ISS space junk crashed into a man’s house in Florida, sparking more concerns over space junk
In March of 2021, NASA ground controllers released a cargo pallet of aging nickel hydride batteries from the ISS, the space agency shared in a …
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Building blocks of life confirmed in asteroid Bennu analysis
September of 2023 was an exciting month for space exploration when OSIRIS-REx finally returned to Earth, dropping off the samples it had collected from the …
Europa may not be as habitable as NASA thought
One of the most exciting missions of the past decade, NASA’s Juno mission, has helped us learn more about our solar system’s gas giant, Jupiter, …
NASA just killed one of the biggest space missions of the past decade
NASA has called it quits on a space mission that could have revolutionized the way we handle satellites after they run out of fuel. The …
Kuiper Belt may be even bigger than we thought
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has uncovered an intriguing development. Having spent months speeding through the outer edges of the Kuiper Belt, the New Horizons has …
NASA wants you to help process Juno’s latest Io photos
Last week, NASA’s Juno completed its second-closest fly-by of the volcanic Jovian moon, Io, capturing a slew of photos along the way. Now, the space …
NASA captured this terrifying photo of a solar flare when it exploded from the sun
As we continue deeper into Solar Cycle 25, more solar flares are expected to erupt from the sun’s surface. One of the most recent, an …
Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole is spinning so fast it’s warping space-time
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way may look more like a football than a circle, new research suggests. The new …
Hubble spots colliding galaxies that look like a ‘string of pearls’
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured yet another beautiful sight. While observing a series of interacting galaxies known as Galaxy AM 1045-325, Hubble spotted what …
NASA probe spots twin volcanic plumes on Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed yet another flyby of Io, Jupiter’s highly volcanic moon. Coming eerily close to the moon, the small spacecraft was able …
Why NASA’s PACE mission matters
NASA is getting ready to launch one of its most important space missions of 2024 into orbit. PACE, which stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean …
Intuitive Machines sets Valentine’s Day launch date for next US moon lander
This year has not been a good one for moon landers. Not only did the last US attempt to put a lander on the moon …
NASA discovered a possibly habitable super-Earth just 137 light-years away
NASA says it has discovered evidence of a nearby super-Earth that is located within its star’s habitable zone. Its unique location means that the super-Earth …
Webb captures spellbinding images of 19 spiral galaxies
The James Webb space telescope has amassed what the ESA is calling a “treasure trove” of new images of spiral galaxies. While the images themselves …
3 ways Ingenuity has changed how we will explore other worlds
It’s impossible to know the future, and yet, I’m confident that Ingenuity’s impact on how we explore space will be significant. The little Mars-bound helicopter …
Why NASA advised Astrobotic not to send Peregrine to the Moon
Last week, the space world watched in horror and disbelief as the first U.S. lunar lander since Apollo lifted off for the moon and immediately …
Here’s why NASA delayed its highly anticipated return to the moon
Earlier this month, NASA announced that Artemis II, the upcoming mission to send four astronauts around the moon, would face a delay. The launch, which …
NASA just tested a new way to track targets on the Moon
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter continues to do some great work. The latest development from the LRO comes in the form of a test of the …
Former NASA admin wants to throw out Artemis and start over — here’s why
Former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, now 73, believes he can do NASA’s return to the Moon better. While speaking to a House subcommittee this month, …
NASA finds ‘galactic fossil’ that could better explain galactic evolution
NASA scientists have made a striking discovery. According to a new report shared by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, astronomers have spotted what they believe …
Astronomers issue stark warning about exploiting the Moon’s resources
Upcoming exploration of the Moon is a highlight for space lovers. However, not everything about these upcoming missions has astronomers excited. In fact, some have …
Cassiopeia A’s ‘Green Monster’ shines bright in newest images from Webb and Chandra
Combined data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope have given us a unique look at Cassiopeia A (Cas A). This …
Artemis II: Everything we know about NASA’s crewed trip around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission is well behind us, with the Orion space capsule showcasing its abilities as a long-distance spacecraft. The next step of the …
NASA Artemis II mission to take astronauts back to the Moon delayed to 2025
The original plan to launch NASA’s Artemis II mission this year has seen some changes, the agency announced today. Instead of launching in 2024 as …
NASA partners with UAE on Lunar Gateway construction
NASA is tapping the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help with the ongoing construction of the Lunar Gateway. Set to act as an ever-moving station …
NASA wants to send your name to the moon aboard its Artemis Robotic Moon Rover
NASA is once again inviting people from all around the world to send their names into space. This campaign, called Send Your Name with VIPER, …
NASA’s Ingenuity celebrates 70th flight with new record
Since its arrival on the Red Planet alongside Perseverance, the Ingenuity helicopter has done some incredible things. Not only has it proven that flight is …
These are some of the most exciting space missions of 2024
We won’t see humanity’s return to walking on the Moon this year, but that doesn’t mean that 2024 isn’t ripe for space missions that will …
A lost asteroid could hit Earth this year, but the chances are small
A “lost asteroid” that hasn’t been seen since it was first discovered in 2007 has some scientists worried about the potential of an Earth-bound collision …
NASA’s Parker probe prepares for solar ‘landing’ this year
2024 will be a big year for NASA’s ongoing exploration and study of the Sun at the center of our solar system. According to NASA’s …
