Free-floating ‘rogue’ moons may be incredibly common in the universe
Earth’s nearest neighbor, the Moon, is a pretty reliable partner. As far as scientists know, the Moon originated during or shortly after the formation of …
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Out-of-control Chinese space station will crash back to Earth around March 31st, researchers say
Earlier this month, scientists attempting to forecast the eventual crash of China’s Tiangong-1 space station guessed that it would likely fall on or around the …
The big fake ‘star’ that Rocket Lab sent into orbit is falling back down to Earth
You might not realize it, but new satellites are sent into orbit on an incredibly regular basis. Scientists, universities, space agencies, and communications companies are …
Scientists think they know where that bizarre ‘alien probe’ asteroid was born
Late last year scientists spotted a totally unexpected visitor speeding its way through our Solar System. A long, cigar-shaped object had flown through our little …
Scientists detect more bizarre radio bursts from deep space, still can’t explain where they come from
Thanks to the ceaseless march of technology, agencies like NASA and other scientific bodies from around the world have been able to teach us a …
Stephen Hawking spent his final days attempting to solve the parallel universe mystery
Stephen Hawking pushed off of this mortal coil last week, but the world-famous physicist was pondering some of humanity’s most puzzling questions right up until …
Something strange is happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is perhaps the most iconic feature of any planet in our Solar System. It’s instantly recognizable, and the massive cyclone has …
This powerful space harpoon will snag defunct satellites and drag them back to Earth
In case you haven’t heard, space junk is an increasingly serious problem for our planet. The International Space Station has been forced to take steps …
A company launched four satellites without telling anyone, and now the government is mad
Satellite launches are back in the news again, thanks to Elon Musk’s rocket hijinks and the emergence of affordable private space missions. But with the …
New photo shows the Tiangong-1 space station that’s about to smash into Earth
The Tiangong-1 Chinese space station has been widely covered over the past few months, but it’s not the type of coverage astronomers want when discussing a …
NASA captures gorgeous photo of Saturn’s ice-covered moon Dione
NASA has spent a significant amount of time studying Saturn’s moons Titan and Enceladus, and while those are the two we most often hear about …
Elon Musk to first Mars travelers: ‘Good chance you’ll die’
Several space agencies and private companies around the world have been ramping up their research and development in recent years, and they all have their …
Inspiring SpaceX video highlights the incredible Falcon Heavy launch
About a month ago, SpaceX made history when it launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into space. And while rocket launches in and of themselves are …
NASA astronaut who spent a year in space now has different DNA from his twin
Space travel is dangerous for a lot of very obvious reasons — traveling off of Earth on a rocket has its risks, after all — …
A skyscraper-sized asteroid just cruised by Earth – watch it fly by in this video
As we told you last week, the “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2017 VR12 made its closest appearance early this morning. Unlike the much smaller 2018 DV1 …
China’s Tiangong-1 space station could come crashing down to Earth before the end of March
It’s now been several months since China admitted that it had completely lost control of its Tiangong-1 space station, explaining that without the ability to …
SpaceX poised to tally its 50th Falcon 9 launch on Tuesday
SpaceX has already had a very busy year. Its Falcon Heavy launch not only exceeded just about everyone’s expectations, but also reinvigorated interest in everything …
Pint-sized asteroid will make close pass of Earth tomorrow, but a much larger one is right behind it
A tiny asteroid will slip by Earth on Friday, March 2nd, coming within around 70,000 miles of our planet as it cruises through the Solar …
Scientists discover possible link between dark matter and super-cooled star formation
Scientists have long attempted to paint a detailed picture of what the universe looked like in the immediate aftermath of the big bang, and new …
Scientists have a new theory about where the Moon came from, and it’s unlike anything you’ve heard before
Humanity has been staring at the Moon for thousands of years. We’ve gazed at its surface through telescopes and even visited it ourselves. With a …
Scientists worry that Elon Musk’s flying Tesla could contaminate Mars with bacteria from Earth
It’s only been a couple of weeks since Elon Musk and SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy into space, toting Musk’s own bright red Tesla Roadster …
NASA wants to send a flying drone to Saturn’s moon Titan
Drones might be all the rage amongst hobbyists and techies here on Earth, and NASA seems to have caught the bug. The agency is currently …
Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa could harbor life, researchers say
Scientists have long assumed that the earliest life on Earth required a few basic prerequisites including water and an energy source — in this case, …
If aliens exist, here’s what they most likely look like
Movies, TV shows, and video games have helped humanity paint a mental picture of what aliens might look like if we ever run into them, …
Scientists still can’t agree how much water is on the Moon, or figure out how to access it
Researchers studying far-off exoplanets do their best to determine the composition of those alien worlds based on the tiny bits of data they have available …
NASA captures Jupiter’s south pole as you’ve never seen it before
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and, because of that, it’s been photographed many, many times. We’ve seen the planet’s swirling cloud …
Elon Musk just tried to catch falling bits of spacecraft with a giant net because sure, why not
SpaceX is the undisputed king of commercial spaceflight at the moment, thanks in large part to its highly efficient method of landing and reusing its …
NASA’s Phoenix robot is being swallowed up by Mars
When NASA shot its Phoenix lander into space in August of 2007, it wasn’t expecting it to last very long. The robotic spacecraft touched down …
Watch live as SpaceX performs its groundbreaking internet satellite launch after scrubbing yesterday’s attempt
SpaceX is still riding high on a wave of public hype from its Falcon Heavy launch, but even as Starman sails through space the company …
Amateur astronomer witnesses something scientists have been waiting decades for
Victor Buso is a locksmith. He spends his days fiddling with locks and keys, and in his spare time he stares into the heavens in …
