Watch NASA send a payload hurtling into space with a giant slingshot
We already got to see what it looks like when SpinLaunch literally throws something into the atmosphere at over 1,000 miles per hour. Now, though, …
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Scientists may have figured out what makes Uranus so weird
Uranus has always been an intriguing planet for astronomers to study. First discovered in 1781, Uranus quickly became known for its odd and extremely “off-kilter” …
Skywatchers can see Saturn and Jupiter in the sky this month
Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the sky with the naked eye this coming month. With October just kicking off, NASA shared its monthly …
Astronomers may have found new planets that are more habitable than Earth
Astronomers continue to find super-Earths throughout the universe. A group working on NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite recently discovered a few exciting planets orbiting within …
NASA’s SOFIA telescope just took its last flight
Since its first flight in 2007, NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, otherwise known as SOFIA, has observed the universe from 41,000 feet above the …
NASA and SpaceX are looking for a way to restore Hubble’s orbit
NASA and SpaceX are working on a study that could lead to new missions to restore Hubble’s orbit. The space telescope has been running since …
NASA releases first Juno image from Europa flyby
NASA has revealed the first Juno image of Europa taken in a recent flyby. The flyby took place on September 29, and NASA received the …
James Webb telescope captures mind-blowing image of a spiral galaxy’s ‘skeleton’
The James Webb space telescope is one of the most powerful observatories that humankind has ever made. And with it, we’re able to get an …
Close-up of a coronal mass ejection on the Sun shown in stunning footage
Astrophotographer Chuck Ayoub is no stranger to breathtaking footage of the stars. Now, Ayoub, who shares his work across multiple social media sites, has captured …
Scientists want to send humans to Venus before Mars
A group of scientists is now calling for NASA and other space agencies to send a manned mission to Venus before sending one to Mars. …
New study digs deeper into bizarre cyclones at Jupiter’s north pole
In 2017, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured images of nine cyclones at Jupiter’s north pole. Now, over four years later, those nine cyclones are still in …
NASA successfully crashed the DART spacecraft into an asteroid – watch it here
The DART test has been a huge success. NASA shared footage of the DART spacecraft crashing into the asteroid Dimorphos last night. The spacecraft, which …
Photos of ‘frosted cupcake’ clouds on Jupiter look like a dazzling dreamscape
The first 3D renders from NASA’s JunoCam spacecraft have revealed a spectacular phenomenon on Jupiter. The small spacecraft captured data of clouds on the gas …
Have we actually learned anything from the James Webb Space Telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most ambitious endeavors of space exploration. Since NASA shared Webb’s first images in July, we’ve seen …
NASA says InSight Lander’s survival relies on Martian weather now
The tales surrounding NASA’s InSight Lander have been quite the rollercoaster. From glitches in the lander to dust-caked solar panels, the Martian research craft has …
You can see Jupiter without a telescope this month
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It’s so large, in fact, that even a tiny shift in Jupiter’s orbit could change Earth …
China is planning to probe Uranus in a unique new way
China has announced new plans for a Uranus probe. The new probe will be a part of China’s Tianwen 4 mission. It’s set to launch …
NASA Dart live stream: How to watch NASA crash its spacecraft into an asteroid
NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid over 6 million miles away from Earth in just a couple of days. The DART test has …
James Webb telescope has a friction problem that NASA needs to fix
James Webb has a mechanical glitch. The super powerful space telescope has only been working through its scientific missions since July when NASA shared Webb’s …
A star’s orbit may have revealed Earth’s nearest black hole
A new study says that a star’s orbit may have revealed Earth’s nearest black hole. Further, the findings by the researchers leading the study could …
Ultra-close-up photos show the Sun like you’ve never seen it before
Astronomers have finally captured the first images of the Sun’s chromosphere. The image was made possible thanks to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. The …
James Webb Telescope captured a stunning image of Neptune you have to see to believe
Neptune is the furthest known planet in our solar system. Because of that distance, getting great views of this ringed planet has been difficult. Now, …
NASA captured audio of a meteorite slamming into Mars
NASA’s InSight Lander is slowly counting down the last of its days. Placed on Mars to study marsquakes and other phenomena on the surface of …
James Webb’s data could be lying to us, scientists warn
The James Webb Space Telescope first began scientific operations in July, with NASA releasing Webb’s first images to raucous applause. What followed, has been a …
Astronomers found a new way to hunt for alien worlds
The hunt for alien worlds is more difficult than it may seem. Without the ability to travel through the cosmos, we’re left to look through …
This stunning photo of Comet Leonard won astronomy photography’s top prize
A spectacular photo of Comet Leonard has defied the odds and taken home the top prize of the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the …
James Webb’s first photo of Mars reveals new data about the Red Planet
Mars is one of the closest neighboring planets to our own. As such, it has been the center of several studies and astronomical expeditions – …
A long-lost Moon may be responsible for Saturn’s rings
Saturn is one of the most stunning planets in our Solar System. Its beautiful rings make it stand out from just about every other planet …
China approves new space missions to the far side of the Moon
China’s newest Moon mission has been given the green light. The new mission, titled Chang’e 6, will target the far side of our planet’s lunar …
James Webb telescope found a new energy source in space that’s baffling scientists
Scientists have been making a lot of intriguing discoveries with the James Webb space telescope. Webb’s first images gave us a detailed look at the …
