China’s Tiangong Space Station to Expand Its Capabilities With New Modules

Medicine & Technology Oct 30, 2024

China's Tiangong space station, operational for nearly two years, is set to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft.

'Halloween Comet' Breaks Apart Just in Time for Halloween, Caught by NASA's Solar Observatory

Oct 30, 2024

The recently discovered Halloween comet, known as Atlas or C/2024 S1, disintegrated as it passed close to the sun.

Why Astronauts Face Physical Challenges Upon Returning to Earth

Nov 02, 2024

Explore the health challenges astronauts face on extended space missions, including muscle loss, radiation exposure and psychological stress.

Exploring Life Beyond Earth: Study Claims Other Planets Could Be Suitable for Alien Life

Nov 01, 2024

Scientists explore the possibility of alien plants thriving on distant exoplanets around red dwarf stars, where unique adaptations might allow photosynthesis under dim, red light.

Chandra Observations Reveal Dangerous Areas for Planetary Development Near Massive Stars

Oct 28, 2024

Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveal how massive stars in the Cygnus OB2 cluster disrupt planet formation.

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 2 Science Instrument After 47 Years to Conserve Energy

Oct 28, 2024

NASA has shut down the Plasma Science experiment on Voyager 2 after 47 years of operation to conserve energy and extend the spacecraft's mission into the 2030s.

Martian Ice May Support Microbial Life Beneath Its Surface, New Study Suggests

Oct 28, 2024

A new NASA study suggests that microbial life could potentially survive beneath Mars' ice sheets, where sunlight-filtered pools of water may enable photosynthesis.

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After Returning from Extended Space Mission

Oct 25, 2024

NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from eight-month International Space Station mission due to unspecified medical issue.

Deep Blue Aerospace Unveils Plans for Unforgettable Space Tourism Experience

Oct 25, 2024

Deep Blue Aerospace, a Chinese company, plans to launch suborbital space tourism in 2027, offering customers a multi-sensory experience of the universe for approximately $210,000 per ticket.

First Black Hole Triple System Discovered by Astronomers at MIT

Oct 24, 2024

Astronomers have discovered the first "black hole triple" system, with a black hole feeding on a companion star while being orbited by a more distant star.

New NASA Telescope Prototypes Could Help Explore the Universe's Origins

Oct 23, 2024

NASA has revealed full-scale prototypes of six telescopes, including a mock-up of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), designed to study tiny fluctuations in the universe and potentially uncover groundbreaking insights.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Eutelsat OneWeb Satellites for European Internet Provider

Oct 21, 2024

SpaceX successfully launched 20 satellites for Eutelsat OneWeb, enhancing its satellite network and marking a significant step in the competition for global internet coverage.

US Space Force Partners with SpaceX, Awarding $733.6 Million for National Security Missions

Oct 18, 2024

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $733.6 million for eight new launch missions, expanding its already busy launch schedule.

Two Brown Dwarfs in Close Orbit Around Star Spotted by Astronomers Using New Telescopes

Oct 18, 2024

Astronomers have discovered that what was originally identified as a single brown dwarf in 1995 is actually two brown dwarfs orbiting closely together around a small star.

Meteorites on Earth Traced Back to Parent Bodies in Space

Oct 18, 2024

Meteorites that land on Earth have been linked to their parent bodies in space, with new studies confirming the origins of over 90% of these celestial rocks.