, a meteorite exploded over Texas. According to a statement from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the meteorite is estimated to have measured two …
NASA and SpaceX cancel Crew-6 launch to ISS at the last minute
Last week, NASA announced plans to delay the Crew-6 launch to the ISS one more day, holding the launch of the next four-astronaut mission to …
Dazzling Hubble image shows 3 galaxies on a cosmic collision course
The Hubble space telescope has captured yet another beautiful image of a galactic collision. NASA says the new image was captured as part of the …
Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon just lit up our sky with a beautiful sight
Skywatchers were treated to a delightful little spectacle this month thanks to a Venus, Jupiter, and Moon conjunction that saw the two planets settling in …
James Webb discovered massive galaxies that astronomers say shouldn’t exist
The James Webb Space Telescope has made a shocking discovery. According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, astronomers have discovered enormous distant …
NASA images show China’s Martian rover hasn’t moved in months
China’s Martian rover appears to be dead in the water, or in this case, the sandy, barren surface of the Red Planet. The Zhurong rover, …
