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 …
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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 …
Orion captured a magnificent photo of the Moon and Earth
Since Artemis I’s launch earlier in November, the Orion capsule has been making its trek to the Moon, where it has taken part in a …
Saturn’s moon Titan looks just like Earth in this incredible James Webb image
Titan has always been an intriguing satellite. Not only is this moon that orbits Saturn believed to be intricate and complex, but it also looks …
The future of NASA’s space exploration was a hard-fought victory
The future of NASA space exploration is bright. I’ve said it time and again in my coverage of NASA’s ongoing work around the Artemis missions, …
James Webb captures most detailed image of Pillars of Creation ever
The James Webb space telescope continues to dazzle space lovers with its spectacular views of the cosmos. The latest image shared by the team at …
The 40-year-old mystery of black holes’ dazzling light has been solved
Despite literally eating stars and being called black holes, black holes create some of the most brilliant light in the universe. Now, a new paper …
Scientists found 2 minerals in a meteorite that have never occurred naturally on Earth
Space exploration isn’t just about finding life on other planets or discovering the next Earth. We’re also looking to better understand how the universe formed. …
Perseverance may have found new evidence of organic compounds on Mars
A new study published in the journal Science has uncovered new evidence of possible organic compounds on Mars. The discovery is just one of several …
Two colliding black holes created a phenomenon scientists have never seen before
Scientists discovered a phenomenon created by a black hole merger. They believe the merger took place when two black holes collided as they passed by …
Scientists may have finally figured out why Venus is such a hellscape
Ancient Venus may have looked more like Earth than previously imagined. New research suggests that Earth’s neighbor may have once looked more like our own …
