Superionic Hot Ice Theorized to Maintain Magnetic Fields Present in Uranus and Neptune

SPACE 10.19.2021 02:00 AM

A new study suggests that superionic hot ice holds and maintains the bizarre magnetic field that exists in the ice giants Uranus and Neptune.

NASA Lucy Spacecraft Glitch: Mission Faces Major Solar Array Issue; Will Engineers Fix This Snag?

10.19.2021 00:05 AM

A tiny problem with the solar panels on NASA Lucy Spacecraft bound for the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter has been discovered, but the probe is not in immediate danger.

ESA BepiColombo Shares Stunning Audio From Its First Mercury Flyby [LISTEN]

10.18.2021 23:02 PM

The audio from the data gathered by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its flyby of Mercury has been converted, according to the ESA.

When, Where Is The Best Time And Location For Orionids Meteor Shower Best Viewing Experience?

10.18.2021 22:29 PM

The orionids meteor shower can be observed both in the northern and southern hemispheres on Wednesday, October 20 ET, but the sight could be blocked by weather conditions.

White Dwarf From 1,400 Light Years Away Seen Switching On and Off for the First Time

10.18.2021 22:03 PM

Astronomers led by Durham University in the UK used NASA's TESS to observe a unique phenomenon of a white dwarf abruptly switching on and off for the first time.

Orionid Meteor Shower, Full Hunter's Moon 2021 Happening This Week: How To Watch

10.18.2021 21:54 PM

On Wednesday, the Hunter's Moon will reach its brightest point at 10:57 a.m. EDT. This week is also the peak of the Orionid meteor shower.

Jellyfish Capsules Launched to Stratosphere Marking Major Step Towards Commercial Space Flights

10.18.2021 05:06 AM

Beyond Earht's new project Living Light recently launched artistic jellyfish crafts as part of research to provide artistic commercial space flights in the future.

NASA Tracks Series of Asteroids Larger Than Egypt’s Pyramids Whizzing Past Earth; Should We Worry?

10.18.2021 04:00 AM

NASA is watching a number of asteroids that may pass close to Earth in the next weeks, including one that is the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Giant Magnetic Tunnel Within Solar System: This Mystery Item 'Covers' Earth, Other Stars in Milky Way Galaxy

10.17.2021 23:16 PM

University of Toronto's astronomers said a giant magnetic tunnel might be covering the Earth, the solar system, and other nearby stars.

Antares Rocket Returns to Flight 5 Years Ago After Devastating 2014 Crash

10.17.2021 23:12 PM

Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman Space Systems) successfully launched a cargo supply to the International Space Station on Oct. 17, 2016.

Russian Actress Yulia Peresild Returns Safely Aboard Soyuz MS-18 After Shooting First Movie in Space

10.17.2021 23:07 PM

Russian filmmakers Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko have successfuly landed in Kazakhstan after a 12-day shoot for the scenes of the upcoming movie "The Challenge."

Jupiter-Like Planet Survives Death of Its Star; How Did It Happen?

10.17.2021 22:30 PM

As its star expanded during its dying throes, the Jupiter-sized world narrowly averted death, much as the sun in our solar system is predicted to do in approximately five billion years.

What Was Mars Like in the Past? Scientists Say Red Planet Was More Beautiful Than Earth Before

10.17.2021 22:24 PM

Scientists claim that Mars was like Earth around 4.5 billion years ago, and perhaps it was even more beautiful. However, it became a dry planet.

International Observe The Moon Night 2021: How to Participate; Meaning of Lunar Phases

10.17.2021 00:05 AM

This weekend, celebrate the moon in all of its splendor with International Observe the Moon Night. Here are the different meanings of lunar phases.

International Space Station Tilts Again; NASA, Roscosmos Open Joint Investigation Into This Year’s 2nd Occurrence

10.16.2021 23:30 PM

For the second time this year, ISS had gone into an accidental tilting while a planned pre-departure test was being conducted, and the Russian thrusters, according to reports, were responsible for the occurrence.