James Webb telescope is so powerful, it detected water on a distant exoplanet
NASA unveiled the first full-color images for its James Webb space telescope this week, and the results were absolutely astounding. While it’s easy to get …
Space
Watch SpaceX launch its latest cargo mission to the ISS
SpaceX will launch its latest cargo mission to the International Space Station this evening. The space organization has scheduled liftoff for 8:44 p.m. EDT from …
Astronomers detected a star’s mysterious ‘heartbeat’ billions of light-years away
A group of astronomers at MIT and other universities have discovered a star’s “heartbeat.” The heartbeat, which is a radio signal, originated from an unknown …
There’s a massive sunspot pointed at Earth and it could explode at any moment
Solar researchers spotted a massive sunspot pointed towards Earth. The sunspot, named AR3055, measures more than 6,100 miles wide. The regions of the sunspot appear …
Biggest supermoon of 2022: How to watch the Buck Moon tonight
Today, on Wednesday July 13th, skywatchers will have a chance to nab a view of the biggest supermoon of the year so far, the Buck …
James Webb telescope first images of our galaxy’s evolution are unlike anything we’ve seen before
After months of waiting, NASA has finally revealed the James Webb telescope’s first full-color images. And the results are better than we ever could have …
Japan has a crazy plan to create artificial gravity on the Moon
Interest in putting humans back on the Moon has been making a comeback in recent years. From plans to take us back to the lunar …
The building blocks of life were discovered floating at the center of the Milky Way
Scientists have spotted the building blocks of RNA at the center of the Milky Way. They published their findings in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space …
NASA reveals targets of first James Webb telescope images
Space lovers have been waiting on the edge of their seats since the James Webb space telescope launched last year. Once the upgraded telescope reached …
NASA’s attempt to sample asteroid Bennu delivers shocking revelation
Back in 2020, NASA sent a small spacecraft known as OSIRIS-REx to collect samples from the asteroid Bennu. Bennu is one of the most well-known …
Asteroid NF 2022, the size of a bus, just blew right past Earth
A bus-sized asteroid passed within just 56,000 miles of the Earth on Thursday. Astronomers had never seen the asteroid, now known as 2022 NF, before. …
China’s future space missions could include a search for habitable exoplanets
The Chinese Academy of Sciences says that a search for habitable exoplanets could be one of several key Chinese space missions set to launch over …
See stunning photos from the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist
Every year, thousands of astrophotographers submit their work to one of the greatest space photography competitions in the universe. This year, the 2022 Astronomy Photographer …
NASA can’t solve this Mars mystery, so it wants your help
Mars is full of secrets and mystery. No matter how many exploits NASA manages to pull off on the Red Planet, it seems like new …
A mysterious rocket just slammed into the moon and no one knows who launched it
Space junk is a massive problem for NASA and other space agencies. Back in March, we reported on three tons of space junk hurtling towards …
NASA says we need to dig deeper in hunt for signs of life on Mars
The hunt for signs of life on Mars has not been going as well as hoped. While we have discovered some of life’s building blocks …
A huge solar eruption could be hurtling towards the Earth
For the past few weeks, astronomers have been watching Sunspot AR3038. The sunspot was facing Earth and astronomers expected it to die off. However, it …
This galaxy cluster is so big, it actually warps space-time
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has captured some spectacular images. One of its latest images is intriguing for more than just its looks. That’s because this …
How to watch NASA’s groundbreaking CAPSTONE launch
NASA is geared up to officially launch its CAPSTONE mission on June 28, 2022. The mission will help pave the way for NASA’s Lunar Gateway, …
Curiosity has discovered ancient rocks formed by water on Mars
Mars was not always the rocky, lifeless planet that we know it to be now. At least, all of the science seems to point towards …
New paper claims Jupiter may have ‘eaten’ other planets
Jupiter has been quite a mystery for astronomers over the years. Despite being the largest planet within our solar system, we know very little about …
5 planets will align in June: When and where to see the spectacular sight
The skies are giving us a rare and stunning sight this month, as a five-planet planetary parade will be visible in June of 2022. The …
A comet twice as big as Mount Everest is headed past Earth soon
A massive comet is heading towards Earth and the inner solar system. Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) doesn’t pose a threat to Earth itself, but the …
NASA’s InSight lander will sacrifice the last of its power for science
NASA’s InSight lander is running out of power. We’ve known this day was coming for some time now, as InSight has struggled with a build-up …
NASA’s Voyager probes are reaching the end of their lives
NASA’s Voyager space probes have had an amazing journey. Set against an ever-evolving backdrop that encompasses 45 years of space exploration, Voyager 1 and Voyager …
The terrifying moment a NASA astronaut drifted untethered through space
Space is terrifying. As astronauts navigate around outside space stations and their space shuttles one wrong move can send them hurtling out into a void …
The International Space Station had to swerve to avoid Russian space debris
The International Space Station had to change its orbit slightly to avoid Russian space debris on June 16, 2022. The debris was created by a …
Scientists discovered the most powerful pulsar ever traveling at a million mph
Scientists have discovered a pulsar ripping through space at over a million miles per hour. Researchers used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to image the source …
Hubble captured this stunning photo of a gigantic galaxy cluster
Hubble has captured an image of a massive galaxy cluster known as Abell 1351. The image itself is filled with streaks of light, which the …
Dazzling video shows a massive 3-hour solar flare on the Sun
Solar flares have become more and more common in our Sun in recent months. As our star continues to flex its magnetic power, we’re sure …
