Japan’s OMOTENASHI lunar lander fails to reach its target
Japan’s attempts to become the fourth country to reach the Moon have failed, according to a tweet shared this week. The country’s OMOTENASHI lander (short …
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James Webb telescope captured this stunning look at an alien planet’s atmosphere
James Webb has now taken a deeper look at an alien planet located 700 light-years away from our Sun. The planet in question is WASP-39b, …
Images of the Orion Constellation tell a tale of death and dust
The Orion Nebula, housed within the Orion constellation, is a hubbub of stars being birthed, living, and dying. Now, NASA has combined images from three …
Explore over 200,000 galaxies with this interactive map of the universe
Astronomers with John Hopkins University have created an interactive map of the universe that literally lets you scroll through over 200,000 galaxies. The map, which …
Orion completes Lunar flyby and prepares to orbit the Moon
NASA has reached yet another milestone in the Artemis 1 mission to send Orion around the Moon and test the capsule’s survivability in space. Earlier …
How to follow Orion’s first trip to the Moon from the comfort of your home
The launch of Artemis I on November 16, 2022, was monumental for several reasons. Not only will it help usher in a new age of …
New video shows how NASA will bring Mars samples back to Earth
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been doing some amazing work on Mars. Not only has it discovered possible signs of life on Mars, but the rover …
See the Sun’s surface like never before in this stunning solar telescope photo
Looking at the sun through a telescope can cause serious damage to your health and vision, so how exactly are we meant to get pictures …
NASA reveals plans to help James Webb avoid micrometeoroids
Back in June, NASA reported that a micrometeoroid had hit the James Webb space telescope. Later, the space agency confirmed that the small space debris …
James Webb peels back the mysteries of the early universe in newest image
James Webb’s first scientific observations are already helping scientists peel back the mysteries of the early universe. Since its launch and the beginning of its …
James Webb captures breathtaking fiery hourglass feeding a newly birthed star
James Webb has captured yet another breathtaking image of our universe. The new image, which NASA shared on Wednesday, is that of the dark cloud …
Wormholes are real and we may know how to find them now
The idea that wormholes are real may seem far-fetched. In fact, thinking of a tunnel that bores from one point in space to another that …
Alien life may already be extinct, a new NASA theory suggests
Scientists have been sure that alien life exists somewhere in the universe, but now a new NASA theory is suggesting exactly the opposite. Instead, the …
Astronomers discovered a mysterious solar system that’s nothing like ours
Earlier this month, astronomers announced the discovery of an old solar system located just 90 light-years from Earth. The mysterious solar system, which is believed …
Get a close-up of the Cone Nebula in the latest image from the ESO
Six decades ago, five countries came together to create the European Southern Observatory. Since then, the ESO has enabled scientists all around the world to …
This might be how we finally discover alien life in space
The discovery of alien life may be tied to radio waves and lasers, a recent post on The Conversation posits. The post, which was shared …
Dazzling dwarf galaxy photo shows how incredible the Webb telescope truly is
Space is infinitely bigger than you could possibly imagine. And, while the way that the universe expands is still a mystery to scientists, we continue …
Scientists discovered a middle-weight black hole as it ripped a star to shreds
Astronomers discovered a middle-weight black hole as it ripped a star to shreds. The discovery was made using the Young Supernova Experiment (YSE), and scientists …
NASA’s Atremis I rocket is running out of time
After multiple delays, the launch of NASA’s Artemis I rocket is looming on the horizon. But, if the rocket does see another delay, it could …
Hubble captures images of supernova from three different moments in time
The Hubble space telescope has captured supernova images from three different moments, according to a new video released by NASA Goddard. The video, which can …
James Webb prepares for Saturn observations after fixing glitch
Earlier this year, NASA announced that it was investigating issues with James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This instrument plays a key role in Webb’s observations, …
Astronomers found remnants of the oldest known solar system
New research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has given us a glimpse at the remnants of the oldest known solar …
Dazzling photos show rare pink auroras in the sky after a solar storm
Earlier this month, a group of northern lights chasers (yes, you read that correctly) managed to capture images of rare pink auroras after a solar …
Astronomers found a massive ‘extragalactic structure’ hiding in outer space
Scientists have discovered something mysterious in space. According to a new study shared on a preprint website, scientists have discovered an extragalactic structure inside an …
Rocket Lab fails to catch rocket with helicopter in latest attempt
The first time that Rocket Lab tried to catch a rocket with a helicopter, the results were almost successful. The company, which is striving to …
Taurid meteor shower will light up the sky with bright fireballs, here’s how you can watch
Skywatchers will have a chance to see one of the best meteor showers of the year. The Taurid meteor shower will be visible throughout the …
Watch a helicopter try to catch a rocket this week
Following its previous attempts to catch a rocket with a helicopter, California-based company Rocket Lab will once again try the maneuver this week. To be …
Hubble captures stunning new photo of a picture-perfect spiral galaxy
Hubble has captured yet another mesmerizing image of a spiral galaxy. This time, though, the space telescope also captured a shot of a nearby star …
This is what the ghost of a star looks like
The European Southern Observatory’s VLT Survey Telescope has captured an astounding image. The image is essentially the ghost of a star, the remnants of a …
A hidden planet-killer asteroid could pose a threat to Earth in the future
Astronomers have discovered a hidden planet-killer asteroid that could pose a threat to Earth in the future. The asteroid, which is one of three astronomers …
