Hubble photographed a gorgeous open star cluster 160,000 light-years away
Hubble continues to deliver gorgeous images of the universe. One of the latest images the space telescope has captured is that of an open star …
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Stunning galactic merger captured by James Webb
Galaxies are always evolving. Even our own Milky Way has evolved over the years, with astronomers recently discovering the ancient heart of our galaxy. Sometimes, …
This crazy idea could be a solution to the space junk conundrum
Space junk is a terrible problem right now, especially as more and more companies continue to send satellites into space. With the ISS swerving to …
Astronomers discovered over 200 new planets in 2022
It has been an excellent year for astronomers. Not only did we get the first images from James Webb, but the space telescope also managed …
Dazzling new Hubble photos show stars sparkling in a globular cluster
The Hubble space telescope might have a few decades under its belt, but it continues to deliver images that keep it working alongside the James …
This is what winter on Mars looks like
Despite being further from the Sun, winter on Mars isn’t much different from winter here on Earth, NASA says. The space agency released a new …
Scientists spotted an exoplanet spiraling into its star
Scientists have discovered a spiraling exoplanet slowly veering toward its death. The exoplanet in question is Kepler-1658b, so called because the Kepler mission originally discovered …
NASA watched a black hole eat a wandering star
Black holes are among the most intriguing phenomena in our universe. From the pictures of our galaxy’s black hole, to attempts to learn more about …
Latest Vega rocket launch fails minutes after liftoff
The latest Vega rocket launch ended in disappointment less than three minutes after lifting off from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket was …
New study outlines two nearby Earth-like worlds that may support human life
Space is the final frontier, and while we’re still planning the first manned mission to Mars and the first human trip back to the Moon …
Russia shares possible solutions for the leak on the Soyuz
Last week, NASA officials spotted a leak on one of the spacecraft connected to the International Space Station. The Soyuz leak, which was discovered during …
InSight records the biggest marsquake it will ever capture
New research published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that InSight captured the biggest marsquake ever recorded earlier this year. The paper, which studies the discovery …
Scientists may have discovered two water worlds
Two planets that astronomers discovered on the Kepler mission may not be the rocky, Earth-like bodies that we originally believed. Instead, a new study suggests …
New study proposes building space stations inside asteroids
It’s possible that we could build space stations inside of asteroids sometime in the future. At least, that’s what a new study published in Frontiers …
James Webb image unveils young stars developing in the Carina Nebula
The Cosmic Cliffs were one of the first James Webb images that we were given when NASA’s newest space telescope started sharing photos and data. …
NASA spotted an unexplained leak on a spacecraft docked to the ISS
One of the spacecraft docked to the International Space Station has sprung a leak. The leak itself doesn’t affect the ISS, but it could cause …
Gravitational waves could let us see into black holes one day
When you think of the mysteries of the universe, it’s hard not to think of black holes. Despite even going so far as to capture …
A massive 460-ft wide ‘Christmas asteroid’ will speed past Earth this week
A massive 460-foot-wide asteroid will speed past Earth this week. Fortunately, the “Christmas asteroid,” as many have dubbed it, will only come within 420,000 miles …
Perseverance slammed by Martian dust devil – here’s what it sounded like
Perseverance has been exploring the surface of Mars for several months now, encountering tons of interesting things. While many are excited about the prospects the …
James Webb has now observed galaxies from the dawn of our universe
The universe is massive and constantly expanding. At least, that’s the general idea presented by astronomers. And, with so many unknowns about our early universe, …
NASA just launched a satellite to search for ice on the Moon
This weekend, NASA launched a small satellite that will journey to the Moon and search for ice on the Lunar surface. The satellite, called the …
Japan and SpaceX launch first commercial Moon lander
The first commercial Moon lander is on its way to the Moon. The lander launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, December 11. …
New research outlines a plan to build forests on Mars
Mars is at the center of a lot of conversation when it comes to space exploration and colonization. Despite the planet’s barren surface and lack …
SpaceX announces Starshield, a new satellite service for governments
SpaceX is taking its Starlink satellite technology to a new buyer: the government. In a new webpage on the SpaceX website, the company revealed Starshield, …
Mars is hiding exciting mysteries beneath its surface
A group of scientists from the University of Arizona has challenged the current views on the evolution of Martian geodynamics. A new report from the …
This website lets you see what would happen if an asteroid hit your city or town
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if an asteroid slammed into your city or town? Well, a new app called Asteroid Launcher …
NASA didn’t test one of Orion’s most important systems in first flight
Orion’s first flight is coming to an end soon, and its return to Earth is an exciting moment for space fans. But what might be …
James Webb telescope breakthrough lets us ‘see’ dark matter
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. We’re pretty sure it exists, in fact, we’re pretty sure that it makes up …
Astronomers just detected an icy volcanic comet erupting
Astronomers recently detected a massive eruption from an icy volcanic comet that is currently flying through our solar system. (via Spaceweather.com) The comet in question …
3 Skywatching events you don’t want to miss in December 2022
Each month, skywatchers have at least a few events to look forward to. As we head into the last month of the year, here are …
