An unlikely ring around the planet Quaoar has scientists baffled
A small planet orbiting the sun beyond Neptune has scientists baffled. The planet, known as Quaoar, is one of 3,000 small planets found that far …
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James Webb photographed a billion-year-old spiral galaxy
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) January Image of the Month features a spectacular picture taken by the Webb Space Telescope. The image features several bright …
These are some of the biggest space missions of 2023
2023 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for astronomers, with a once-in-a-lifetime comet set to pass by Earth later this month. But …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mars’ moon eclipses Jupiter in breathtaking new video
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express has captured a spectacular event on camera. The rare occurrence happened in February of 2022 when the Mars …
Our first moonbase could be made of inflatable habitats
Humans are finally on track to return to the Moon, and this time space agencies like NASA and the ESA are looking for ways to …
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 …
Fascinating tsunamis of fire have been spotted on distant stars
The European Space Agency’s Gaia space observatory has made a startling discovery. While studying the stars throughout the Milky Way, Gaia observed several fire-like tsunamis …
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa will make a star vanish later this month
Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, will do something astonishing this month. The moon will pass in front of a distant star later this month, obscuring the …
Serious spacesuit problem forces NASA to pause ISS spacewalks
The International Space Station’s spacesuits might finally need to be retired. NASA has paused ISS spacewalks following a water leak in one of the astronauts’ …
ESA Solar Orbiter’s hypnotic videos of the Sun look like sci-fi movies
New videos captured by the ESA and NASA’s Solar Orbiter showcase the Sun in a brand-new light. The videos were captured during the probe’s first …
Breathtaking new images show Mars like you’ve never seen it before
The European Space Agency’s Mars Express mission has captured some breathtaking new images of Mars. In the images, we’re able to see the aftermath of …
Hubble captured a stunning image of 3 galaxies merging together
Space is absolutely chock full of mysteries. That’s why we’ve built things like space telescopes, and even sent some satellites out into the vast reaches …
New Hubble photo captures a rare galactic phenomenon
The Hubble Space Telescope has returned yet another delightful look at space. The latest subject is a group of three galaxies, which astronomers refer to …
This video is the last time you’ll ever see the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope mission officially started on December 25. Now, though, the telescope is finally saying goodbye to the Ariane 5 rocket that …
Here’s how to watch NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launch
It’s almost time for the James Webb Space Telescope to launch, and you aren’t going to want to miss it. The successor to NASA and …
Storms look so cool from the International Space Station
The International Space Station is in a unique position to help scientists on Earth understand some of the more mysterious aspects of thunderstorms. An observatory …
A star exploded in a distant galaxy, and Hubble spotted it
NASA and the ESA have released a timelapse clip of images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showing a supernova slowly dying far away. The …
This massive ice lake on Mars will take your breath away
The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter captured images of a massive crater lake on the planet’s North Pole. Using data gathered by the mission, the ESA …
Get ready to see the Sun as you’ve never seen it before
NASA’s Solar Orbiter, a mission conducted in partnership with the European Space Agency, made its first close approach observations of the star. The spacecraft is …
NASA will pay you to spend 8 months locked in a Mars simulation
NASA is recruiting volunteers to spend eight months locked up in a simulated spacecraft on its way to Mars. The participants will be studied throughout …
ESA wants to make Moon bases out of astronaut pee
The European Space Agency says urine could play a major role in the construction of lunar bases. The urea in urine makes it an ideal …
Coronavirus just forced the ESA to power down a bunch of spacecraft
The European Space Agency is putting four of its most high-profile missions on hold as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic. With the health of …
ExoMars mission delayed to 2022, and coronavirus played a role
The launch of the ExoMars mission has been delayed from 2020 to 2022 over testing woes and coronavirus concerns. The mission, which is being conducted …
A new planet-hunting space telescope just began its tour of duty
Technology capable of observing worlds outside of our solar system is advancing at a breakneck pace. In fact, researchers are currently grappling with what amounts …
That AI robot that had an emotional meltdown in space got an upgrade
SpaceX was finally able to launch its Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station this week after the initial launch was scrubbed due to …
Astronauts on the International Space Station will control a robot back on Earth
When you’re a kid, few toys are as cool as radio-controlled vehicles. There’s just something awesome about piloting a tiny vehicle from afar, and even …
ESA forced to redirect satellite after SpaceX ignores collision risk
You’d never be able to tell from the ground, but the area around Earth is getting a bit crowded. Fully functional satellites from NASA, the …
